Raku 5030 Spring Mountain Rd Las Vegas, NV 89146 Dining date: 5/10/12 One of my (and my family’s) favorites in Las Vegas is Raku. It’s an off-strip spot located in a Chinatown plaza which was probably a hidden gem for some time. Not anymore though; it’s become very well-known for its homey, comforting Japanese food and robata…
rm seafood Mandalay Bay 3930 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV 89119 Dining date: 5/11/12 When my family was looking for the ideal lunch spot before the Vegas Uncork’d Grand Tasting, rm seafood seemed to fit the bill. None of us had been before (harder than it sounds), and the seafood-centric menu promised some lighter fare ahead of…
Vegas Uncork’d 2012: Grand Tasting Caesar’s Palace 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 5/11/12 Las Vegas seems to have something to offer any tourist, whether it’s browsing the large resorts, the gambling, the shopping, the hot weather and pool parties, or the nightlife. It’s really become a food destination as well,…
Jean Philippe Patisserie Aria Resort and Casino 3730 Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89115 Dining date: 3/28/11 I first tried Jean Philippe many years ago when the Bellagio was brand new. I remembered the decadent chocolate desserts, made-to-order crepes and great gelato. Oh, and of course the chocolate fountain – the largest in the…
Lotus of Siam 953 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104 Dining date: 3/30/11 Lotus of Siam has probably become one of the most famous Thai restaurants in the country, if not the most. Not too long ago, it was one of those hidden finds off the touristy Las Vegas Strip. Thanks to rave reviews…
Raku 5030 Spring Mountain Rd Las Vegas, NV 89146 Dining date: 3/29/11 Raku is one of the off-Strip Las Vegas restaurants I hear most about. Forget off-strip, the rave reviews I’ve been hearing about this place eclipse most of the restaurants on the Strip. Raku’s charcoal-grilled robata is one of the restaurant’s specialties, but they…
China Poblano The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 3/27/11 China Poblano is probably Jose Andres’ most unexpected concept. When I first heard about this place, I thought he was going to be creating Chinese-Mexican fusion. Dude. Weird. However, that’s not the case. The cuisines are kept…
Joël Robuchon MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd South Las Vegas, NV 89109 Dining date: 3/28/11 When people ask me what my favorite restaurants are, this one always comes up. I have been here twice before, and they are two of the most memorable meals I have ever had. I’m not alone; the restaurant gets…