Not being much of a fan of Japanese cuisine, it took me until Restaurant Week 2011 to actually try Japonais at the Mirage. Their Restaurant Week menu had an entree of braised short ribs with pureed sweet potato that was calling my name. On this night, I showed up around 7pm (without a reservation) and [...]
It might seem a strange revelation to admit that, in all my years going to Las Vegas and admiring St. Mark’s Square (Piazza San Marco) at the Venetian, I had never actually eaten there before my last trip. I’ve been to the Square on every trip—at least once. But no, I had never eaten there [...]
I have wanted to dine at the Wynn or Encore since they opened, but whenever I’m there, the line for the buffet is miles long and I suffer sticker shock when I peruse the restaurant menus. But I finally broke down and had dinner at Sinatra on my last trip because I was starving and [...]
The Grand Lux Cafe and I have had an on-again, off-again romance for several years now. In the beginning, of course, everything was wonderful. We met at the Venetian in Las Vegas over delicious food in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and had a whirlwind romance. I was sure our relationship would last forever. Later, at [...]
Or make that “weeks,” since this year, Las Vegas Restaurant Week actually lasts for two weeks: August 29 through September 11, spanning the heavily-traveled Labor Day weekend. Locals as well as visitors can take advantage of Restaurant Week–and if the crowd I witnessed at Olives two years ago is any indication, it’s a big draw. [...]
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