Giada The Cromwell 3595 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 1/24/15 Giada De Laurentiis’ first restaurant was one of Las Vegas’ biggest openings of 2014 and part of the new Cromwell hotel. De Laurentiis is one of the biggest celebrity chefs out there, and this being her first/only restaurant was sure…
Carnevino The Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 6/28/14 Many of the celebrity chefs with a presence in Las Vegas have a steakhouse (burger shops & pubs are also a common offshoot). Carnevino is the creation of Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich and one of their four LV restaurants…
Bachi Burger 470 E Windmill Ln Las Vegas, NV 89123 Dining date: 5/10/14 I’ve heard rave reviews about Bachi Burger and it definitely shot up on a list of Las Vegas restaurants to try off-strip. The restaurant is primarily known for its unique take on the burger with some Asian twists; the most notable may…
Sweets Raku 5040 W Spring Mountain Rd Las Vegas, NV 89146 Dining date: 5/8/14 Raku has consistently grown in popularity in recent years, drawing a lot of attention for its off-strip izakaya. Known for a while as a local/insider spot that a lot of chefs visited, it’s really blown onto the scene even having an appearance…
Yusho Monte Carlo Resort and Casino 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/7/14 Yusho is one of the more notable openings in Las Vegas this year at the Monte Carlo. A Chicago transplant, Yusho’s original location became popular for its concept inspired by a Japanese noodle house/yakitori shop. Matthias Merges,…
DB Brasserie 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/8/14 Daniel Boulud’s re-entry into Las Vegas was this past month, when he opened DB Brasserie at the Venetian Hotel. His first venture, Daniel Boulud Brasserie at the Wynn, did not last too long closing four years ago. I actually dined there…
Vegas Uncork’d 2014: Michael Mina’s Pig Roast and Beer Garden MGM Grand 3799 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/9/14 There was a lot of variety across the 31 events during this year’s Vegas Uncork’d. Of course there are the tasting events, cooking demos and exclusive sit-down meals, but this year stretched…
Vegas Uncork’d Grand Tasting Caesar’s Palace: Garden of the Gods 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/9/14 This weekend marked the eighth annual Vegas Uncork’d wine and food event. Spanning 31 events over 4 days, it continues to be one of the largest of its kind in the nation. I’ve mentioned it before,…