Get ready to indulge in the bold flavors, hidden gems, and iconic eats of Las Vegas on this unforgettable Foodie Tour. From celebrity-chef hotspots to off-the-Strip local favorites, this experience is all about big taste and unforgettable moments.

We’ll explore a curated mix of must-try restaurants and indulgent bites that showcase Vegas’ world-class culinary scene. Expect flavorful tastings, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of photo-worthy moments—because in Vegas, even the food makes a statement.

Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just love a good meal with great company, this tour is your all-access pass to eating, sipping, and savoring Las Vegas in style.

The Life of a Black Foodie has partnered with The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club to coordinate the ultimate foodie experience.  We've selected several world class restaurants to dine at that will take you on an culinary adventure. 

List of selected restaurants/establishments we will be visiting*

 • Best Friend (https://parkmgm.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/best-friend.html)

 • Lotus of Siam (https://www.lotusredrock.com/)

 • Proper Eats Food Hall (https://www.propereatslasvegas.com/)

 • Matiki (https://www.matikisbbq.com/)

 • Maroon by Kwame Onwuachi (https://www.saharalasvegas.com/restaurants-bars/maroon-by-chefkwameonwuachi)

 • Bacchanal Buffett (https://www.caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/bacchanal-buffet/)

*Restaurants are subject to change. The restaurants we are visiting will feature a wide variety of foods from all categories. We cannot guarantee that participating chefs and restaurants will prepare dishes without common allergens, including nuts, dairy, gluten, etc. It's important to always ask the chef, server or vendor whether or not allergens or ingredients are in the dishes you are going to consume. 

ABOUT THE LIFE OF BLACK FOODIE

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The Life of a Black Foodie is not your typical foodie group. It's an afrocentric group of true foodies. Not people who just want to eat. But people who go outside of the norm and experience food outside of their comfort zones.

The Las Vegas Foodie Tour does not include national or international airfare, train, and/or bus transportation to/from Las Vegas, Nevada (NV). You are responsible for booking your own transportation to/from Las Vegas, NV. 

Hotel accommodations are not included in the price of the trip. 

Our host hotel will be the Park MGM.  

The rates for rooms at the Park MGM for a three night stay are:  

- $217.08 per night for a room with a King bed -OR- two Queen beds 

Rate includes resort fee, taxes, fees, etc... 

In order to take advantage of this rate, you must book your room directly online at: Book your group rate for Las Vegas Foodie Tour.

It's not a requirement to book your hotel room at the Park MGM in order to participate in Las Vegas Foodie Tour.  

Hotel accommodations are not included in the price of the trip. 

Transportation to/from the airport and in/around Las Vegas, Nevada is not included in the price.  The hotel and all the restaurants we are visiting are accessible by using ride share.

You have three ways to pay for your trip.

1) Online: You can pay online by credit card, debit card, or bank account draft.  Online payments will incur a 4% service charge. This is to account for service fees.

2) Mail: Don't trust the internet or want to avoid service fees, you can mail your payment to: 

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, 

P.O. Box 705 

Newport News, VA 23607 

Make money orders/cashiers’ checks payable to The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Personal checks are not accepted.  

Please include a letter with your payment noting the following information: Name of the Attendee(s), Contact phone number, Contact email address.

3) In Person: You can drop off a payment at our office in Norfolk, Virginia with the Receptionist from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our office is located at 500 East Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia (BB&T building in downtown Norfolk). We are located on the 16th floor inside of the Gather co-working space. Your payment (money order/cashier’s check) must be in a seal envelope with the following information written on the front of the envelope: The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club #1667. Inside the envelope, please include a letter with your payment noting the following information: Name of the Attendee(s), Contact phone number, Contact email address, Contact mailing address. We will mail you a receipt. We do not accept cash or personal checks for payments made in person. 

We DO NOT accept payment by phone. 

As COVID-19 is an evolving situation, The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club staff and venues will adhere to all state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 and will continue to update our policy as necessary. Certain destinations may require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for access to local restaurants, tourist spots and on-site amenities, such as gyms, food and beverage areas and other common areas.  Additionally, face coverings may have to be worn except when eating or drinking.  As state and local guidelines are updated, we will make you aware of any changes that would affect our travel plans. 

By purchasing a ticket to our trips, tour, and events, you understand and  acknowledge that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.  In attending our trips, tours, and events, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19, and waive, release, and discharge The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and all of their affiliates, employees, contractors, staff, and associates from any and all liability for any illness or injury due to COVID-19 exposure.  

All payments are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another trip/tour. However, an existing reservation can be changed to another person. Please see the "Name Change Policy" section below.  

If you opt into a payment plan, please pay accordingly to the schedule. If more than two consecutive payments are missed, your reservation(s) will be cancelled and any payment(s) made will be forfeited.   Always contact us if you are unable to meet payment deadlines.  

Pricing is based on room occupancy (the number of people staying in a room together).  If your roommate cancel or removed from the trip due to missing more than two consecutive payments, a price adjustment will incur to cover the remaining hotel cost.  You are allowed to replace your roommate.  Please see the "Name Change Policy" below.

No refunds are available once the trip/tour commences. In the event of a no-show by a paid attendee, no refund shall be given.

We STRONGLY recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance.  

We do not offer refunds. Purchasing travel insurance is a way to protect your travel investment dollars in the event the unexpected happens.

If you need to cancel, you must notify us in writing by email (info@thepacktravelclub.com). Payments will not be refunded for cancellations. 

However, if a trip is cancelled by the coordinators (The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life of A Black Foodie) due to lack of interest or unforeseen circumstances you will receive a full refund.  

A name change is the cancellation of one guest and the addition of a new guest on a booking. Applicable cancellation penalties will be assessed to the original guest (owner of the booking) plus a $50 administration fee to make a name change.  The new guest will be subject to pay any outstanding balance that was not paid for by the original guest. 

The original guest must send written response via email to info@thepacktravelclub.com requesting a name change and provide the following information of the new guest

1) Name

2) Phone Number

3) Email Address

Only the original guest can request the name change.  The ownership of the reservation will be transferred once the original guest has provide the new guest information and have paid the $50 administration fee. 

 Travel insurance is offered by a third party, Allianz Global Assistance, not The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club. Plans underwritten by BCS Insurance Company, Jefferson Insurance Company or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, depending on insured's state of residence and plan type. Plan(s) may not be available to residents of all states.

Visit https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/partner for additional information. Please use ACCAM Number (Agency ID): F207410 when completing the application.

Travelers insurance is not required in order to join a trip/tour. 

The Client must inform The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and  The Life of A Black Foodie on the registration page of any medical conditions, food allergy, disability, and/or physical condition. Failure to notify us may result in the Client being refused certain activities during the tour.

It is absolutely vital that you are accurate with your fitness level and medical conditions for your safety.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life Of A Black Foodie will do their best to meet special requests including dietary or physical limitations but such requests may not always be possible depending on the tour, in which case The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and  The Life of A Black Foodie reserves the right to refuse Clients with certain conditions.

As a client, you MUST carry medical insurance. Medical facilities vary from state to state and The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and  The Life of A Black Foodie  will do their best to bring you to a proper medical facility if needed, but makes no representation and gives no warranties in relation to the standard of such treatment.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, The Life of A Black Foodie, and its partners reserve the right to alter the itineraries due to weather, road conditions, or other circumstances. The itinerary may be changed or canceled at any moment due to the trip to assure the safety of our clients and staff. No responsibility is accepted for losses, expenses due to delays, changes of flights or other services because of strikes, accidents, sickness, damage, negligence, weather, war, changes in schedules, or other similar causes. The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, The Life of A Black Foodie, and its partners do not assume responsibility for accidents or deaths that can be traced to the participants’ negligence, acts of third parties, or exterior circumstances such as weather, natural occurrences, ware, or other similar causes. 

All persons wishing to make a booking have carefully read and understand the Terms and Conditions that follow. By making a booking, you accept on behalf of yourself and all those named on the booking, to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. A booking is accepted and becomes definite only when you have completed the deposit payment.

Marable Enterprises (DBA The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club) and The Life of A Black Foodie hereby give notice that we do not own or operate motorcoaches, cruise lines, banquet or catering facilities, hotels, wineries, vineyards, restaurants, or attractions. All arrangements made for transportation, accommodations, cruises, sightseeing, attractions, meals, wine tastings etc., are made by us solely as AGENTS. We shall not be liable for any injury, death, accident, loss, damage, delay, or irregularity which may occur either by reason of defect in any vehicle or through the acts of default of any person or company engaged in transporting the passengers or in carrying out the arrangements of the tour.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life of A Black Foodie will not be responsible for the theft, loss, or damage of baggage and personal property.

The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life of A Black Foodie make no guarantees or warranties for any help, advice, and/or recommendations given before, during, or after the tour.

By participating in the tour, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, The Life of A Black Foodie, and its affiliates and representatives. 

You release The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club, The Life of A Black Foodie, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of interviews, photographs, computer images, video, and/or sound recordings.

By participating in the tour, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life of A Black Foodie or the person or entity designated to do so by The Pack Roadtrip Travel Club and The Life of A Black Foodie.

 If you have questions, please contact us at (757) 805-5759.  

We'll kick off our first day in Las Vegas by having late dinner at Best Friends (reservation time 8:30 PM).

Best Friend is a lively, high-energy restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip by celebrity chef Roy Choi, located inside Park MGM. It blends bold Korean flavors with American comfort food, reflecting Choi’s L.A. street-food roots and Korean heritage.

Walking in feels like stepping into a throwback Korean corner store—snacks, neon signs, old-school hip-hop vibes—before opening up into a colorful, buzzing dining room and bar. The atmosphere is casual, fun, and loud in the best way, with DJs spinning throwback and West Coast tracks.

The menu is built for sharing and packed with crave-worthy dishes.

Best Friend Menu Items (served family style)

- Banchan

- Los Vegas Salad - mixed greens, farmers market veg, cotija, cilantro, thai basil, chili soy dressing

- Slippery Shrimp - crispy rock shrimp, chili mayo, walnuts

- Kogi Short Rib Tacos - korean BBQ, salsa roja, cilantro-onion-lime chili soy slaw

- BBQ Spicy Pork - thinly sliced belly & shoulder, gochujang, sesame

- Garlic Chicken - jidori thighs, soy marinade

- 24OZ Dry-Aged Ribeye - 28 day aged, 24 oz., gochujang compound butter, served with seasonal veggies & kimchi fried rice

- Strawberry Shorty and Medjool Date Cake

After enjoying dinner, we'll head back to the hotel. 

 ***Due to seasonal menu changes at the restaurants we visit, some menu items noted on the itinerary may change. Final will be distributed to food tour attendees one week before the trip begins.  

We'll start our day by having lunch at Lotus of Siam. 

Lotus of Siam is an iconic, award-winning Thai restaurant in Las Vegas, widely regarded as one of the best Thai restaurants in the United States. Family-owned and chef-driven, it’s led by Chef Saipin Chutima, whose cooking helped introduce and elevate authentic Northern Thai cuisine to a national audience.

Lotus of Siam is a must-visit for serious food lovers—celebrated for its authenticity, consistency, and cultural significance—making it a cornerstone of Las Vegas’ dining scene and a destination in its own right.

Lotus of Siam Menu Items (served family style)

FIRST COURSE:

- Garlic Prawns (Deep fried prawn + edible shells sautéed in Lotus

garlic sauce)

- Nan Kao Tod (Crispy rice with sour pork sausage and cilantro)

SECOND COURSE:

- Beef Larb (beef mixed with fresh herbs and citrus from lime)

- Crispy Duck Lotus Yum Salad (Red onions, cilantro, green onions, fresh

chili, served on a bed of greens)

THIRD COURSE:

- King crab fried rice

- Sea Bass Musaman curry

- Short Rib Khoa Soi

FOURTH COURSE:

- Sliced Ribeye

We'll end our day with dinner at Proper Eats Food Hall, a modern, upscale food hall located inside ARIA Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Designed as a next-generation dining destination, it brings together a curated mix of chef-driven concepts, global flavors, and elevated comfort food—all under one sleek, contemporary roof.

The space is stylish and energetic, with a clean, urban aesthetic that feels more refined than a traditional food court. Proper Eats Food Hall is a polished yet approachable way to sample multiple cuisines in one vibrant setting.

Proper Eats Food Hall Menu Items (served family style) 

A variety of dishes from several restaurants within the food hall that will be shared amongst the group

 ***Due to seasonal menu changes at the restaurants we visit, some menu items noted on the itinerary may change. Final will be distributed to food tour attendees one week before the trip begins.  

We'll start the day at Matiki Island BBQ (often called “Matiki” by locals), a laid-back, family-owned restaurant in Las Vegas known for serving authentic Hawaiian plate lunches and island-style comfort food. It brings a taste of Hawaiʻi to the desert with generous portions, bold flavors, and a casual, no-frills vibe.

The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with a neighborhood feel that emphasizes good food over flash. Matiki is especially popular with locals craving something hearty, affordable, and comforting. Overall, it’s a go-to spot for authentic Hawaiian flavors, generous portions, and genuine hospitality, offering a refreshing contrast to the high-glam dining often associated with Las Vegas.

Matiki Island BBQ Menu Items (served family style):

- Teriyaki Chicken

- Grilled Teriyaki Top Sirloin Steak

- Kalbi Short Ribs

- Rice

- Macaroni Salad

- Tossed Green Salad

Note: Sodas and Dole Whip purchased at Matiki are included in the cost of the trip. 

*** OPTIONAL DINING EXPERIENCE (not included in the price of the package) ***

Elevate your Las Vegas Foodie Tour with an unforgettable dinner dining experience at Maroon, the highly anticipated restaurant by acclaimed chef and James Beard Award-winner Kwame Onwuachi. Known for his bold storytelling through food, Chef Kwame brings a vibrant, culturally rich menu inspired by the flavors of the African diaspora, the Caribbean, and the American South.

This exclusive add-on experience invites you to indulge in a beautifully curated menu that blends history, heritage, and innovation—delivered in a stunning, high-energy Las Vegas setting. From artfully plated dishes to dynamic flavors you won’t find anywhere else, Maroon promises to be a true highlight for serious food lovers.

** Please note: This dining experience at Maroon is optional and not included in the base trip cost. Guests who choose to attend will be responsible for the cost of their meal. This was not included in the original package pricing as the restaurant was still under development at the time of trip planning.

Spots for this experience will be limited—more details on the menu and pricing

will be shared with interested guests soon.

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 ***Due to seasonal menu changes at the restaurants we visit, some menu items noted on the itinerary may change. Final will be distributed to food tour attendees one week before the trip begins.  

Prior to departing the city, we'll have lunch at Bacchanal Buffet . Bacchanal Buffet is Las Vegas’ most famous luxury buffet, located inside Caesars Palace, and is widely considered one of the best buffets in the world. It redefined the classic Vegas buffet by focusing on chef-driven cuisine, premium ingredients, and made-to-order dishes rather than mass-produced food.

The expansive space features an elegant, modern design and is organized into multiple open-kitchen stations, each highlighting a different global cuisine—such as American, Italian, Asian, Mexican, seafood, and desserts. Guests can expect standout offerings like fresh crab legs, oysters, prime rib, sushi, specialty pastas, and elaborate desserts, all presented with restaurant-quality attention. Overall, it delivers a grand, indulgent dining experience that embodies the over-the-top spirit of Las Vegas while maintaining impressive culinary quality.

After brunch, we’ll depart home.  A perfect time to chat with your friends about all the fun things you’ve done, the great sights you’ve seen, the great food you tasted, and where your next group trip will take you!  

 ***Due to seasonal menu changes at the restaurants we visit, some menu items noted on the itinerary may change. Final will be distributed to food tour attendees one week before the trip begins.