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CRAVINGS

The appetizer section of the menu offers a
different perspective with selections remind-
ing you of street cafés in the middle of Rome.
Buddy’s Salumi and Cheese may be shared by
everyone at the table. Seven different cheese
selections include Spicy Capicola, Gorgonzola
Dolce, and Basil Ricotta. Also on board are
olives, house pickled vegetables, pepperonata,
grilled filone bread and honey.

Grandma’s meatballs are handmade with a
trio of meats—beef, veal, and pork, and the
Eggplant Parm is a sight to behold. Stacks of Cake Boss is made with Pinnacle Cake Vodka,
fried fruit, both crispy and crunchy, are deliv- Chocolat Royal Liqueur, and Bailey’s. Margarita
ered with tomato, mozzarella, and parmesan. Veneziana is another specialty with Casamigos
Of course, you will find a Caesar salad here Vodka, amaretto, sweet and sour plus lime.
with a twist—polenta croutons.
An impressive slate of Italian wines fulfills
Artisan-style dough that is proofed for two a wide variety of tastes. Bottles of Chianti
days and hand-stretched to order is the base for Classico RSV, plus Super Tuscan vintages are
the pizzas. One of the favorites is Buddy’s with part of the list. Wines by the Glass are priced
Italian sausage, peppers, and three cheeses— lower than most places on the Strip. You will also
ricotta, mozzarella and provolone. find California wines such as Lohr Chardonnay
or a Pinot Noir from Sonoma County priced at
Pasta options include Chicken Parm. I have $11.00 each.
sampled this dish in various Italian restaurants
around town and this one certainly is worthy Happy Hour features reduced prices, includ-
of mention. The spaghetti marinara sauce over ing selected $5.00 beverages and small bites
the meat had a classic taste. Valastro Sunday for $6.00. Hoboken Chicken Wings and Basil
Gravy is something you won’t find anywhere Ricotta are a couple of choices.
else. Meatballs, sausage, lamb, and pork are all
served with a bowl of rigatoni. If you want to wait a while for your dessert and
take it home after your huge meal, walk across
You can order a filet mignon, delivered with the hall to Carlo’s Bakery, another part of the
porcini mashed potatoes, Tuscan-style broccol- Buddy V’s culinary empire. The bakery is busy
ini, and Chianti juice. Salmon is also available. most of the time, as guests are ready for some
sweets while they tour the Venetian. The can-
Desserts are a priority, as Buddy is well nolis are well received, filled with traditional
entrenched in making goodies you will cher- cream and sprinkled with powdered sugar. The
ish. Not only will you find traditional sweets, slate of cakes is also impressive. Home chefs
but a couple of specialties unique to the place. might want to replicate recipes by perusing his
Buddy’s Lobster Tail features custard cream, book Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy’s
a flaky pastry shell, and seasonal fresh fruit. Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets.
Lisa’s warm Nutella Cake is constructed with
chocolate sauce, hazelnut praline crunch, and Buddy V’s Ristorante is one of those places on
salted caramel ice cream. Traditional tiramisu the strip you will have no problem bringing the
and cannoli are other highlights. whole clan to without breaking the monthly
budget.
A list of cocktails will enhance your visit. The

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