maxrev

As I was talking with my friends about the really high beverage markup we all remembered also getting gouged at "bouchon" in vegas (another keller place) for a bottle of vintage krug. We spent something like $500 for the bottle and then saw it on the picasso menu the next night for 100 bucks less.

well, I ate there last saturday after trying for about three weeks to get in. I had very high expectations using my recent trip to Alex in vegas as the bar. I have to say that if cost were no object, TFL would lose to Alex in decor, service and food presentation (this one by only the smallest margin). However, when cost is entered into it, I believe that Alex wins by a land slide. This is only based on the absolutely crazy wine prices and not offering a pairing with the food. This is probably politically motivated since they are in the heart of wine country and most likely do not want to offend any big growers. But you really miss out on having the amazing pairings of totally exotic rare wines that you have with the sommelier menu at Alex, but still pay the same price even if you bottom pick from the wine list. Some of the wines on the FL list were as much as 500% over wine store prices. To be honest it really took away from the experience right when you got there as you searched for a modest zin and chardonnay for $400 together. That being said, it is a great place. Will I eat there again- no, will I eat at alex again- yes.

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picasso always pleases, the cost of the menu has only changed about 15 bucks in about 5 years and the menu has stayed pretty much the same ( a critique to some) the food always kicks ass and the service is about as good as it gets if you want silent professionals. They really know there stuff and are very consistant year over year. You should step up to the wine pairing and pay a liitle more but it is totally worth it to hear the cool speach about how it matches every nuance of the food. Good luck sorry, this was in reply to someone mid topic tha tasked about picasso.

obviously you have had about 100 replies right now so you probably have lost interest but I would highly recommend a few restaurants based on many many visits. Delominco steak house in the venetian: ask for Robert as your waiter and eat the bone in ribeye. This place has the best wine list for my tastes and gives the absolute best service with a personal touch based on the repeat customer. Alex in the wynn: I just ate there and had one of the most splendid meals ever. Ask for micheal shigemoto as your waiter (one of the best ever) and if you can afford it have the semollier tasting menu. Holy cow it is about as good as it gets. I threw down the gaunlet and let them know that Picasso was my favorite resaurant and they smiled and glady met the challenge. I have to say that the cost easily reflected the product. It measures up and surpases several high end places I have eaten including: Citronelle in DC, Jean George in NYC, and Picasso in Vegas. It is everything that you could possibly look for in a top notch eatery. Just be prepared for a bill that is over 650 for two.... just save up. its worth it. those are the best. avoid craft steak unless you don't mind the stuffed animal salesmen along the way. The Kobe beef is really good. I have a million others if you are interested but it seems you are already getting a lot if repilies, good luck

Great post and thanks for the insight. I have been trying to discover the magic of bordeaux for a bit now and strangely enough the first wine to do that was thier second wine "La Croix de Beaucaillou" 1998. I have seen the real one in stores but have been hesitant to step up for fear of total disappointment and the waste of another $100 on bad french wine. Do you think that it was just a fluke that thier second wine from 98 was so tasty? And, is it fair to say that the 2d growth version would be that much better during the same vintage? Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks Max