Food at TechEd Vegas?

[Jelena_Perfiljeva]

Is there any food provided at TechEd or is it a "bring your own energy bar" thing? I know Vegas is the city of many culinary opportunities but, from my past experience, it could be quite difficult to actually get a decent meal fast. And I tend to get "hangry" very fast.

[Former Member]

Interesting thread Jelena.

I am not sure about Vegas TechEd. Yes in India(Bangalore) TechEd Good food will provided.

[JasonLax]

Looking at the agenda at (SAP TechEd Las Vegas | October 21–25, 2013 | Agenda), there's a continental breakfast and lunch served on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  On Friday, pastries and coffee.

Energy bars are always a good idea because the convention center is immense and you'll easily work up an appetite moving around all day.  a water bottle is also great.

Besides that, as you already know, the Palazzo & Venetian offer many excellent culinary options, including several restaurants and a food court.  Here's a handy PDF map for your reference showing all options and more: TheVenetian & ThePalazzo Campus

[Former Member]

Jelena,

In addition to the meals offered, there are also snacks. I've never had problems getting enough to eat during TechEd; my challenge has been to keep myself from over-indulging in the cookies (biscuits), chips (crisps), trail mix, and other temptations! Of course, carrying energy bars is a good back-up plan.

Gretchen

[JasonLax]

Right: those cookies are delicious!

A decent cup of coffee is often a bit of a challenge

[Former Member]

Indeed, the Cubhouse is the place to go for a decent coffee. It is not always convenient, especially if you are several floors away and on a tight schedule, but when you have time, join the queue.

Gretchen

[Jelena_Perfiljeva]

Jason Lax wrote:
A decent cup of coffee is often a bit of a challenge 

Well, this kind of goes for the whole US, no?

Thanks so much for your replies! Hey, if there are any fellow foodies that would be up for a dinner at some off-the-grid place where allegedly "all the chefs eat", let me know .

[JasonLax]

We'll, there is this dinner in New Jersey, on highway 4 I think...and then that place in Little Italy...

[stephenjohannes]

Lack of food at Teched was never an issue for me .  Not that they need any promotion but if you want to attend a decent meal(on your own dime of course), with good company I strongly recommend the enterprise geeks dinner at teched http://enterprisegeeks.com/2013/09/16/enterprisegeeks-annual-teched-dinner-2013/

Take care,

Stephen

[TammyPowlas]

I have been known to go to Denny's on the Strip for "comfort food" - not all the time, but it is still good to have.  The service is good and fast.

There is a food court between the Venetian and Palazzo - it isn't too busy either.

For coffee, the convention center coffee is not too good; I really like the Palazzo's Coffee Bean, Casino level - service is good, coffee is good - but expensive, of course.  Yet I am there at least 3 times a day