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’Cue Town
Break out the Wet-Naps as we tuck into barbecue from every end of the spectrum
Vegas can’t pony up regional ’cue like the hickory-smoked ribs you get at Arthur Bryant’s in Kansas City, or the cumin-spiked brisket of City Market in the Texas Hill Country. But we still have our merits as a ’cue town.
Read More »Michael Gillet
Even the pizza is sweet at Sugar Factory American Brasserie
Michael Gillet may be a newcomer to Las Vegas, but he’s already making his mark in the dessert capital of the world. The French born-and-trained pastry chef arrived last year by way of prestigious properties in L.A. and, before that, New York City and beyond to assume the role of corporate pastry chef at the Sugar Factory American Brasserie, opening March 4 at Paris along with chefs Michael Sellmann and Bryan Ogden (Bradley Ogden’s similarly talented son).
Read More »Beard winners, Sedona revised and high-tech ice cream
Kudos to Vegas’ 2011 James Beard Award semifinalists Saipin Chutima of Lotus of Siam and Mitsuo Endo of Raku (both for Best Chef Southwest), Picasso for Outstanding Restaurant, and its sommelier Robert Smith for Outstanding Wine Service, and finally China Poblano for Best New Restaurant.
Read More »Bring Your Friends
Drinks were meant to be shared. The ancient Greeks were dipping their oinochoe into the same crater of wine before six-packs were even a gleam in a tailgater’s eye. At the Cosmo, conviviality and sharing are celebrated, especially at José Andrés’ two restaurants.
Read More »Porno for Winos
If the movies Big Night, Chocolat and Eat Pray Love are pornography to foodies (who can forget Julia Roberts with that plate of spaghetti?), then Sideways, Bottle Shock and Mondovino are porno for winos.
Read More »Notes from the Advisor
How would you like to go to at least one casino or bar every day? I don’t mean just walking in to make a delivery; I mean going there to drink, eat or even gamble? Not only do I do that; it’s my job. Every month I go on my own whirlwind tour of casino visits so I can try—or sometimes just look at—as many different things as I can in preparation for compiling that month’s issue of the Las Vegas Advisor. I’ll bet you have no idea how many old things change and new things pop up in a city like this, but I’ll give you a taste:
Read More »Inflation Hits Buffet Buffs
Last spring, Harrah’s Entertainment (now Caesars) rolled out an offer that, for those who like to stretch their waistband without stretching their dollars, sounded almost too good to be true: the Buffet of Buffets, an offer that let any Total Rewards member eat their fill for 24 hours at any or all of the company’s seven buffets for a mere $30. Turns out, it was just slightly too good to be true: The company quickly raised the cost to $40. And, since last April, that’s where the price has stayed. Until now. Very quietly, Caesars has changed billboards and its website to reflect a new $45 price for the all-you-can-eat … and eat and eat … extravaganza.
Read More »More reasons to lift up a glass in Las Vegas
Diehard fans of Bellagio’s Fontana Bar will want to head over there soon as MGM Resorts International has announced that L.A.’s SBE Entertainment will install Hyde Lounge in the space. Fontana is slated to close after May 31.
Read More »944 Roll at Spicy Tuna
The 944, so named as a tribute to Vegas Seven’s sister publication, is designed for the healthy set with fresh salmon, crabmeat and kaiware covered with diced avocado, cucumber, onion and tomato a drizzled with ponzu sauce.
Read More »Meatballs at Martorano’s
Yes, we love the meatballs at Rao’s (and their lemon chicken as well), but they meet their match at the hands of the minced beef, veal and pork recipe served by Steve Martorano in his eponymous Rio restaurant.
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