Hi all! I couldn’t wait to share my amazing weekend filled with lots of good food and music. My sister and I enjoyed dinner and a concert at the Cosmopolitan hotel Saturday night.
Swanky sister treated me for dinner at D.O.C.G., an Italian restaurant. Being half Italian, this girl loves her pasta, pizza, and wine. 
The restaurant has a cute, rustic feel to it. And can I please have a wood burning oven one day?
They brought around a basket filled with fresh bread and breadsticks.
I had a couple pieces while reading the menu. The olive oil and vinegar gets me every time.
I decided to try a new glass of wine for the fun of it. I went with Inzolia, an Italian wine…from Sicily to be exact.
I love a good white wine. I picked up the hint of spice in this wine. Not as fruity as I was hoping, but a good choice none the less.
We decided to split our meal. I love splitting food. Gives you an opportunity to taste a variety of foods.
We ordered the salad made with arugula, pine nuts, and parmigiano. I love simple salads like this. The flavor was amazing.
After watching the people to our side enjoy a delicious pizza, we knew we had to do the same. We went with the simple and classic margharita pizza.
There is nothing like the taste of a pizza on a wood burning oven.
Before heading into the concert, we walked around a bit. We actually parked at the Aria, so we walked through their shops.
Then it was time for some concert action. My sister is the huge CAKE fan. I was mostly going as her sidekick…and also to check out the venue.
The concert was located at the Cosmopolitan pool. It was a gorgeous night. I need to come back to this pool…somehow, some way.
The concert was displayed on the large screen so we had a great view even though we were ways back.
My friend Adrielle and her fiancé also came along.
It was a great night!
Other Swanky Scoop:
I received cookies in the mail from Sonia at Master of her Romaine (can you spot a paw?? 
)
As a winner of her giveaway, she baked me a HUGE bag of cookies. I was too excited to dig in.
These cookies were delicious! Thanks Sonia!
Had a busy Sunday cooking, helping out a few brides, and dinner at my parents. I know I’ll sleep good tonight.
Hope you had a great weekend!
How was yours? Seen any good concerts lately?
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I *just* commented at Spabettie about how pizza is my fave comfort food, then I came here and saw you eating what would be my ideal pizza, and now… it’s 10.47pm, and all I can think about is firing up the oven. I do so love the blogging world.
(PS: I was thinking, “I love cake, too”, and then I realised that I was probably missing something. Thank you, Google, for smartening me up—cake isn’t ONLY a baked good…)
Blog reading always makes me hungry!
How fun, sounds like a good night. I also love your wine descriptions.
looks like such a great time!
What a fun weekend!
We had a pretty low-key weekend. The weather was finally a bit nicer, and we got to hang out by the pool, which was very nice.
That pizza looks so tasty. I haven’t been to a concert in a year. Looks like you guys had a great time!
I really like Cake. Seen them a couple of times.
I think the last concert I went to was Vampire Weekend last summer.
There’s nothing like fresh bread, olive oil + balsamic vinegar! Looks like an amazing weekend!
I agree with Lisa! I love when bread is on the table…mmm…in modertation of course
Kristen, I LOVE your dress! I saw on Twitter you were going to Cake – glad you had a great time! And such yummy eats beforehand, mmm
I like splitting meals, too, so that I get to taste so many more foods (one reason why I like dim sum 
).
Have a wonderful week!
Oh YAY! Looks like such a fun weekend!!!! (love the paw in the photo!
) Have a great week Kristen!
I want a wood fire oven, too! Outside though, please!
Those babies get HOT!! Dinner looked fantastic and I just love your outfit 
I want to stay at the Cosmopolitian next time I’m in Vegas – so pretty!!
I love that dress you are wearing – so cute! And I wish for a wood burning oven too – I keep telling him we need one for the backyard.
But then I would probably not want to make anything but pizza!
Thanks so much!
Yeah, I probably would be eating pizza everyday!
ARe you more of a sweet whine wine person then? For some reason, at night, I have to have a red…during the day, more of a white person.
And I am going to Mumford and Son in Spain next month. So fun…
As a single gal, I feel as if I want to advertise how awesome our lives are. You truly look fulfilled and satisfied.
When it comes to white wines, I do typically like sweeter varieties.
I do LOVE red though!
Thanks so much for your sweet comments. I am definitely living up the single life.
I LOVE the look of that pizza – thin crust, not too saucy. Looks amazing.
I haven’t been to any concerts lately -nor do I have any on the horizon. The last concert I went to was Coldplay – I love them!
i need to catch up, ive been moving! phew. A concert by the pool sounds insanely fun! you should make your friends get married there!!!!!
hahaha- i spotted the paw!
This sounds like SUCH a great time! The food looks ah-mazing. Love Italian places!
I <3 CAKE! I have been listening to them since middle school! Never seen them in concert though…Lucky!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the cookies- thanks for the link love
Of course! Thanks for the cookies.