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    Plan: Vegas Uncork'd 2012

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    So excited about this too! I've been wanting to go since 2007! My husband & I will be going to the Thursday dinner with Francois Payard, Friday Grand Tasting, and Saturday King of Cabernet.

    David, since you've been so many times.....how should we plan our attack for the Grand Tasting? Come early, wear stretchy pants, and stay late? :blink:

    Dining in Las Vegas: Part 1

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    I'll be there in two weeks.  My friends usually like going to a "steak place".  There is SW Steakhouse there, but what about the Country Club?  I recall hearing some decent things about it as an alternative to SW.  Did I hear right, or did I hear wrong?  One of the places we were considering to fill that role was Morel's across the street in Plazzo.

    Jeff, I think that I'm a little late in answering your question. IMO, the Country Club is a well kept secret (OK, not any more). I was told that they have the same steak that SW has. The availability for seating is usually wide open too. When I'm in town, I'm usually there for lunch. There's always room at the bar, and you'll never know who you'll run into (I've met Paul Mitchell & an ex-producer of the Cirque show at Wynn). Morel's is also a great place, but I've only been there for lunch too. When I've gone for lunch, the bar was completely empty. The bartendar was kind enough to feed us samples of wine that he needed to get rid of (I didn't argue!). They do have cheese experts on hand, who will guide you through your choices.

    Steak in Vegas

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    Right now, I am kinda leaning toward Delmonico's, from what I have seen on here.

    You won't be sorry. Hate the BAM! all you want, but I've never been to any of Emeril's restaurants that weren't drop-dead good start to finish. And I've been to most of them.

    The thing to get (steak-wise) at Delmonico is the bone-in dry-aged prime ribeye, which is f*cking delicious as all hell.

    AMEN Bleachboy!! I've eaten there a bunch of times too, and I have yet to be let down. The place is very unlike some of his other restaurants that I've been to. You won't be let down at all.

    I'm not a fan of Wynn's steakhouse. They must have been out of sharp knives when I was there, because I had to saw through my meat. It wasn't good! Also, the place looked like it needed some work too. The corners were missing paint, and it just looked shabby. The only redeeming quality of the place was the sommelier. There was a tasting earlier in the night and he gave us some tastes that were left over.

    I've also been to Charlie Palmer's steakhouse too. I wouldn't recommend it, the sommelier was horrible and the steak didn't have much flavor.

    I second the L'Atelier Joel Robuchon suggestion. The night after that meal I went to Guy Savoy at Ceasar's. UNBELIEVABLE FOOD!!

    Opening Date for Restaurant Guy Savoy in Vegas?

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

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    I finally got the tasting menu!! I know that there's been a lot of discussion if it's worth it or not. I can now say that Guy Savoy's menu has changed my view on food. It's been a *long* time since I've tasted anything this different. Sadly, everything else that I've been eating since has just been filler.

    I got this last weekend, with a note from Laura Savoy herself. I would love to know how in the heck he gets the texture on the sea bass skin! The red wine sauce on the foie gras was heaven! I could go on and on........but every course was so imaginative and well presented. I'll definately be going back in October!

    Menu Prestige

    Oyster in Ice Gelée

    L’Huître en Nage Glacée

    “Peas All Around”

    Tout Petits Pois

    Crispy Sea Bass with Delicate Spices

    Bar en Ecailles Grillées aux Epices Douces

    Roasted Foie Gras and Red Cabbage Nage, Savoy Cabbage, Horseradish and Mustards

    Foie Gras de Canard Rôti et Nage de Choux Rouge, Choux Frisés au Raifort et Moutardes

    Spinach and Mushroom Gratin

    Gratin d’épinards et champignons

    Artichoke and Black Truffle Soup, Toasted Mushroom Brioche with Black Truffle Butter

    Soupe d’Artichaut à la Truffe Noire, Brioche Feuilletée aux Champignons et Truffes

    Crispy Veal Sweetbreads, “Petite Potato and Black Truffle Sandwiches”

    Ris de Veau Rissolés, “Petits Chaussons”de Pommes de Terre et Truffes

    Selection of Cheeses

    Sélection de Fromages affinés

    Avocado and Pineapple

    Avocat et Ananas

    Chocolate Fondant, Crunchy Praline and Chicory Cream

    Fondant Chocolat au Pralin Feuilleté et Crème Chicorée

    Eating Very Well in Las Vegas

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    Lgott, THANK YOU so much for the recommendations!! I'm happy to say that those 3 things were on the discover menu. Although the oysters that were used were Kusi. In one word....AMAZING!! As of Friday night, it was the most amzing meal that I've ever had. This meal was only topped by Sunday's meal at Guy Savoy.

    We'll be back to L'Atelier again. We really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the bar seating!

    Opening Date for Restaurant Guy Savoy in Vegas?

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    I'm happy to say that I went on Sunday night. It was *truly* the best meal that I've ever had. Pure perfection and decadence!!

    The restaurant itself is in the new Agustus tower. Not much activity, almost isolated. We went up to the second floor and when we turned to the left.....we were greeted by 2 dark 30 foot doors. We walked in and were greeted by Guy Savoy himself!! We were ushered to our table and from the beginning, we knew that we were in for a treat. The place is decorated in a minimal style, with a few pieces of modern art. Nothing flashy, the food is really taking center stage. I didn't get a copy of the tasting menu that they're going to send me....so I can't post all the courses (yet). We started out with a visit from the champagne cart. A great way to start the meal. We started off with an amusement of a crustini with crab and foie gras. Each course was perfection. It was the first meal that I've ever had that they paired breads with every course. During the meal we saw the staff parade out roasted duck and veal out to tables for approval before carving. There was something that I've seen, that I've never seen! A pan was presented to a couple with large bubble on top. A few staff crowded around the table to also witness the unveiling. I asked what it was.....it was a quail cooked inside a bladder. I'm sure that it was amazing! Our head waiter assured us that Guy Savoy was the only one doing this in the United States. My most favorite was the foie gras in a red reduction wine sauce. We were also visited by the cheese cart and dessert cart. I just wish that I would've saved a *little* room for more chocolate mousse.

    When we left (3 hours and 45 minutes later!) I was given a box of pistachio caramels and plain caramels. At about $500/pp I'd say that it was well worth it. Not anything we could afford every month......but maybe every trip to Vegas. I'll post the details of the meal when I get them.

    I'd really like to hear a review from someone that's been to Guy Savoy and also to Joel Robuchon at the Mansion.

    Eating Very Well in Las Vegas

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    Larry,

    I'm off in 2 weeks to experience L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon for the first time. You mentioned that you've got a few favorites. Could you post a few dishes that are a "can't miss"? I'm thinking about the smaller course meal with a few extra 'must haves'.

    I'm too excited for this experience! Maybe if I hit it big at the craps table, we'll be dining at the Mansion on the same trip. :biggrin:

    Thanks,

    Chris

    Buffets (Las Vegas)

    in Southwest & Western States: Dining

    Posted

    I'm not one for buffets, but if you want to pickup some amazing pastries.....go to Bouchon. We got the tip from our waiter at Delmonico's. When he said that they have the best muffins ever...I thought that he was crazy....until I tried them! You can actually order some at the counter and get them to go. All the pastries that we tried (which was one of each), were amazing! DO NOT pass on the sticky buns (they're filled with vanilla pastry cream)!

    Leinenkugel's in Metro New York

    in Beer

    Posted · Edited by ChzHead (log)

    What a cool story, AgaCooker! You're right, Miller bought the place a few years back (maybe like 8 or so?). Miller is pretty good at buying small breweries and messing them up (i.e. not acting fast enough and loosing shelf space for the beer). Leinies was one of the few that made it! Yep, I'm still bitter with what they did to Celis in Austin! (although a brewer in Michigan bought the tanks and the name and is doing well with it).

    WestOrangeFrank, we can get the stuff in Texas....so I'm sure that it's not an issue with getting it up where you are. I'd talk to you favorite beer distributor and maybe they could talk to their Miller beer rep about getting some for you!

    Drinking experience in Vegas

    in Beer

    Posted

    Good point, that's something that I really didn't think about. Most of the inventory is in bottles, they only have a few on tap. We were in there just after it opened, so there wasn't anybody else in there except us and a few that stopped in for a short pint. I've read a little bit on the beer advocate site about this place, and perhaps we were there on a not so busy day. It's right across the street from UNLV, but I can't image the place draws too much from the university crowd...since the beers aren't the usual crap on tap.

    If your curious about the list, here's the link: http://www.freakinfrog.com/beerlist.html

    I've been going to Vegas at least once or twice a year for the last 15 years...and I've never heard of this place. It's not the best place that I've ever been to, but it's worth checking out!

    Drinking experience in Vegas

    in Beer

    Posted

    When I was at the GABF in 2003, I got a chance to sample many beers from the Monte Carlo brew pub and some other casino brew pubs too. I agree with your findings, nothing to write home about. The brewpub itself was kinda disappointing too, I didn't think much of the food there either.

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