EDO
2021 Cricova Brut Sparkling Wine
WATERMELON GAZPACHO – Tomato, Pimento
ESCALIVADA – Roasted Pepper, Eggplant, Watermelon Granita, Kaluga Caviar
ENSALADILLA RUSA – Dungeness Crab, Avocado, Plankton
BARCELONA TORTILLA CONE – Morcilla Chips, White Beans
IBÉRICO PATE FETGE – Cornichons, Grape Mustard
CATALAN FUET – Tomato Espuma, Olive Oil Caviar
PILOTA DE OCTOPUS CHARCUTERIE – Causa Limeña, Ravigote Sauce
OLIVE OIL COCA BREAD – Romesco, All I Oli, Catalan Picada
BLUEFIN TUNA TARTALETA – Rhubarb, Passion Fruit Mascarpone
MAR Y TIERRA – Mussels Escabeche, White Asparagus, Salsify, Coconut Kosho, Oyster All I Oli
MELÓN CON JAMÓN – Cantaloupe, Kumquat Leche de Tigre, Puffed Quinoa, Salsa Macha
FRESH ENGLISH PEAS – Hokkaido Uni, Kaluga Caviar
TARTE FLAMBÉE – Wagyu Pastrami, Jalapeno Oil, Manchego Cheese
SPANISH OCTOPUS – Hoja Santa Romesco, Gallega Sauce, Kale Chips
PATATAS BRAVAS – Crispy Layered Potatoes, Traditional Brava Sauce
BIKINI – Sobrasada, Mahon Cheese, Pressed Sandwich
KOJI MARINATED IBÉRICO PORK CHOP – Butifarra de Perol, Artichoke, Thai Caldo
CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE – Hazelnut Ice Cream, Foie Gras, PX Sherry
SAKE KASU PANNA COTTA – Arbequina Olive Oil
BLACK TRUMPET MUSHROOMS – Coconut Gelato, Caviar, Squid Ink
Opened in 2018, with Anima by EDO debuted early 2022 and since a JBFA Semifinalist, EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine remains Las Vegas’ most exciting Restaurant thanks to its unrivaled ability to look backwards while at the same time pushing boundaries rarely approached by off-Strip dining.
Inspired by Catalonian traditions, Chef Oscar Amador Edo’s upbringing in Barcelona gifting him with a respect for diverse Ingredients and an ability to craft poignant bites that highlight rather than hide them, it was as a party of three that guests were accommodated near the back, GM Roberto Liendo charged with creating a Menu Degustacion including both regularly offered items and nightly inspirations.
An acronym for “Extra Day Off,” though EDO itself is open from 5pm until 9pm daily, it was with most of the Restaurant’s other 32 seats full by 6:00 on Wednesday that things were underway quickly with guests enjoying Sparkling Wine alongside vibrant Gazpacho as well as one-bite Dungeness Crab Salad and Caviar atop Peppers and cooling Granita.
Less Seafood-centric than usual, a cone with the essence of Catalonian Tortilla followed by Pork Pate and a shaped Cracker, imported Fuet rests above delicate Tomato Espuma while Octopus “Head Cheese” gets a jolt from Vinegar-based Sauce.
Complimenting the next round with housemade Coca Bread and three Spreads, Bluefin Tuna with Rhubarb an inspired pairing before the more modernist sheet of White Asparagus over Mussels and Oysters, fans of “Prosciutto e Melone” will find lots to love about EDO’s iteration featuring Jamon and Kumquat Leche de Tigre.
Next jumping into spring with fresh Peas, faultless on their own but benefited by Sea Urchin and Caviar, Oscar’s Tarte Flambee outperforms its French counterpart via Wagyu Pastrami and just a hint of Jalapeno Oil.
Weaving traditional to modern in a manner not dissimilar from Jose Andres or even the Adria brothers, Octopus in a clarified Noodle peaking out amidst Romesco and Gallega Sauce, savories concluded with Iberico Pork – but not before signature Patatas Bravas and Bikini Sobrasada.
Innovative from start to finish, Anima’s Sake Panna Cotta making a palate-cleansing appearance, Desserts remain complex yet spectacular as Caramelized Pineapple pairs to Duck Liver and Hazelnut Ice Cream before an intriguing grand finale of Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Coconut Gelato, and Caviar.
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