Las Vegas Dining in Las Vegas
From award-winning chefs to corner bistros to greasy spoons, Las Vegas dining has something to satisfy every culinary taste.
James Beard Award Nominees Announced
Vegas is quickly becoming a haven for the best chefs in the world and never is that more apparent when looking at list of nominees for the 2008 James Beard Awards. The awards are like the Oscars of the culinary world and in this year’s list, Vegas is well represented.
Chef Saipin Chutima of Lotus of Siam has been recognized in the “Best Chefs in America” categories, which covers “Chefs who have set new or consistent standards of excellence in their respective regions.” Located at 953 E. Sahara Ave, the restaurant has …
Date: March 28th, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining Reviews Around the Web
With the wealth and depth of restaurants available to the hungry denizens of Las Vegas, it’s almost impossible to visit them all. Not to mention, everyone’s taste is different, so it’s possible to get different reviews for the same restaurant.
Here are a few of the better reviews we’ve spotted around the web of some of best places to eat around Vegas. Prepare to drool…
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Over at MySpace, Kevin has dedicated his blog to reviewing restaurants he’s visited, and he does so with great detail. Among his catalog of reviews …
Date: March 2nd, 2008 |
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Valentine’s Day in Vegas - More Dining, Drinks and Sweets
Didn’t find the perfect setting for that romantic dinner in the last post? No problem. Vegas restaurants love to celebrate this passionate day with special menus and I’ve got another list of restaurants that still have seating times still available.
Why not give one of these places a try:
Le Cirque at the Bellagio will have a 6-course meal for $155 per person which includes courses like your choice of ‘Le Cirque’ lobster salad with black truffle dressing or ahi tuna tartar with sesame-soy vinaigrette, cucumber, mesclub greens and pickled ginger whipped cream. Call for reservations: 702.693.8150.
Le Provençal at Paris Las Vegas will be serving a 4-course meal, including a bottle of wine, for $149 per couple. Main course is a choice of rib eye “filet,” seared foie gras and butter poached lobster tail or potato crusted sturgeon and veal breast, asparagus, sauce maltaise and caviar garnish. Call for reservations: 702.739.4111.
Les Artistes Steakhouse at Paris Las Vegas will be serving a 4-course meal, including a bottle of wine, for $179 per couple. Main course is a choice of filet mignon and olive oil poached lobster tail with sweet pepper piperade or crab and shellfish in a light lemon and garlic broth with freshly made lobster and crab ravioli. Call for reservations: 702.739.4111.
Date: February 14th, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining News: Gordon Biersch Brewery, McCormick & Schmick’s, Monte Carlo
Hungry? You will be after you read today’s latest Vegas dining news:
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Gordon Biersch Introduces New Tasting Menus
The Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group has announced that they are implementing a new “Brewer’s Select” prix fixe tasting menu that will be available from now until March 2nd.
To complement the new “Gordon Biersch Roggenbier” brew, made with both rye and barley to give the beer a crisp, spicy finish, both Las Vegas locations will offer a tasting menu …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining News: AGO, Pink Taco, Buffet Price Increases
Time for our roundup of news you can use if you like to eat your way around Vegas:
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AGO Opens at the Hard Rock Hotel
The spot left empty by chef Kerry Simon’s move to the Luxor didn’t last long at the Hard Rock Hotel. LA’s popular AGO restaurant, backed by actor Robert DeNiro, quietly opened in that space just before New Year’s Eve last month.
Chef Agostino Sciandri has created a Tuscan-inspired Northern Italian menu that will please meat …
Date: January 30th, 2008 |
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Company American Bistro Undergoes Major Reorganization
It was only four months ago that Pure Management Group opened up Company Americcan Bistro at the Luxor. It was even feted with a star-studded party attended by celebrity investors such as Nick Lahey, Nicky Hilton and Wilmer Valerrama.
But following lackluster nightly receipts and the recent departures of most of the restaurant’s head kitchen crew, it was announced that Company would close for a week as of today.
Problems first began after the initial curiosity of the new restaurant died down and word got out that both guests and critics were …
Date: March 23rd, 2008 |
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Yellowtail Sushi to Open at Bellagio
Those seeking a sushi fix will have a new option on the Strip this summer when the Light Group opens Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at the Bellagio.
Award-winning chef Akira Back has created a blend of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine based on seasonal fish and ingredients flown in daily from around the world. For those with an adventurous palate, a multi-course Omakase tasting menu will allow guests to sample Back’s best creations of the day.
Signature items on the regular menu will include Toro Sashimi with caviar and microgreens; Maine lobster …
Date: February 24th, 2008 |
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Dining Specials for Your Vegas Valentine’s Celebration
If you haven’t already found that perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone, here’s a partial rundown of restaurants that are offering special menus and concoctions to help you celebrate this special day of love and romance:
Aureole at Mandalay Bay will be serving a 7-course meal for $95 per person in the main dining room. Call for reservations: 702.632.7200.
Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace will be serving a 3-course meal for $95 per person. Entree choices include Petaluma Rosie chicken breast with trumpet royal mushroom stew and chive drop biscuit. Call for reservations: 702.731.7731.
Carmel Room at the Rampart …
Date: February 13th, 2008 |
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Hawaiian Tropic Zone Holds Grand Opening
The idea of a restaurant concept built around a suntan oil powerhouse may seem odd, but Dennis Riese and Adam Hock, co-owners of the Hawaiian Tropic Zone at Planet Hollywood have already made the formula work at their first eatery in New York City.
With their second location now open on the Strip, it seems the formula may work here as well. The restaurant offers a mixture of fine dining, with options for both indoor and outdoor seating. If possible, go for the outdoors, as it offers some …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining News: Mario Batali, Wolfgang Puck and RUB BBQ
Time for our roundup of news you can use if you like to eat your way around Vegas:
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Mario Batali To Open Third Venetian Restaurant
Celebrity chef Mario Batali already has two Italian-themed restaurants at the Venetian in Las Vegas, the widely-feted B&B Ristorante and Enoteca San Marco, but this month he is opening a third property at the resort’s new Palazzo Hotel.
The eatery, called Carnevino, will specialize in fine Italian-style steaks, but will also celebrate the country’s …
Date: January 12th, 2008 |
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