Retirement Party June 2012

 

Retirement Party  June 2012Retirement Party June 2012

My husband Tim retired from teaching after 33 years and we wanted to celebrate in style, so we traveled to Las Vegas for a few days.  We invited a  number of our friends join to us for dinner and drinks at Sugar Factory in Paris Las Vegas. Sugar Factory is a wonderful place to get a meal at pretty much any hour of the day or night.  There is a restaurant, a  bar, and a candy store all under the same roof.  As far as I'm concerned it takes care of most of my needs, except for gambling, while I am in Sin City.

And being a typical Las Vegas restaurant, The Sugar Factory is over the top with its concoctions.  Take a look at this alcoholic version of a root beer float....

  

Sugar Factory says that it is just like the root beer float you and I remember from childhood, except that they add 3 Olives root beer vodka and vanilla flavored Licor 43.  Nice.

Anyhoo, I had been looking for a special way to commemorate Tim's retirement and Sugar Factory did not disappoint.  They are known for their delicious desserts, and this is one of their finest.  It's called the King Kong sundae, and what a sundae it is!!  I've copied the menu description for you to read:

World Famous Sugar Factory King Kong Sundae $9924 Scoops of Ice Cream, Two Mini Cup Cakes, Sprinkles, Caramel Sauce, Fudge Sauce Strawberry Sauce, Marshmallows, Reese’s Pieces, Chocolate Chip Cookies Crushed Waffle Cones, Gummy Bears, White Chocolate Strawberry Shavings, Sliced Bananas Toasted Walnuts, Whipped Cream, Topped with Giant Lollipops

Serves 12

Now just so you know, Sugar Factory claims that the King Kong will serve 12 people.  I am here to tell you that 14 of us weren't able to finish this, although we did come close.  All I can say is that it was fantastic! The presentation was dramatic, with lit sparklers and plenty of sizzle. Our party got a huge round of applause as the monster platter made its way to our table.  Once it was set down in front of Tim and he made his choice the rest of us squabbled like children over the cupcakes, cookies, cones and edible decorations. Check out the look on his face when it was set in front of him!
Thanks Sugar Factory for making the evening a memorable one! Thanks too, dear friends for being there to celebrate with us.

The Sugar Factory Las Vegas