Jason's Deli

Description:

• A chain popular with locals, there are four Jason's in the area, but this one is convenient to those staying east of the Strip. It's a busy, bustling deli where all items are advertised as free of artificial trans fat, plus a section of "slimwiches," so as multipurpose diner/delis go, this may be a fairly healthy option. They also do a brisk take-out business, again useful for those staying in nearby chain hotels without much in the way of room service. There is the usual deli fare -- at least a dozen soups, sandwiches, wraps, and junior meals. The wraps tip you off that this is not a Brooklyn-style pastrami deli but fancy California-cuisine influenced froofy versions of sandwiches. A wild card is the New Orleans-inspired muffalettas. The sandwiches are piled with meat, and the chicken potpie is huge. Naturally, the salad bar contains pudding and vanilla wafers -- wouldn't want to carry "healthy" too far.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Las Vegas Review Journal

•  Best of Las Vegas 2008
•  Best of Las Vegas 2009

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010