I recently sat down with Arnauld Briand, Owner and Chef at Ventano Italian Grill and Seafood Restaurant in Green Valley. I have been going to Ventano since it opened eight years ago.

Ventano has a breathtaking view of the Las Vegas Valley in addition to the delicious menu creations that come from Chef Arnauld’s kitchen.

I highly recommend starting your dinner Shrimp on the Stone appetizer as it was amazing. My favorite Veal Scalopini was incredible as well.

Chef Arnauld’s smile and non-stop high energy is contagious. He seems to know every person who comes in and enjoys speaking with every one of them.

If you text the word “Ventano” to 313131, you can receive special deals for their VIP guests.

A man was sitting on the edge of the bed, watching his wife, who was looking at herself in the mirror. Since her birthday was not far off he asked what she’d like to have for her birthday. ‘I’d like to be six again’, she replied, still looking in the mirror.

On the morning of her Birthday, he arose early, made her a nice big bowl of Lucky Charms, and then took her to Six Flags theme park. What a day! He put her on every ride in the park; the Death Slide, the Wall of Fear, the Screaming Roller Coaster, everything there was. Five hours later they staggered out of the theme park. Her head was reeling and her stomach felt upside down. He then took her to a McDonald’s where he ordered her a Happy Meal with extra fries and a chocolate shake. Then it was off to a movie, popcorn, a soda pop, and her favorite candy, M&M’s. What a fabulous adventure! Finally she wobbled home with her husband and collapsed into bed exhausted.

He leaned over his wife with a big smile and lovingly asked, ‘Well Dear, what was it like being six again?’

Her eyes slowly opened and her expression suddenly changed. ‘I meant my dress size, you retard!!!!’

The moral of the story: Even when a man is listening, he is gonna get it wrong.