Endo Edibles

May 17, 2023
6:10 PM
by: Uhockey

Bardot Brasserie [34,] Las Vegas NV

Bardot

Charles de Fere Cuvee Jean-Louis Brut Rose

Savory Eclair – Dill Creme Fraiche, Caviar, Chives

Baguette – Butter

Cucumber Fromage Blanc – Grilled Cucumbers, Herb-Whipped Fromage Blanc, Radishes, Breadcrumbs

Octopus Cassoulet – Lemon Kale Pistou, Red Wine Braised Octopus, Peppers, White Beans, ‘Nduja Sausage

Foie Gras Parfait – Strawberry Gelee, Berry Compote, Hazelnut, Almond Crumble, Brioche

Oak-Wood Roasted Bone Marrow – Bordelaise Onion, Grilled Levain, House Dill Pickles

Duck – Red Rice, Duck Jus, Turnip, Carrot, Confit Leg, Roasted Breast

Lamb Ragout Parisian Gnocchi – Herbes de Provence, Roasted Mushrooms, Peas

Salmon a la Francaise – Pea Puree, Paris Ham, Snow Peas, Snap Peas, Garlic

Roasted Asparagus – Hollandaise Sauce, Crispy Garlic

Pommes Tartiflette – Butter, Fines Herbes

Warm Almond Pithivier – Raspberry Compote, Whipped Cream

Espresso Creme Brulee – Warm Madelines

Chocolate Macaron – Candied Citrus, Almond Cookie, Cacao Berry Chocolate Mousse

Millefeuille – Pistachio Cream, Pistachio Custard, Raspberries, Raspberry Gelee

Some say the best Restaurants are those that a guest wants to revisit even before leaving, and over the course of thirty-one meals served across seven years Bardot Brasserie has redefined “the best,” not only in terms of Food but setting and service that all continue to shine under the direction of Chef Joe Cadina.

Less crowded for dinner than brunch it was at 6pm on Wednesday that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting three diners who were seated comfortably at a table overlooking the kitchen through glass.

Still going strong, no small feat in a city with such diversity of options, it was with confirmation of no allergies or intolerances that Carte Blanche was deferred to a team that has earned unwavering trust, an Eclair carrying Caviar and the city’s best Baguette arriving first with a delicate crumb beneath crackling exterior.

Served at a careful pace, Chef Cadina’s mid-2022 shift from International Smoke to take over for Nick Dugan now fully realized, new Spring selections arrive in the form of Grilled Cucumbers beneath Fromage Blanc and bits of grilled Octopus in the style of Cassoulet.

Continuing with two additional Appetizers, Bardot’s Bone Marrow lighter than many beneath a caramelized layer, fans of Restaurant history will be happy to see the Foie Gras Parfait back in an all-new form that marries ideas of traditional hot and cold preparations.

Onward to Entrees, including Salmon on a bevvy of Peas, Chef Cadina’s Parisian Gnocchi is the best iteration to date thanks to Lamb Ragout while rosy Duck with crispy-Legs is as iconic a French Brasserie dish as one will find anywhere.

Nearly too full for Dessert after Asparagus and Pommes Tartiflette, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while Espresso Creme Brulee and a seasonal Mille Feuille are each delicious but still lose the spotlight to a sharable Almond Pithivier that eats akin to France’s King Cake.

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May 17, 2023
10:05 AM
by: Uhockey

The Coffee Class Catering [9,] Las Vegas NV

The Coffee Class

Strawberry Croissant – Fresh Strawberries, Cream Cheese Blend Filling, Powdered Sugar

Churro Poptart – Cinnamon Vanilla Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon Crumble, Cinnamon Maple Glaze

Chocolate Chip Toffee Cookie

Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookie

Mixed Berry “Toaster” Strudel – Cinnamon Sugar Crust, Berry Compote, Sweetened Cream Cheese, Royal Icing

Wild Maine Blueberry Poptart – Blueberry Glaze, Blueberry Drizzle

Citrus Berry Bundt Cake

Now serving Sin City for over three years it was on the strength of prior office lunches that The Coffee Class was called on to deliver Wednesday, and just like last eight times Kyle Cunningham’s concept showed off its ability to please diners of varying backgrounds, ages and preferences including allergies or intolerances.

Coordinated by Chef Beth Ryan-Small it was at Breakfast that an abundance of Pastries were arranged, Beth’s juicy Blueberry Poptart immediately commanding respect thanks to the fact that not one staff member realized it was free of Animal products yet still delicious.

Next taking a look at two old-school selections, Croissants compromised by a lack of space to laminate on-site but still enjoyable, Beth’s Triple Chocolate Chip Cookie has only grown more complex and delicious thanks to the addition of Toffee Bits.

Not forgetting Bundt Cake this time, amongst Sin City’s best, Coffee Class’ Churro Poptart finally found itself competing head-to-head for stomach space with sensational “Espresso Chocolate Chip” Cookies and recently added “Toaster” Strudel that find Puff Pastry baked around Berry Compote plus Sweetened Cream Cheese.

www.thecoffeeclass.com

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May 13, 2023
9:57 AM
by: Uhockey

Abel’s Bagels, Las Vegas NV

Abel’s Bagels

Cheddar Bagel

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Poppy Seed Bagel

Blueberry Bagel

Sesame Seed Bagel

Plain Cream Cheese, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese

Described as a “Faith-based” business Abel’s Bagels opened late-2022 at 7150 S Durango Blvd Suite #130, owner Nick Pace of an organic juice bar in Roslyn New York hoping to bring “authentic” New York Bagels to Sin City along with other favorites from “Nook’s Organic.”

Inspired by the Bible’s Abel and Mr. Pace’s commitment to quality it is from 7am Monday through Saturday and 8am Sunday that Abel’s offers not only hand-rolled, boiled and baked rounds but also Sandwiches, Smoothies and Acai Bowls.

Sourcing good Ingredients and Coffee, high-gluten Flour the backbone of any proper Bagel, Abel’s collection includes all the favorites save for Egg while Cream Cheese is offered on its own or with up to three mix-ins ranging from Fruits or Vegetables to Macha and Peanut Butter.

Friendly in terms of service, though prone to selling out of top choices early on weekends, Bagels run $1.75 a piece with discounts by the dozen for specimens with a good skin and light crackle that quickly gives way to a chewy center that performs at nearly New York standards whether flecked in Seeds or dotted with Raisins.

www.abels-bagels.com

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May 10, 2023
10:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [10], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato Bakery

Ube Mochi Ball – Tapioca Flour Shell, Ube Cream Filling

Leche Flan Creme Brulee Brioche Donut – Brioche Donut, Leche Flan Custard, Caramelized Sugar

Mango Cheesecake Donut – Brioche Donut, Mango Jam, Cheesecake, Polvoron
Chocolate Chip & Walnut Banana Bread

S’Mores Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Brulee Marshmallow, Graham Cracker Crumble, Chocolate Frosting

Ube Polvoron Donut – Brioche Donut, Ube Cream, Ube Polvoron

Leche Flan Donut- Brioche Donut, Leche Flan Cream, Leche Flan, Classic Polvoron

Jackfruit Banana Cream Polvoron Donut – Brioche Donut, Banana Cream, Jackfruit, Polvoron

Oreo Pastillas Polvoron Donut – Brioche Donut, Oreo Polvoron, Oreo Pastillas, Chocolate Cream

Coco Pandan Donut – Brioche Donut, Coco Pandan Cream, Coconut Polvoron, Sesame Seeds

Salted Yema Donut – Brioche Donut, Salted Yema, Cinnamon Crumbs

Young Coconut Pie – Young Coconut Meat, Custard, Coconut Streusel, Butter Crust

Risen like a phoenix from the ashes of Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s beloved Purple Potato it is as a Bakery that the former Yonaka Chef’s legacy lives on via Donuts, Cookies, Ube-based treats and Filipino Pastries.

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20, it was Thursday that eight items were procured for tasting, savories skipped in favor of recently-added Ube Mochi Balls and Jackfruit Banana Cream Polvoron Donuts featuring a Brioche base and smooth Cream merged with candied Fruit on top.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at McCarran, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Croissant and Brioche-style Donuts, this day featuring a dozen varieties ranging from Leche Flan to Salted Yema and Oreo Pastillas.

Also selling Brownies and Banana Bread, the later flecked with Walnuts plus Dark Chocolate, fans of Coconut should head straight for lavish Young Coconut Pie with strip-studded Custard, robust Crust and a layer of Streusel on top.

www.purplepotatolv.com

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May 8, 2023
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Pinkbox Doughnuts (West Tropicana Avenue) [15,] Las Vegas NV

Pink Box

Pretty in Pink – Glazed Pink Velvet Cake Doughnut, Buttercream Frosting, Pink Velvet Cake Crumble

Da Blueberry Fritter – Glazed Raised Doughnut, Blueberries, Cinnamon

Da Apple Fritter – Glazed Raised Doughnut, Apples, Cinnamon

The Blow Torch – Yeast Doughnut, Vanilla Custard, Caramelized Sugar

Baby Got Razz – Yeast Doughnut, Granulated Sugar, Housemade Raspberry Cheesecake Filling

Java Mama – Yeast Doughnut, Mocha Whip, Chocolate Frosting, Nutella Drizzle

Banana Puddin’ – Cake Doughnut, Glaze, Whip, Banana Pudding, Nilla Wafer, Graham Cracker Crumble

Smashin’ Apple – Yeast Doughnut, Apple Pie Filling, Streusel, Whip, Caramel Drizzle

Holy Cannoli – Yeast Doughnut, Chocolate Frosting, Cannoli Filling, Chocolate Chips, Powdered Sugar

Mama’s Tres Leches – Tres Leches Cake Doughnut, Glaze, Tres Leches Whip, Cinnamon

It’s Ya Birthday – Yeast Doughnut, Vanilla Frosting, Birthday Cake Filling, Blonde Oreos, Vanilla Icing, Party Décor

The Caramelo – Yeast Doughnut, White Frosting, Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Drizzle, Caramel Drizzle

Buttermilk Bar – Glazed Buttermilk Cake

El Guzman DoughCro – Croissant Doughnut, Guava, Sweet Cream Cheese

Heart – Yeast Doughnut, Pink Vanilla Frosting, White Whip

Mango Tango – Yeast Doughnut, Mango Filling, White Whip, Chamoy, Tajin, Mango

Located at 9435 West Tropicana Avenue inside Crossroads Plaza Shopping Center and open 24-hours Pinkbox Doughnuts remains Las Vegas’ premier spot for Artisan Doughnuts, just as it has since debuting over a decade ago.

More and more social-media savvy over the years this visit entailed far beyond the usual “OG Classics,” and although PinkBox’s Old Fashioned Cogwheels are still Las Vegas’ best additional traditional choices are mostly as expected making “Fancy Pancy” or “Show Off” choices a necessity.

Often beginning with a Fritter, this day no different and the resulting bite packed with Cinnamon plus Fruit, it was after others made selections that Banana Puddin’ continued the gluttony, its Wafers and Whip mellowing the sweet Cream center.

Fully committed to clever nomenclature, “It’s Ya Birthday” packed with Funfetti beneath lots of Frosting, “Mama’s Tres Leches” succeeds thanks to Condensed Milk plus Cinnamon while the Buttermilk Bar shows Roberto Armanino knew early-on to nail the basics.

Replenishing supply as necessary, high volume assuring everything is fresh, “Java Mama” and “Smashin’ Apple” each achieve high marks while “Baby Got Razz,” “El Guzman” and “The Caramelo” each upgrade traditional Bismarks by way of Cheesecake Filling.

Not forgetting this month’s special, “Mango Tango” channeling those Mexican street vendors selling cups of Fruit with Chamoy, Pink Velvet remains a signature for good reason while “Holy Cannoli” and the “Blow Torch” add even more diversity in terms of Fillings and creativity.

www.pinkboxdoughnuts.com

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pink Box, Pink Box Doughnuts, Pink Box Doughnuts Spring Valley, Pinkbox, Pinkbox Doughnuts, Pinkbox Doughnuts Tropicana Avenue, Pinkbox Doughnuts West Tropicana Avenue Tagged 3 Milk, 3 Milks, Apple, Apple Fritter, Apple Fritters, Apple Pie, Apple Pie Filling, Apples, Baby Got Razz, Baby Got Razz Donut, Baby Got Razz Doughnut, Bacon, Banana, Banana Cake Donut, Banana Pudding, Banana Puddin’, Banana Puddin’ Donut, Banana Puddin’ Doughnut, Bananas, Bar, Bars, Bavarian, Birthday Cake Filling, Bismark, Bismark Donut, Bismark Donuts, Bismark Doughnut, Bismark Doughnuts, Bismarks, Blonde Oreo, Blonde Oreo Cookie, Blonde Oreo Cookies, Blonde Oreo Crumble, Blonde Oreos, Blueberries, Blueberry, Blueberry Fritter, Blueberry Glaze, Bread, Butter, Buttercream, Buttercream Frosting, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Bar, Buttermilk Cake, Cake, Cake Donut, Cake Donuts, Cake Doughnut, Cake Doughnuts, Cakes, Cannoli, Cannoli Filling, Caramel, Caramel Cheese cake, Caramel Cheesecake, Caramel Cheesecake Filling, Caramel Chocolate Drizzle, Caramel Drizzle, Caramel Frosting, Caramel Icing, Caramelized Sugar, Chamoy, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheese cake Filling, Cheesecake, Cheesecake Filling, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cake Donut, Chocolate Cake Donuts, Chocolate Cake Doughnut, Chocolate Cake Doughnuts, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Drizzle, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Chocolate Icing, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Streusel, Cinnamon Sugar, Cocoa, Confectioner's Sugar, Cookie, Cookies, Cracker, Crackers, Cream, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Buttercream, Croissant, Croissant Donut, Croissant Donuts, Croissant Doughnut, Croissant Doughnuts, Croissants, Crumb Bum, Crumble, Crumbles, Custard, Da Apple Fritter, Da Blueberry Fritter, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, DoughCro, Doughnut, Doughnuts, Drizzle, El Guzman, El Guzman DoughCro, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Fritter, Fritters, Frosting, Glaze, Glazed Banana Cake Donut, Glazed Banana Cake Doughnut, Glazed Buttermilk Cake, Glazed Cake Ol’ Fashioned Donut, Glazed Cake Ol’ Fashioned Doughnut, Glazed Croissant Doughnut, Glazed Pink Velvet Cake, Glazed Pink Velvet Cake Donut, Glazed Pink Velvet Cake Doughnut, Glazed Raised Donut, Glazed Raised Doughnut, Glazed Tres Leches Cake Donut, Glazed Tres Leches Cake Doughnut, Graham, Graham Cracker, Graham Cracker Crumble, Graham Crackers, Grahams, Granulated Sugar, Guava, Hazelnut, Hazelnuts, Heart Donut, Heart Doughnut, Holy Cannoli, Holy Cannoli Donut, Holy Cannoli Doughnut, Housemade Raspberry Cheesecake Filling, Icing, It’s Ya Birthday, Java Mama, Java Mama Donut, Java Mama Doughnut, Las Vegas, LV, Mama’s Tres Leches, Mama’s Tres Leches Donut, Mama’s Tres Leches Doughnut, Mango, Mango Filling, Mango Tango, Mango Tango Donut, Mango Tango Doughnut, Mangoes, Mangos, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Michael Uzmann, Mocha, Mocha Whip, Nevada, Nilla Wafer, Nilla Wafer Cookie, Nilla Wafer Cookies, Nilla Wafers, Nutella, Nutella Drizzle, NV, Oreo, Oreo Cookie, Oreo Cookies, Oreos, Party Décor, Pastries, Pastry, Pie, Pie Filling, Pies, Pink Box, Pink box Doughnut, Pink Box Doughnuts, Pink Vanilla Frosting, Pink Velvet Cake, Pink Velvet Cake Crumble, Pink Velvet Cake Donut, Pink Velvet Cake Doughnut, PinkBox, Pinkbox Cro-Dough, Pinkbox Doughnut, Pinkbox Doughnut Cro-Dough, PinkBox Doughnuts, Pinkbox Doughnuts Cro-Dough, Pinkbox Doughnuts Tropicana Avenue, Pinkbox Doughnuts West Tropicana Avenue, Powdered Sugar, Pretty in Pink, Pretty in Pink Donut, Pretty in Pink Doughnut, Pudding, Rainbow Sprinkle, Rainbow Sprinkles, Raised Donut, Raised Donuts, Raised Doughnut, Raised Doughnuts, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Cheesecake Filling, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Roberto Armanino, Sin City, Smashin’ Apple, Smashin’ Apple Donut, Smashin’ Apple Doughnut, Sprinkle, Sprinkles, Streusel, Sugar, Sweet Cream Cheese, Tajin, The Blow Torch, The Blow Torch Donut, The Blow Torch Doughnut, The Caramelo, The Caramelo Donut, The Caramelo Doughnut, Three Milk, Three Milks, Tres Leches, Tres Leches Cake Donut, Tres Leches Cake Doughnut, Tres Leches Donut, Tres Leches Doughnut, Tres Leches Whip, Vanilla, Vanilla Buttercream, Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Cake Donut, Vanilla Cake Donuts, Vanilla Cake Doughnut, Vanilla Cake Doughnuts, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Custard, Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla Icing, Vanilla Sugar, Vegas, Whip, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, White Frosting, White Whip, Yeast, Yeast Donut, Yeast Donuts, Yeast Doughnut, Yeast Doughnuts

May 6, 2023
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Big B’s Texas BBQ Catering [20,] Las Vegas NV

Big B’s

Creamed Corn

Corn Bread

Onion Rings

Potato Salad

Colossal Baked Potato – Pulled Pork, BBQ Beans, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Lean Brisket, Fatty Brisket

Apple Pie

Lemon Poppyseed Cake

Banana Pudding

Open from 11:00am until 9:00pm daily at Suite 110 of 6115 South Fort Apache Road, and Sin City’s best place for Barbecue ever since the Henderson original debuted in January 2016, it was just prior to gametime that the smell of Big B’s Texas BBQ filled the downstairs, family quick to gather for an abundance of smoked Meat, Dessert and Sides.

Named after its Pit Master and changing the long-held belief that Las Vegas is not a Barbeque town ever since the original opened, Big B’s Texas BBQ features the work of Brian Buechner and Natalia Badzjo, the husband and wife team taking a hands-on approach to every aspect of the operation from build-out to driving in fresh piles of wood as needed from the Lone Star State.

Available for dine-in, take-out, catering and delivery, all presented by one of the most pleasant staffs in town, over-ordering is easy regardless of preference for Pork or Beef including Ribs, pulled-style or Brisket with a good smoke ring whether fatty or lean.

Texas through and through, the aforementioned wood just one reason why Big B’s Proteins outpace growing competition, sides are highlighted by Creamed Corn and thick-cut Onion Rings plus Sin City’s best BBQ Beans on this day served atop an off-menu “Colossal Baked Potato.”

Never forgetting Cornbread that seems to get better every time Dessert is a pick ‘em including Pecan or Apple Pie, Lemon Poppy Seed Cake or fresh made Banana Pudding as good as any one will find down South.

www.bigbztexasbbq.com

Posted in Big B’s, Big B’s Texas BBQ, Big B’s Texas BBQ 2, Big B’s Texas BBQ Catering, Bread Basket, Catering, Cornbread, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork Tagged #supportlocal, Apple, Apple Pie, Apples, Baked Potato, Baked Potatoes, Banana, Banana Pudding, Bananas, Barbecue, Barbecue Sauce, Barbeque, Barbeque Sauce, BBQ, BBQ Bean, BBQ Beans, BBQ Sauce, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beef Brisket, Big B's, Big B's Texas BBQ, Big B’s Texas BBQ 2, Bread, Brian Buechner, Brisket, Bun, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Cheddar, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Cinnamon, Colossal Baked Potato, Cookie, Cookies, Corn, Corn Bread, Cornbread, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Corn, Creamed Corn, Crust, Crusts, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Fatty Beef Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Las Vegas, Lean Beef Brisket, Lean Brisket, Lemon, Lemon Cake, Lemon Poppyseed Cake, Lemons, LV, Mayo, Mayonnaise, Michael Uzmann, mustard, Natalia Badzjo, Nevada, Nilla Wafer, Nilla Wafer Cookie, Nilla Wafer Cookies, Nilla Wafers, NV, Onion, Onion Ring, Onion Rings, Onions, Pastries, Pastry, Pie, Pies, Poppy Seed, Poppy Seeds, Poppyseed, Poppyseeds, Pork, Pork Sandwich, Potato, Potato Salad, Potatoes, Pudding, Pulled Pork, PULLED PORK SANDWICH, Roll, Rolls, Salad, Salads, Salt, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Seed, Seeds, Sin City, Smoked Pork, Sour Cream, Sugar, Vanilla, Vanilla Wafer, Vanilla Wafer Cookie, Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Vanilla Wafers, Vegas, Wafer, Wafer Cookie, Wafer Cookies, Wafers, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream

May 3, 2023
7:30 AM
by: Uhockey

Bronze Café Summerlin Catering [31,] Las Vegas NV

Bronze Café

The Basil Chicken Salad Sammich – Housemade Chicken Salad, diced Apples, mixed Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Basil Aioli, Lemon Vinaigrette, Ciabatta

The LGBTQ Sammich – Housemade Bacon Jam, Maple-glazed Bacon, mixed Greens, Tomato, Cucumbers, Basil Aioli, Lemon Vinaigrette, Ciabatta

The Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Scone

The Fruity Pebbles Treat

The Caramel Pecan Brownie

The Cranberry Almond Muffin

The Carrot Cake

The Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffin

The Blueberry Muffin

The Triple Chocolate Muffin

The Apple Danish

The Pistachio Rose Zucchini Matcha Cake

The Raspberry Scone

The Rocky Road Cookie

The Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Chai Spice Cookie

The Loving v. Virginia – The Legal Marriage between a Cookie and a Brownie

The Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cookie

The Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle

Having supported David Mozes’ and Chef Peter’s Bronze Café at The Center, The Market and Juice Stars, it was to #supportlocal that lunch was catered from their North Buffalo location on Wednesday, a collection of old favorites arriving on time with plenty of plates and utensils that allowed staff to enjoy every second of their lunch hour.

Located near Desert Shores in Summerlin, the former home of Beau Monde Bakery providing turnkey access for a Restaurant offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, it is focused on health-conscious and diet-friendly fare that many guests began with Vegetables or Salad including “David’s Special” that remains popular thanks to Quinoa, Garbanzos, Hemp and Avocado that compliment thinly sliced Kale.

Continuing with “Sammiches,” both California Turkey and “The What What” receiving praise from those fortunate enough to snag a half, it was a bit more slowly that the double-Bacon LGBTQ and “Basil Chicken Salad” disappeared, though these remain personal favorites.

Happy to receive a glut of Desserts, all Vegan, those missing Beau Monde’s gluten-free offerings will be happy to know both the newly added Caramel Pecan Brownie and Pistachio Rose Zucchini Matcha Cake are made without any Wheat protein, as too is a fully loaded Carrot Cake that only gets more delicious with time.

Continuing strong with the cleverly titled Loving v Virginia, a Brookie that sees both halves nicely textured, Chai Spice and Rocky Road Cookies are soft and almost Cake-like while those seeking something new should consider the Vegan Danishes or delectable Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cookie.

Not forgetting a Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle, still Vegas’ best Cookie, Peter’s Cranberry Almond Muffin outpaces the already excellent Blueberry and Triple Chocolate versions while an update to the Jalapeno-Cheddar and Raspberry Scone sees both better than ever.

www.bronzecafe.com

Posted in Breakfast, Bronze Cafe, Bronze Cafe Catering, Bronze Café Summerlin Catering, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork Tagged #supportlocal, Aioli, Almond, Almonds, Apple, Apple Danish, Apple Danishes, Apples, Bacon, Bacon Jam, Basil, Basil Aioli, Blue Raspberry, Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cookie, Blueberries, Blueberry, Blueberry Muffin, Blueberry Muffins, Bread, Breast, Breasts, Bronze Cafe, Bronze Cafe Catering, Bronze Café Summerlin, Bronze Café Summerlin Catering, Brookie, Brookies, Brownie, Brownies, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Caramel Pecan Brownie, Cardamom, Carrot, Carrot Cake, Carrots, Catering, Cereal, Chai, Chai Spice, Chai Spice Cookie, Chai Spice Cookies, Cheddar, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Salad, Chip, Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Muffin, Ciabatta, Ciabatta Bread, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffin, Cinnamon Streusel, Cinnamon Sugar, Clove, Cloves, Coconut, Coconut Flake, Coconut Flakes, Coconuts, Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake Muffin, Cookie, Cookies, Craisin, Craisins, Cranberries, Cranberry, Cranberry Almond Muffin, Cream, Cucumber, Cucumbers, Danish, Danishes, Dark Chocolate, David Mozes, Dessert, Desserts, diced Apple, diced Apples, endoedibles, Flake, Flakes, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Fruit, Fruity Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles Cereal, Fruity Pebbles Treat, Gluten, Gluten Free, Green Goddess Chicken Salad, Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sammich, Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwich, Green Tea, Greens, housemade Bacon Jam, Housemade Chicken Salad, Housemade Lemon Vinaigrette, Icing, Jalapeno, Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Scone, Jalapeno Pepper, Jalapeno Peppers, Jalapenos, Jam, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemon Vinaigrette, Lemonade, Lemons, LGBTQ Sammich, LGBTQ Sandwich, Loving v Virginia, LV, Maple, Maple Bacon, Maple-glazed Bacon, Marshmallow, Marshmallows, Matcha, Michael Uzmann, mixed Greens, Muffin, Muffins, Nevada, NV, Oat, Oatmeal, Oats, Onion, Onions, Oregano, Pastries, Pastry, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle, Peanuts, Pecan, Pecans, Pepper, Peppers, Peter Bastien, Peter Mozes, Pig, Pineapple, Pineapples, Pistachio, Pistachio Rose Zucchini Matcha Cake, Pistachios, Pork, Puff Pastry, Raisin, Raisins, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Scone, Raspberry Scones, Red Onion, Red Onions, Rocky Road, Rocky Road Cookie, Rocky Road Cookies, Rose, Rose Water, Roses, Salad, Salads, Sammich, Sammiches, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Scone, Scones, Seed, Seeds, shredded Carrots, Sin City, Snickerdoodle, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Snickerdoodle Cookies, Snickerdoodles, Squash, Streusel, Sugar, Syrup, Tea, The Apple Danish, The Blue Raspberry Lemonade Cookie, The Blueberry Muffin, The Caramel Pecan Brownie, The Carrot Cake, The Chai Spice Cookie, The Chai Spice Cookies, The Chocolate Chip Cookie, The Chocolate Chip Cookies, The Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffin, The Cranberry Almond Muffin, The Fruity Pebbles Treat, The Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sammich, The Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwich, The Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Scone, The LGBTQ, The LGBTQ Sammich, The LGBTQ Sandwich, The Loving v Virginia, The Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle, The Pistachio Rose Zucchini Matcha Cake, The Raspberry Scone, The Raspberry Scones, The Rocky Road Cookie, The Rocky Road Cookies, The Triple Chocolate Muffin, Tomato, Tomatoes, Treat, Triple Chocolate Muffin, Turnover, Turnovers, Vanilla, Vegan, Vegan Basil Aioli, Vegan Ciabatta, Vegan Ciabatta Bread, Vegan Marshmallow, Vegan Marshmallows, Vegas, Vinaigrette, Walnut, Walnuts, Zucchini, Zucchini Squash

May 1, 2023
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Glaze Doughnuts [4,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Maple Doughnut

Oreo Vanilla Doughnut

Chocolate Chip Vanilla Doughnut

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Salted Caramel Pearls and Pecan Doughnut

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Chocolate Doughnut

Sir Mocha Lot Doughnut with Coffee Glaze

Oreo Peanut Butter Doughnut

Family owned and operated from the start, Dominic Sang bringing family recipes from a Texas Doughnuttery to Sin City in October 2015, guests entering Glaze Doughnuts will notice little has since changed about the shop over 7+ years while a soft base and creative toppings earn “Best of Las Vegas” accolades annually.

Located on Fort Apache Road, fair prices and friendly service undoubtedly part of Glaze’s appeal, what the shop lacks in selection is more than made up for in quality compared to the likes of Dunkin, Krispy Kream or other spots nearby.

Largely built on Yeast Rings, though Blueberry Cake and undersized Fritters perform admirably, fans of simplicity will find Maple Frosting far more subtle than most while Chocolate and Coffee Glaze are also of excellent quality.

Not over-the-top, but balanced and complex, Salted Caramel Pearls and Pecans dazzle atop a fluffy leavened base while Peanut Butter and Oreos do the same, though if one is seeking Glaze’s top choice the decision comes down to Churros and Horchata or Matcha Green Tea Pistachio that sees delivers sweetness beneath toasty notes.

www.glazedoughnutslv.com

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April 30, 2023
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Esther’s Kitchen [10,] Las Vegas NV

Esther’s Kitchen

PROSCIUTTO AND FONTINA BISCUITS, basil ricotta, chives

HOUSE MADE SOURDOUGH, good butter, olive oil, humbolt sea salt

MEATBALL HOAGIE, basil ricotta, provolone, basil, simple salad, chips

BEEF CHEEK HASH, sunny side eggs, latke sticks, red wine reduction

THE BRUNCH PIZZA, lamb merguez, pomodoro, chorizo, fontina, quail eggs

ESTHER’S MONTE CRISTO, our brioche, prosciutto cotto, fontina, basil, raspberry jam

TRUFFLE POLENTA, sunny side eggs, roasted mushrooms, frico chip

NUTELLA + ORANGE FRENCH TOAST, cardamom orange swirl bread, housemade nutella, maple syrup

LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES, harry’s gaviota strawberry, mascarpone, basil syrup

VANILLA BEAN PANNA COTTA, candied kumquat, marmalade, brown butter walnut cake

CHOCOLATE CREPE CAKE, almond, amaretto fudge, amarena cherry

BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO, whiskey caramel, honeycomb, whipped cream

Last visited for Brunch in March Sunday afternoon once again found Esther’s Kitchen firing on all cylinders, the frequently-changing menu filled with past favorites in addition to new plates executed at a fair price with exacting standards.

Now serving Las Vegas for over 5 years, every available superlative already used to describe James Trees’ Restaurant that revitalized the Art’s District, it was with a packed house that three guests sat near a window up front with Coffee from Vesta and Baker Dylan Jobsz’s city-best Sourdough starting things off.

Seasonal and rustic in a good way, Ham and Cheese Biscuits not pretty but wholly delicious even without Butter, Toasts come topped in everything from soft-scrambled Eggs to chunky Raspberry Jam with housemade Pistachio Butter while Sandwiches such as the Meatball Hoagie are big enough to share for many.

Intermingling sweet and savory, Cardamon-laced French Toast topped with Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread served alongside a Pizza mellowing spicy Meat with Eggs and Cheese, seasonality is showcased through Pancakes featuring Basil Syrup and Harry’s Berries.

Heartier with Beef Cheek Hash and clever Potato Sticks, and never forgetting Polenta ground on-site beneath a crispy Cheese lattice, “Esther’s Monte Cristo” deserves special mention for being done the right way – Deep fried in all it’s glory with two types of Meat, Housemade Brioche and Raspberry Jam on the side.

A lot of Food for five, all of it rooted in technique but never compromiseing flavor for looks, Dessert consisted of Esther’s forever refining Butterscotch Budino plus seasonal Panna Cotta and an airy Crepe Cake topped tableside in Black Cherries plus Fudge fortified by Amaretto.

www.estherslv.com

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April 29, 2023
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Rosallie Catering [17,] Las Vegas NV

Rosallie

Lemon Meringue Tart

Almond Croissant

Nutella Almond Croissant

Almond Raspberry Croissant

Croque Rosallie – Paris Ham, Sweet Onion Bechamel, Mozzarella Cheese, Croissant, Salad

Lemon Raspberry Tart

Fruit Tart

Black Forrest Mousse Cake

Raspberry Tart

Pain au Chocolat

Unquestionably Las Vegas’ top choice for French Pastry over the past 7+ years Rosallie Le French Café continues to show well on-site or to-go, a Saturday morning delivery finding Pastries carefully arranged with several still warm and both the Almond Croissant as well as it’s bretheren still the best in town.

www.rosallie.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Catering, Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Rosallie, Rosallie 'Le French Cafe', Rosallie Catering, Rosallie Le French Cafe Catering, Rosallie Le French Café Catering Tagged Almond, Almond Croissant, Almond Croissants, Almond Raspberry Croissant, Almond Raspberry Croissants, Almonds, Bechamel, Béchamel Sauce, Black Forrest, Black Forrest Cake, Black Forrest Mousse Cake, Black Forrest Mousse Dome Cake, Butter, Butter Croissant, Cake, Carrot, Carrots, Cheese, Chocolate, Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Croissant, Chocolate Croissants, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate-Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Confectioner's Sugar, Cream, Croissant, Croissants, Croque, Croque Monsieur, Croque Rosallie, Crust, Curd, Custard, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Dome, Dome Cake, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Frisee, Frosting, Fruit Tart, Ganache, Gelee, Ham, Hazelnut, Hazelnuts, Jam, Jelly, Jonathan Pluvinet, Kiwi, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi Fruits, Kiwis, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemon Curd, Lemon Custard, Lemon Meringue, Lemon Meringue Tart, Lemon Raspberry Tart, Lettuce, LV, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Mousse, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Nevada, Nonpareil, Nonpareils, Nutella, Nutella Almond Croissant, Nutella Almond Croissants, NV, Onion, Onions, Pain au Chocolat, Pain au Chocolate, Paris Ham, Pastries, Pastry, Pastry Cream, Peach, Peaches, Powdered Sugar, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Gelee, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Jelly, Raspberry Tart, Raspberry Tarts, Rosalle 'Le French Cafe', Rosallie, Rosallie Le French Cafe, Salad, Sauce, Sin City, Spread, Sprinkle, Sprinkles, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sugar, Sweet Onion, Sweet Onion Bechamel, Sweet Onions, Tart, Tarte, Tartes, Tarts, Vanilla, Vegas, Viennoiserie, Viennoiseries

April 28, 2023
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Scotch 80 Prime [11,] Las Vegas NV

Scotch 80

Japanese Milk Bread, Butter

Truffle Parmesan Chips

Wagyu Tataki – Pepper, Green Papaya, Soy

Filet Carpaccio – Angus Filet, Spanish Octopus, Arugula, Tapenade, Meyer Lemon

Uni & Buratta – Uni, Burrata, Aged Balsamic, Crostini, Garlic Herb Butter

Crab Cakes – Colossal Lump Crab, Remoulade, Pickled Mushroom Salad

Hot Seafood Tower – Maine Lobster, King Crab Legs, Oishii Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters, Dark Rum, 151

Alaskan Halibut – Zucchini, Artichokes, Spring Onion, Smoked Mussels, Lemon-Caper Meunière

Forest Mushrooms – Foie Gras-Porcini Foam

Famous Hash Browns – Fondue

Grilled Asparagus – Béarnaise

Garlic Potato Puree – Crispy Shallot

Creekstone Farms Dry aged Bone-In Prime Ribeye / Westholme Australian Wagyu NY Strip / Creekstone Farms Rib Cap

Sauces – Au Poivre, Bearnaise, 80 Steak Sauce, Red Wine Bone Marrow Bordelaise, Argentinian Chimichurri

Sorbet Sampler – Melon Sorbet, Pomegranate Sorbet, Apple Sorbet

Luxardo Cheesecake – Amaretti Almond Cookie Crust, Rose Tuile, Lemon Cream, Luxardo Cherries, Harry’s Berries, Luxardo Cherry Reduction

The Candy Bar – Hazelnut Wafer Praline, Nutella Nougat, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Mousse, Roasted Peanut, Dark Chocolate, Citrus Sauce

Peach Brandy Tart – Vanilla-Citrus Almond Cream, Peaches, Peche con Crema Cookie, Brandy Custard, Peach Sorbet, Vanilla Ice Cream, Peach Choux, Raspberries

Already visited seven times since reopening under new ownership there is little doubt that The Palms is seeking to regain its title as Las Vegas’ best Off-Strip resort, a goal thus far sucessful in terms of dining thanks to Chef Marty Lopez, Tammy Alana and General Manager Jorge Pagani at Scotch 80 Prime.

Debuted late-Spring of 2018, stalwart N9NE Steakhouse making way for a room decorated in Basquiat and Haring, guests visiting Scotch 80 today will find much of the original aesthetic maintained minus paintings kept by past owners, the Bar still well-stocked with rare Whiskeys and service predictably impeccable.

Located at the resort’s east end with an entirely revamped menu, seasonal changes occurring alongside a Tasting Menu and Wagyu Samplers including A5 varieties straight from Japan, it was deferring Carte Blanche to the kitchen that Dinner began with Truffled Chips, Wagyu Tataki and Crab Cakes without much filler topped in assertive Remoulade.

Not forgetting delicate Milk Bread or Angus Carpaccio around Octopus, nor a Seafood Tower set ablaze, the nightly Foie Gras special was omitted in favor of good Buratta, Caviar, Uni and Balsamic with toasted Bread on the side.

Channeling Spring for an all-new Halibut setup, firm flesh amidst Zucchini, Artichokes and Onions in Lemon-Caper Meunière, Steaks found Aussie Wagyu competing with Creekstone Farms Rib Cap and Porterhouse alongside Scotch 80’s signature sides.
Torn between saving room for Dessert or sampling all six Sauces on additional bites of Steak the decision to do both proved fortuitous, Marty’s Bordelaise made the right way as good as anything one might find in Paris before delving into Pastry Chef Tammy Alana’s delicate new Luxardo Cheesecake.

Getting fancy for the #gram with Fireball S’mores, flaming Liquor poured tableside revealing Warm Chocolate Cake, Tammy’s Candy Bar riffs on Snickers via Salted Caramel and Pralines while the dish unveiled in a swirl of smoke now features a Peach Brandy Tart topped Cookies filled with Cream.

www.palms.com/eat-and-drink/scotch-80-prime

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April 26, 2023
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Basilico Ristorante Italiano [2,] Las Vegas NV

Basilico Ristorante Italiano

Pickled Rabbit, Radish, Olive Oil

Salt Cod Croquettes, Sumac Milk Gel

Pane Basket – Ciabatta, Grissini, Focaccia, Olive Oil, Balsamic, Whipped Lardo and Strawberry Gelee, Buffalo Ricotta and Shaved Chocolate, Seaweed-Yuzu Butter

Oysters, Kumquats, Persimmon, Sea Beans

Hamachi Crudo, Pomelo, Golden Caviar, Buttermilk

Dashi Braised Octopus, Tomato Marmalade, Octopus Mayo, Capers

Gnocco Fritto, Stracciatella, Adobbo di Parma, Red Onion-Lambrusco Jam

Eggplant, Bufala Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil

Foiemisu, Fig Jam, Mascarpone, Toasted Cocoa Nibs, Focaccia

Margherita Pizza, Pomodoro, Fior di Latte, Basil

Spaghettini, Tomato Water, Sous Vide Tomato, Lemon Zest

Paccheri, ‘Nduja, Bottarga

Pasta Souffle, Parmigiano Espuma, Bolognese

Turbot poached on the Bone, Leek, Artichokes, Yuzu-Soy Beurre Blanc

Short Ribs, Potato Sfogliata, Maitake Mushroom, Castelmango Cheese

White Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse, Raspberry, Nutmeg Tuile, Chocolate Gelato

Parmigiana Gelato, Lemon Ginger Pound Cake, Spiced Poached Pear, Vin Brulee

Fresh off a James Beard Foundation Awards nomination at Anima by EDO comes Chef Francesco Di Caudo’s Basilico Ristorante Italiano, a sizable space at Evora in Southwest Las Vegas where the native of Italy looks to add much needed modernity to Las Vegas’ Italian dining scene.

Originally encountered at Ferraro’s in 2015, ideas such as Risotto bolstered by Espresso carried over to Di Caudo’s first solo project, it is amidst contemporary décor that diners are invited to relax on comfortable red chairs with stone, wood and Wine bottles adding elegance.

Fusing inside to patio through the bar, Cocktails built on Italian Spirits offered alongside regional Wines, service is convivial but polished while describing a menu featuring housemade Pasta, Pizza and the sort of Bread Basket that far outpaces its price-point thanks to Spreads including whipped Lardo or Buffalo Ricotta beneath shaved Chocolate.

Starting the night with daily Canapes such as Croquettes and Pickled Rabbit, off-menu but befitting a theme that features top quality Ingredients infused with innovative touches, Basilico’s Oysters and Crudo look like dishes offered at retrobottega in Rome while the Dashi Braised Octopus shows Francesco’s willingness to explore flavors outside his motherland with precision.

Priced appropriate to what is offered, handmade Pasta with spicy Sausage and Bottarga quite unlike anything else offered in Las Vegas today, Basilico’s duo of Duck works as well in the mouth as on Instagram whether creamy “Foiemisu” or the “Duck Cigar” unveiled in a puff of smoke.

More classic in terms of Pizza, a Margherita following classic Gnocco Fritto and Di Caudo’s family Eggplant recipe, Pastas are a centerpiece whether in their traditional form or utilizing soaked Noodles to make a Souffle surrounding Parmigiano Espuma.

Showing off an excellent piece of Turbot on the Bone next, Yuzu-Soy Beurre Blanc assertive yet not masking the Fish, it was with bellies already full that Di Caudo dropped Short Ribs amidst Potatoes and although Modern Italian will always be a polarizing subject there is no denying Liquid Nitrogen tableside Parmigiano Gelato is a signature Dessert that lives up to it’s billing.

www.basilicolv.com

Posted in Basilico, Basilico Ristorante, Basilico Ristorante Italiano, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Octopus, Pizza, Pork, Souffle, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu Tagged Adobbo di Parma, Artichoke, Artichokes, Baccala, Baccala Fish, Baccala Fritter, Baccala Fritters, balsamic, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Basilico, Basilico Ristorante, Basilico Ristorante Italiano, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Beurre Blanc, Black Pepper, Black Peppers, Bolognese, Bolognese Sauce, Bottarga, Brandade, Brandade Fritters, Bread, Bread Basket, Bufala Mozzarella, Bufala Mozzarella Cheese, Buffalo Ricotta, Buffalo Ricotta and Shaved Chocolate, Buffalo Ricotta Cheese, Bunny, Butter, Butter Milk, Buttermilk, Cake, Cakes, Calabrese Pepper, Calabrese Peppers, Calabrian Salami, Calabrian Sausage, Caper, Capers, Carrot, Carrots, Castelmango, Castelmango Cheese, Caviar, Cheese, Chocolate, Chocolate Gelato, Ciabatta, Ciabatta Bread, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Cocoa Nib, Cod, Cod Brandade, Cod Fish, Confit Tomato, Confit Tomatoes, Cow, Cows, Cream, Crisp, Croquetta, Croquettas, Croquette, Croquettes, Crudo, Dark Chocolate, Dashi, Dashi Braised Octopus, Dessert, Desserts, Duck, Duck Liver, Ducks, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggplant, Eggplants, Eggs, endoedibles, Espuma, Fig, Fig Jam, Figs, Fior di Latte, Fior di Latte Cheese, Fish, Fish Egg, Fish Eggs, Focaccia, Focaccia Bread, Foie, Foie Gras, Foiemisu, Fontina, Fontina Cheese, Food, Foodie, Francesco Di Caudo, Fried Baccala, Fried Bread, Gel, Gelato, Gelee, Ginger, Gnocco Fritto, Golden Caviar, Grissini, Ham, Hamachi, HAMACHI CRUDO, Hamachi Fish, Herb, Herbs, Jam, Kumquat, Kumquats, Lambrusco, Lardo, Las Vegas, Leek, Leeks, Lemon, Lemon Ginger Pound Cake, Lemon Zest, Lemons, Lime, Limes, Liver, Livers, LV, Maitake, Maitake Mushroom, Maitake Mushrooms, Maitakes, Margherita, Margherita Pizza, Marmalade, Marrow, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Mascarpone Mousse, Mayo, Mayonnaise, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Milk Gel, Mousse, Mushroom, Mushrooms, N'duja, Nevada, Nib, Nibs, Noodle, Noodles, Nutmeg, Nutmeg Tuile, NV, Octopus, Octopus Mayo, Octopus Mayonnaise, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Oyster, Oysters, Paccheri, Paccheri Pasta, Pane, Pane Basket, Parmigiano, Parmigiano Cheese, Parmigiano Espuma, Parmigiano Gelato, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Pasta, Pasta Souffle, Pastries, Pastry, Pear, Pepper, Peppers, Persimmon, Persimmons, Pickle, Pickled Rabbit, Pickles, Pig, Pizza, Pizzas, Poached Pear, Poached Pears, Pomelo, Pomodoro, Pomodoro Sauce, Pork, Port, Port Sauce, Port Wine, Potato, Potato Sfogliata, Potatoes, Pound Cake, Rabbit, Rabbits, Radish, Radishes, Raspberries, Raspberry, Red Onion, Red Onion-Lambrusco Jam, Red Onions, Reggiano, Reggiano Cheese, Rib, Ribs, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Saba, Salt, Salt Cod, Salt Cod Brandade, Salt Cod Brandade Fritter, Salt Cod Brandade Fritters, Salt Cod Croquetta, Salt Cod Croquettas, Salt Cod Croquette, Salt Cod Croquettes, Salt Cod Fish, San Marzano, San Marzano Pomodoro, San Marzano Tomato, San Marzano Tomatoes, San Marzanos, Sauce, Sauce Bolognese, Sauce Pomodoro, Sausage, Sea Bean, Sea Beans, Sea Weed, Seaweed, Seaweed-Yuzu Butter, Seed, Seeds, Sfogliata, Shaved Chocolate, Short Rib, Short Ribs, Sin City, Souffle, Sous Vide Tomato, Sous Vide Tomatoes, Soy, Spaghettini, Spaghettini Pasta, Spiced Poached Pear, Spiced Poached Pears, Stracciatella, Straciatella, Straciatella Cheese, Straciatella Cream, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Gelee, Sugar, Sumac, Sumac Milk Gel, Tasting Menu, Thyme, Toasted Cocoa Nib, Toasted Cocoa Nibs, Tomato, Tomato Marmalade, Tomato Water, Tomatoes, Tuile, Turbot, Turbot Fish, Turbot poached on the Bone, Vanilla, Vegas, Vin, Vin Brulee, Vinegar, Whipped Lardo, Whipped Lardo and Strawberry Gelee, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse, Wine, Yolk, Yolks, Yuzu, Yuzu-Soy Beurre Blanc, Zest

April 24, 2023
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Zaytoon Restaurant & Market [2,] Las Vegas NV

Zaytoon Restaurant & Market

Lavash

Falafel

Kashk Bademjan

Baba Ghanoush

Dolma

Koobideh “Sushi Roll”

Koofteh

Lamb Shank

Koobideh Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Bone in Cornish Game Hen Kabob, Barg Kabob

Basmati Rice, Dill Rice, Zereshk Polow, Onions, Tomato, Lemon

Ghormeh Sabizi – Herb Stew, Beef, Kidney Beans

Fesenjaan – Chicken, Pomegranate & Walnut Sauce

Pistachio Halva

Zolbia Bamieh

Iranian Pistachio Ice Cream with Saffron and Rose Water

Falloudeh, Cherry Syrup, Lime

Baklava

Napoleon

Tea

As the eldest occupant of Global West Plaza and the oldest Persian Restaurant In Las Vegas Zaytoon is more easily overlooked than many local eateries, but using the same recipes for decades the space on Durango is a breath of fresh air in a time when authenticity is often lacking.

Family owned and the combination of eatery plus market, the later featuring imported goods as well as groceries, plates come from a kitchen steeped in tradition such that everything from Lavash to several styles of Baklava are made on-site daily.

Muslim owned and Halal-certified, a name that translates as Olive seemingly appropriate for peaceful confines, guests can expect Kabobs served at a fair price though the real highlights come from Stews such as bold Ghormeh Sabizi and Fesenjaan that is complex but not overly sweet like many.

Friendly in terms of service, the owner touching tables full of regulars, Appetizers range from Spreads to daily-special Meatballs with smoky Kashk Bademjan and two-bite Dolma paving the way for spoon-tender Lamb Shanks or the Koobideh “Sushi Roll” that tastes great regardless of its name.

Not about to pass on Dessert after several helpings of Rice, Zereshk Polow with Barberries assertively cleansing the palate, Halva comes in several flavors with Pistachio popular for a reason while sugary Pastries and Saffron Ice Cream compete for top billing with traditional Falloudeh made from Noodles and Ice with a side of Cherry Juice.

www.zaytoonlasvegas.com

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April 22, 2023
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Carson Kitchen [30,] Las Vegas NV

Carson Kitchen

APERITIVO SPRITZ – Free Spirits Milano, Grapefruit Tonic

DARK & STORMY – Ritual Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime

“WHISKEY” SOUR – Ritual Whiskey, Lemon

CRISPY CHICKEN SKINS – Smoked Honey

BACON JAM – Havarti, Toasted Baguette

VENISON TACOS – Asada Style Carrots, Cilantro, Basil Cream

TEMPURA GREEN BEANS – Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese

MINTED SNAP PEAS – Bourbon Butter, Pistachio

FRED’S CLUB – Pisco, Chambord, Basil, Simple Syrup, Lemon

MEXICAN STREET POLENTA – Cotija, Poblano, Tomato

THREE BEAN SALAD – Tasso Ham, Green Goddess, Chicharrón

BROCCOLI CRUNCH – Sweet Pepper Vin, Crispy Wontons

SLOPPY JOE – Kimchi, Gochujang, Spicy Tots

MUSHROOM FLATBREAD – Pistou, Mediterranean Olives, Tomatoes, Artichokes, Pickled Red Onions

GIN RIGGIES – Rabbit & Snake Sausage, Tomato Cream, Garlic Bread

LAGER?! I HARDLY KNOW HER. – Vodka, Yuzu, Strawberry, Lager

BUTTER BURGER – Boursin, Fancy Sauce, Pickles, Spicy Tots

SALMON – Strawberry Pico

Coffee

PIPER’S CHOICE – Vodka, Espresso Liqueur, Xocolatl Bitters, Cinnamon Cream

ROSÉ PARFAIT – Strawberry Chantilly, Rose Petals

GLAZED DONUT BREAD PUDDING – Three Rum Caramel, Vanilla Crème Anglaise

BOURBON FUDGE BROWNIE – Brown Butter Bacon Ice Cream

Ground-breaking since opening Carson Kitchen’s greatness has seemingly become so expected that many are prone to overlook it, but on Saturday night 124 South 6th Street was jammed-packed for a new menu that continues to exude creativity, quality and the sort of Food that challenges without compromise yet always seems delicious and familiar.

Fortunate to have tasted every new plate at Carson Kitchen since summer of 2015, Chefs Harwell, Simon and team forever rethinking even longtime best-sellers, it was alongside all-new Mocktails that dining began shortly, the riffs on a Spritz, Whiskey Sour or Dark & Stormy all spot-on with assertive flavors well-suited to iconic Chicken Skins, bubbling Bacon Jam and Tempura Green Beans with Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese.

Continuing with more Skins, equally enjoyable today as in 2014, Venison Tacos stand out thanks to Basil Cream juxtaposing lean Meat while Snap Peas with Pistachios and fried Polenta styled as Elotes are each brilliant plates built for warmer weather.

Served “Fred’s Club” with a story, the blend of Pisco and Chambord crossing the Atlantic alongside Three Bean Salad and re-imagined “Broccoli Crunch” with shaved Crucifers, Harwell’s second stab at a Sloppy Joe finds inspiration from Korea while another revamp of the Butter Burger adds “Fancy Sauce.”

Using Pesto and marinated Vegetables for this season’s Mushroom Flatbread it was with a blend of Vodka and Beer that plates grew heavier, Salmon well-executed beneath crisp Skin and Strawberry Pico de Gallo while “Gin Riggies” showcase Rabbit and Python Sausage amidst creamy Tomato Sauce.

Doubling down on Coffee to finish, a warm mug and an Espresso Martini crowned in Horchatta Foam served side-by-side, Dessert remains a “two of each” affair featuring an all-new “Rose Parfait,” Las Vegas’ best Brownie and Donut Bread Pudding that somehow keeps getting better with time.

www.carsonkitchen.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Carson Kitchen, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pizza, Pork, Tasting Menu Tagged Aioli, APERITIVO SPRITZ, Artichoke, Artichokes, Arugula, Asada, Asada Style Carrot, Asada Style Carrots, Bacon, Bacon Ice Cream, Bacon Jam, Bacon Lardon, Bacon Lardons, Baguette Bread, balsamic, Balsamic Vin, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Basil Cream, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beer, Berries, Berry, Bitters, Bourbon, Bourbon Brownie, Bourbon Brownies, Bourbon Butter, Bourbon Fudge Brownie, Bourbon Fudge Brownies, Bourbon Whiskey, Bourbon Whisky, Boursin, Boursin Cheese, Bread, Bread Pudding, Breast, Breasts, Brioche, Brioche Bread, Broccoli, Broccoli Crunch, Brown Butter, Brown Butter Bacon Ice Cream, Brown Butter Ice Cream, Brownie, Brownies, Bun, Buns, Burger, Burgers, Butter, Butter Burger, Cabbage, Carrot, Carrots, Carson Kitchen, Chambord, Chantilly, Chantilly Cream, Cheese, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburgers, Chevre, Chevre Cheese, Chicharron, Chicharrone, Chicharrones, Chicharrons, Chicken, Chicken Skin, Chicken Skins, Chickens, Chili, Chilis, Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Brownies, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Cream, Citrus, Cocktail, Cocktails, Coffee, Coleslaw, Corn, Corn Meal, Cornmeal, Cory Harwell, Cotija, Cotija Cheese, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Anglaise, Creme, Creme Anglaise, Creme Chantilly, Crispy Chicken Skin, Crispy Chicken Skins, Crispy Wonton, Crispy Wontons, DARK & STORMY, DARK and STORMY, Dark Chocolate, Deer, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donut Bread Pudding, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnut Bread Pudding, Doughnuts, Dressing, Drew Weintraub, DTLV, endoedibles, Espresso, Espresso Liqueur, Espresso Martini, Ethan Asch, Fancy Sauce, Fermented Cabbage, feta, Feta Cheese, Fish, Flatbread, Flatbreads, Flower, Flowers, Food, Foodie, FRED'S CLUB, Free Spirits Milano, Fresh Lemon, Fresh Lemons, Fried Chicken, Fried Chickens, Fried Polenta, Fruit, Fruits, Fudge, Fudge Brownie, Fudge Brownies, Garlic, Garlic Bread, gin, GIN RIGGIES, Ginger, Ginger Beer, Glaze, Glazed Donut, Glazed Donut Bread Pudding, Glazed Donuts, Glazed Doughnut, Glazed Doughnuts, Goat Cheese, Gochujang, Gochujang Sauce, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Tonic, Grapefruits, Green Bean, Green Beans, Green Goddess, Green Goddess Dressing, Ham, Hamburger, Hamburgers, Havarti, Havarti Cheese, Herb, Herbs, Honey, Horchata, Ice, Ice Cream, Jam, Jelly, Juice, Jus, Kerry Simon, Ketchup, Kidney Bean, Kidney Beans, Kimchi, Lager, Lager Beer, LAGER?! I HARDLY KNOW HER., Lardon, Lardons, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Lemons, Lettuce, Lima Bean, Lima Beans, Lime, Limes, Liqueur, Local Gin, LV, Martini, Mediterranean Olive, Mediterranean Olives, MEXICAN STREET POLENTA, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Mint, MINTED SNAP PEAS, Mints, Mocktail, Mocktails, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Mushroom, Mushroom Flatbread, Mushrooms, Nevada, Noodle, Noodles, NV, Oil, Olive, Olives, Onion, Onions, Parfait, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Cream, Parmigiano, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pepper, Pepper Cream, Pepper Jelly, Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese, Peppers, Petal, Petals, Pickle, Pickled Red Onion, Pickled Red Onions, Pickled Tomato, Pickled Tomatoes, Pickles, Pico de Gallo, Pig, PIPER'S CHOICE, Pisco, Pistachio, Pistachios, Pistou, Pizza, Poblano, Poblano Pepper, Poblano Peppers, Poblanos, Polenta, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Pudding, Pumpkin, Python, Pythons, Rabbit, Rabbit & Snake Sausage, Rabbits, Rachel Tate, Raised Donut, Raised Donuts, Raised Doughnut, Raised Doughnuts, Red Onion, Red Onions, Red Pepper, Red Peppers, Rice, Rice Milk, Rigatoni, Rigatoni Pasta, Riggies, Ritual, Ritual Rum, Ritual Whiskey, Ritual Whisky, Roasted Salmon, Rose, Rose Flower, Rose Flowers, ROSÉ PARFAIT, Rose Petal, Rose Petals, Roses, Rum, Salad, Salads, Salmon, Salmon Fish, Salt, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Sausage, Scott Simon, Shallot, Shallots, Simple Syrup, Sin City, Skin, Skins, Slaw, Sloppy Joe, Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Smash Burger, Smoked Honey, Snake, Snakes, Snap Pea, Snap Peas, Spicy Tot, Spicy Tots, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Chantilly, Strawberry Pico, Sugar, Sweet Pepper, Sweet Pepper Vin, Sweet Peppers, Syrup, Taco, Tacos, Tasso, Tasso Ham, Tater Tot, Tater Tots, Tator Tot, Tator Tots, Tempura, Tempura Green Bean, Tempura Green Beans, THREE BEAN SALAD, Three Rum Caramel, Toast, Toasted Baguette, Toasted Bread, Tomato, Tomato Cream, Tomatoes, Tonic, Tot, Tots, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Crème, Vanilla Crème Anglaise, Vegas, Vegetable, Vegetables, Venison, VENISON TACO, VENISON TACOS, Vin, Vinaigrette, Vinegar, Vodka, whiskey, whisky, WHISKY SOUR, Wonton, Wontons, Xocolatl, Xocolatl Bitters, Yeast, Yeast Donut, Yeast Donuts, Yeast Doughnut, Yeast Doughnuts, Yuzu, Zest, “WHISKEY” SOUR

April 20, 2023
6:10 PM
by: Uhockey

Anima by EDO [4,] Las Vegas NV

Anima by EDO

Iced Tea

ITALIAN & SPANISH BOARD – Mortadella, Salchichón, Paletilla Iberica, Prosciutto de Parma, Chorizo, Manchego, Parmegiano Regiano, Mahon, Peppers, Olives, Grisini

CATALAN OLIVE OIL BREAD – Fresh Tomato, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Boquerones

AMUSE BOUCHE – Spanish Tortilla, Yolk Gel / Hummus Peanut

AMUSE BOUCHE – Avocado Gazpacho Olives

PERUVIAN BABY SCALLOPS – Shaved Brown Butter, Lemon, Arbequina Olive Oil

OYSTERS – Crème Fraiche, Kaluga Caviar

30-DAY DRY AGED CARPACCIO – Tartufata Sauce, Parmesan, Green Strawberry Vinegar

EGG BONBON – Pickled Egg Yolk, Guanciale, Kumato Tomato

SMOKED STURGEON – Foie Gras, Apple Compote, Crostini

JAMON IBERICO CROQUETA – Bechamel, Paletilla Shavings

AAA WHITE ASPARAGUS – Oyster Al I Oli, Yeast Vinaigrette, Trout Roe

NEW ZEALAND LANGOUSTINE – A la Plancha, Olive Oil, Garlic, Parsley, Caviar, Grilled Lemon

TRUFFLE CAVATELLI – Salchichón, Bone Marrow, English Peas

OXTAIL AGNOLOTTI – Valrhona Chocolate, Pine Nuts, Butter Sauce

MUSHROOM RAVIOLINI – Porcini Espuma, Fig, Chestnuts

TOMAHAWK SHORT RIB – Potato Mouseline, Sherry Black Pepper Sauce

CHOCOLATE CREMOSO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt

PASSION FRUIT CREME BRULEE

Serving Las Vegas since January 2022 and now a James Beard Award Foundation finalist, Anima by EDO merges Italian and Spanish Cuisine into a whole new experience with several of Chef Oscar Amador’s signatures making their way over from the flagship.

Run by industry veterans from front-of-house to kitchen it is following warm greetings at the door that guests are led to a choice of diverse seating options, banquets in the back most quiet with a full view of murals from local artist Apolo Torres.

More “approachable” than EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine per General Manager Roberto Liendo, though certainly never lacking for creativity, Dinner at Anima begins with Appetizers ranging from modernist Olives or Peanuts to briny Oysters following Baby Scallops topped in Brown Butter Curls plus good Olive Oil.

Serving Charcuterie from the former Barista station near the door, a mix of Spanish and Italian choices perfect for two-to-four alongside “Catalan Olive Oil Bread” and Boquerones, aged-Beef now arrives as a “Roll up” alongside creamy Eggs torched tableside at the center of Guanciale.

Focused largely on new items, though Foie Gras in whatever form Oscar chooses to serve it is a must, Croquettas pack plenty of punch into just two bites while grilled Asparagus benefit tremendously from Trout Roe and Oysters in malty Vinaigrette.

Going all-in on Pastas, two recently added and the Bone Marrow-slathered Cavatelli an Instagram-friendly signature, the “best” of Oxtail or Mushroom pockets is a toss-up as each are marvelous in Sauces that accentuate the protein while simultaneously adding nuance.

Not forgetting whole Langoustines from the grill complete with Caviar, the night’s entree consisted of bone-in Shortrib easily cut and served with a spoon before rounding out the night with Passion Fruit Creme Brulee and Chocolate Cremoso that shows off its Ingredient quality through simplicity.

www.animabyedo.com

Posted in Anima, Anima by EDO, Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 30-day Dry-Aged Beef, 30-day Dry-Aged Carpaccio, AAA WHITE ASPARAGUS, Aged Manchego, Aged Manchego Cheese, Agnolotti, Agnolotti Pasta, Aioli, Al I Oli, Amuse Bouche, Anima, Anima by EDO, Apple, Apple Compote, Apples, Arbequina, Arbequina Olive Oil, Asparagus, Avocado, Avocado Gazpacho Olive, Avocado Gazpacho Olives, Avocados, balsamic, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bean, Beans, Bechamel, Béchamel Sauce, Beef, Beef Carpaccio, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Beef Short Rib, Black Pepper, Black Pepper Sauce, Black Peppers, BonBon, Bone Marrow, Boquerones, Bread, Bread Crumbs, Breadcrumb, Breadcrumbs, Brown Butter, Butter, Butter Sauce, carpaccio, Catalan Olive Oil Bread, Cavatelli, Cavatelli Pasta, Caviar, charcuterie, Cheese, Chestnut, Chestnuts, Chevre, Chevre Cheese, Chick Pea, Chick Peas, Chickpea, Chickpeas, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chilis, Chocolate, CHOCOLATE CREMOSO, Chocolate Fudge, Chorizo, Chorizo Iberico, Cilantro, Cocoa, Compote, Confit, Cow, Cows, Cream, Crema, Creme, CRÈME BLULEE, Creme Brulee, Crème Fraiche, Cremoso, Crisp, Crisps, Croqueta, Croquetta, Croquettas, Croquette, Croquettes, Crostini, Crudo, Crumb, Crumble, Crumbs, Custard, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Fudge, Dessert, Desserts, Dressing, Dry-Aged Beef, Duck, Duck Liver, Ducks, Egg, EGG BONBON, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, endoedibles, English Pea, English Peas, Espuma, Fig, Figs, Fish, Fish Egg, Fish Eggs, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Foodie, Fresh Tomato, Fresh Tomatoes, Fudge, Garbanzo, Garbanzo Bean, Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzos, Garlic, Gazpacho, Gel, Gelee, Glaze, Goat Cheese, Green Strawberries, Green Strawberry, Green Strawberry Vinegar, Grilled Lemon, Grilled Lemons, Grissini, Guanciale, Ham, Housemade Sausage, Hummus, Hummus Peanut, Iberica, Iberico, Iberico de Bellota, Ice Tea, Iced Tea, Italian & Spanish Board, Jam, Jamon, Jamon Iberico, JAMON IBERICO CROQUETA, Jelly, Kalamata, Kalamata Olive, Kalamata Olives, Kalamata Vinaigrette, Kalamatas, Kaluga Caviar, Kumato Tomato, Kumato Tomatoes, Kushi, Kushi Oyster, Kushi Oysters, Kushis, Langoustine, Langoustines, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, Liver, LV, Mahon, Mahon Cheese, Manchego, Manchego Cheese, Marrow, Michael Uzmann, Micro-Cilantro, Mortadella, MORTADELLA RAVIOLINI, Mouseline, Mousse, Mushroom, MUSHROOM RAVIOLINI, Mushrooms, Nevada, New Zealand Langoustine, New Zealand Langoustine a La Plancha, New Zealand Langoustines, Noodle, Noodles, Nut, Nuts, NV, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olive Oil Bread, Olives, Onion, Onions, Oscar Amador, Oscar Amador Edo, Oscar Edo, Ox, Ox tail, Ox tails, Oxtail, OXTAIL AGNOLOTTI, Oxtails, Oyster, Oyster Al I Oli, Oysters, Pa Amb Tomaquet, Paletilla, Paletilla Iberica, Paletilla Shaving, Paletilla Shavings, Pan con Tomate, Pancetta, Parm, Parmagiana, Parmegianno Regianno, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parmigiano, Parmigiano Reggiano, Parsley, Passion Fruit, PASSION FRUIT CREME BRULEE, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peanut, Peanuts, Peas, Pecorino, Pecorino Cheese, Pepper, Peppers, Peruvian Scallop, Peruvian Scallops, Peruvian Scallops Crudo, Pickle, Pickled Egg Yolk, Pickled Egg Yolks, Pickles, Pig, Pine Nut, Pine Nuts, Piparra, Piparra Pepper, Piparra Peppers, Porcini, Porcini Espuma, Porcini Mushroom, Porcini Mushrooms, Porcinis, Pork, Potato, Potato Mouseline, Potatoes, Preserves, Prosciutto, Prosciutto de Parma, Prosciutto di Parma, Ravioli, Ravioli Pasta, Raviolini, Raviolini Pasta, Reduction, Rib, Ribs, Roberto Liendo, Roe, Salami, Salchichon, Salchichon Iberico, Salshichon, Salt, Sauce, Sauce Bechamel, Sausage, Scallop, Scallop Crudo, Scallops, Sea Salt, Shaved Brown Butter, Sherry, Sherry Black Pepper Sauce, Short Rib, Short Ribs, Sin City, Smoked Sturgeon, SMOKED STURGEON FISH, Soft Egg Yolk, Soft Egg Yolks, Spanish Tortilla, Speck, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sturgeon, Sturgeon Fish, Sugar, tail, Tails, Tartufata, Tartufata Sauce, Tea, The Gramercy, TOMAHAWK SHORT RIB, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tortilla, Trout, Trout Fish, Trout Roe, Truffle, TRUFFLE CAVATELLI, Truffles, Tuile, Valrhona, Valrhona Chocolate, Vanilla, Vegas, Vin, Vinaigrette, Vinegar, White Asparagus, Yeast, Yeast Vinaigrette, Yolk, Yolk Gel, Yolks

April 18, 2023
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Mr. BBQ [2,] Las Vegas NV

Mr. BBQ

Salad

Banchan

Ribeye, Bulgogi, Wagyu Beef Tongue, Chicken, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, Pork Neck, Pork Belly, etc.

Ice Cream

Located adjacent Shanghai Plaza at 4240 Spring Mountain Road California’s Mr. BBQ entered a growing All-You-Can-Eat Korean Barbeque scene in late-2022, the term “P.A.Y.C.E.” suggesting premium quality at a price of $48.99.

Open 11am until 11pm or later daily, a lively atmosphere plus pop-art and booming music creating a scene completed by televisions showing sports, it was without a wait that six guests sat down to dinner where grills with hidden ventilation assure patrons won’t go home smelling like smoke.

Offering Soju Cocktails, Korean Beers and Soft Drinks, the former highlighted by one that tastes like Tang and another thickened by Yogurt, Banchan arrives fast featuring everything from Kimchi and Sea Cucumber to airy Potato Salad and marinated Radishes.

Served at a suitable pace with grills changed quickly Proteins run the gamut from Prime Ribeye to Galbi, the Wagyu Beef Tongue previously unseen but entirely delicious as was the Pork Jowl and Belly.

Also conjuring up Stews and Egg Souffle, plus Offal for the brave, additional highlights include Pork and Chicken marinated in fiery Gochujang plus a scoop of Ice Cream that comes just before an admittedly modest check.

www.mrbbqlasvegas.com

Posted in Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Mr. BBQ, Mr. BBQ Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork Tagged Banchan, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beef Tongue, Belly, Broccoli, Bulgogi, Butter, Cabbage, Chicken, Chili, Chilis, Chocolate, Chungang, Cookie, Cookies, Cookies & Cream, Cookies & Cream Ice Cream, Cookies and Cream, Cookies and Cream Ice Cream, Corn, Cow, Cows, Cream, Dessert, Desserts, Edamame, endoedibles, Fermented Cabbage, Filet Mignon, Food, Foodie, Galbi, Galbi Beef, Ginger, Glaze, Green Onion, Green Onions, Ice Cream, KBBQ, Kimchi, Korean, Korean Barbecue, Korean Barbeque, Korean BBQ, Korean Kalbi, Korean Kalbi Beef, Lettuce, Lychee, Lychees, Mayo, Mayonnaise, Michael Uzmann, Mr. BBQ, Mr. BBQ Las Vegas, Mung Bean, Neapolitan Ice Cream, NY Strip, Oil, Onion, Onions, Oreo, Oreo Cookie, Oreo Cookies, Oreos, Pepper, Peppers, Pig, Pork, Pork Belly, Pork Neck, Pork Rib, Pork Ribs, Potato, Potato Salad, Potatoes, Radish, Radishes, Red Bean, Red Beans, Red Pepper, Red Peppers, Rib, Ribeye, Ribs, Rice, Salad, Salads, Salt, Sauce, Scallion, Scallion Salad, Scallions, sea cucumber, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Salt, Sea Weed, Seaweed, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Soup, Soups, Soy, Soy Sauce, Sweet Soy, Sweet Soy Sauce, Tofu, Tongue, Vacation, Wagyu, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu Beef Tongue, Wakame, White Rice, Yam, Yams

April 16, 2023
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Superfrico, Las Vegas NV

Superfrico

Sun King – El Tequileno Blanco, Spiced Aperol, Basil, Cucumber, Prickly Pear, Lime, Tomato Water

Meatballs Sicilianu – Dry-Age Beef, Saffron, Garlic, Pine Nut, Golden Raisin, Mint, Pistachio, Honey

Fried Mozzarella – Housemade Mozzarella, Sourdough Bread Crumbs, Spicy Marinara, Basil, Parsley, Lemon Zest

Sicilian Salad – Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, Winter Citrus, Candied Pine Nut, Olive Gremolata, Roasted Fennel Vinaigrette

Hamachi Crudo – Hamachi, Finger Lime, Yuzu, Radish, Mint, Smoked Trout Roe, Avocado, Olive Oil

Ultimate Pepperoni Square Pizza – Tomato, Housemade Mozzarella, ‘Nduja, Oregano, Ezzo Pepperoni, Pickled Chiles, Honey

Pistachio Mortadella Square Pizza – Pistachio Pesto, Housemade Mozzarella, Mortadella, Housemade Stracciatella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pistachios

Mushroom Mogul Round Pizza – White Wine, Lemon, Cream, Crimini Mushroom, Oyster Mushroom, Housemade Mozzarella, Garlic, Basil, Parsley, Thyme, Pickled Shallots, Truffles

Warm Brussels – Parmesan Vinaigrette, Honeycrisp Apple, Pickled Red Onion, Candied Hazelnut

Polenta – Fresno Chile Jam, Cream, Pecorino

Roasted Mushrooms – Sherry Vinegar, Shoyu, Cured and Smoked Egg Yolk

Crispy Rosemary Potato – Fingerling Potato, Garlic, Fried Herbs, Pecorino

Chicken Parm – Mary’s Chicken Breast, Spicy Marinara, Housemade Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Basil Oil, Parsley, Lemon Zest, Sourdough Bread Crumbs

Shrimp Fra Diavolo – Marinated Oishii Shrimp, Calabrian Chiles, Tomato, Crispy Garlic

Beef Cheek Rigatoni – Mishima Wagyu Beef, Roasted Mushrooms, Truffles

Duck Confit Pappardelle – Lemon Bread Crumbs, Whipped Ricotta, Olive & Caper Gremolata

Dessert Parade : Tiramisu – Coffee, Mascarpone, Espresso Crumble / Warm Chocolate Crostada – Semolina Crust, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Branca Menta Gelato, Blood Orange / Olive Oil Cake – Pistachio Gelato, Raspberry, Mascarpone Whip / Banana Walnut Tartufo – Miso Caramel, Torched Meringue / Sourdough Crumble Gelato – Vanilla, Strawberry, Caramelized Bread Crumbs, Olive Oil, Sea Salt / Roasted Pineapple Sorbetto – Lime, Tajin, Vanilla / Pistachio Gelato – Crumbled Candied Pistachios

Dreamed up by The Cosmopolitan and Spiegelworld Superfrico bills itself as “Italian American Psychedelic Cuisine,” in other words a lot of familiar plates reconceptualized and served amidst a roaming troupe of actors and art divided across the space that used to be Rose. Rabbit. Lie.

A curated environment from Heather Harmon and Lisa Stolist, artworks atop murals with ornate light fixtures all part of a busy environment also featuring ballerina flights and mermaids, it is once seated that service proves off-beat but also knowledgeable.

Seated in “The Artery” as opposed to the bar area with a DJ spinning vinyl most will begin with drinks, a color-coded array including many using Vegetables that pair quite well to starters including complex Sicilian Meatballs, a Salad bright with Fennel and Hamachi dredged in Olive Oil.

Making a big deal of house Mozzarella, the elaborate $80 presentation passed up in favor of a fried wedge with tangy Marinara, Pizzas from Anthony Falco are indeed special whether in a square Detroit form with Mortadella and Pistachio or large and round with a billowing Crust beneath lots of Mushrooms.

Dinner and a show but far different from Delilah or Mayfair, new acts changing the room’s dynamic at random intervals, it was during a strip-tease on-the-run that Chicken Parm joined Sides, the Bird itself fairly average while creamy Polenta, fried Brussels Sprouts and roasted Fungi tossed in smoked Egg Yolk are each commendable.

Changing the Pasta menu frequently, Shrimp Fra Diavolo seemingly Superfrico’s lone holdover, little here will outpace the likes of Esther’s Kitchen or Basilico in terms of taste or price though the Duck Pappardelle with piped Cheese offers a lot of diversity from bite to bite with lots of flavor.

A no-brainer in terms of Dessert, offered individually or as a “Parade,” it is best to cast caution aside and go all-in because dollar-for-dollar the price proves better for anything more than four and missing the Tartufo, Olive Oil Cake, Sourdough Crumble Gelato or Roasted Pineapple Sorbetto would be a mistake.

www.superfrico.com

Posted in Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pizza, Pork, Spiegelworld, Superfrico, Tiramisu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged Anthony Falco, Aperol, Apple, Apples, Avocado, Avocados, Banana, Banana Walnut Tartufo, Bananas, Basil, Basil Oil, Beef, Beef Cheek, Beef Cheek Rigatoni, Beef Cheeks, Blood Orange, Blood Oranges, Branca Menta, Branca Menta Gelato, Bread, Breadcrumb, Breadcrumbs, Breast, Breasts, Brussels Sprout, Brussels Sprouts, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Calabrian Chile, Calabrian Chiles, Calabrian Chili, Calabrian Chili Pepper, Calabrian Chili Peppers, Calabrian Chilis, Candied Hazelnut, Candied Hazelnuts, Candied Pine Nut, Candied Pine Nuts, Candied Pistachio, Candied Pistachios, Caper, Capers, Caramel, Caramelized Bread Crumb, Caramelized Bread Crumbs, Caramelized BreadCrumb, Caramelized BreadCrumbs, Cheek, Cheeks, Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Parm, Chicken Parmagiana, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Parmesean, Chicken Parmigiana, 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April 14, 2023
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Basilico Ristorante Italiano, Las Vegas NV

Basilico

Romagna – Gin, Grappa, Italicus Rosolio, Ginger, Lemon, Lambrusco

Clam and Bone Marrow Croquette

Carbonara Croquettes

Carrot Jerky

Pane Basket – Ciabatta, Grissini, Focaccia, Olive Oil, Balsamic, Whipped Lardo and Strawberry Gelee, Buffalo Ricotta and Shaved Chocolate, Seaweed-Yuzu Butter

Caprese, Basil Crisp, Straciatella Cream, Confit Tomatoes, Olive Oil, Buffalo Ricotta Snow

Dashi Braised Octopus, Tomato Marmalade, Octopus Mayo, Capers

Squash Blossoms, Buffalo Ricotta, ‘Nduja, Soy soaked Uni, Herb Bearnaise

Foiemisu, Fig Jam, Mascarpone, Toasted Cocoa Nibs

Smoked Cigar, Duck Mousse, Sesame Truffle Ash

Diavolo Pizza, San Marzano Pomodoro, Fior di Latte, Soppressata, Sausage, Calabrese Pepper

Pasta Putanessca Sandwich, Soaked Pasta Steam Bread, Olives, Anchovies, Tomatoes, Straciatella

Tarragon Fazzoletti, Lobster, Burrata, Calabrese Pepper, Lime Zest

Rigatoni, Artichoke, Caviar, Cinnamon

Veal Chop Aosta, Cotto Ham, Fontina Cheese, Fried Egg

Parmigiano Gelato, Lemon Ginger Pound Cake, Spiced Poached Pear, Vin Brulee, Saba

Panna Cotta, Lemon Thyme Goat Milk, Port Sauce, Nutmeg Tuile, Blueberry

Fresh off a JBFA nomination at Anima by EDO comes Chef Francesco Di Caudo’s Basilico Ristorante Italiano, a sizable space at Evora in Southwest Las Vegas where the native of Italy looks to add much needed modernity to Las Vegas’ Italian dining scene.

Originally encountered at Ferraro’s in 2015, ideas such as Artichokes with Cinnamon and Risotto bolstered by Espresso carried over to Di Caudo’s first solo project, it is amidst contemporary décor that diners are invited to relax on comfortable red chairs with stone, wood and Wine bottles adding elegance.

Starting the night with daily Canapes such as Croquettes and Carrot “Jerky,” all off-menu but befitting a theme that features top quality Ingredients infused with innovative touches, Basilico’s “Caprese” looks like a dish offered at retrobottega in Rome while the Dashi Braised Octopus shows Francesco’s willingness to explore flavors outside his motherland with precision.

Priced appropriate to what is offered, Squash Blossoms with spicy Sausage and Uni quite unlike anything else offered in Las Vegas today, Basilico’s duo of Duck works as well in the mouth as on Instagram whether creamy “Foiemisu” or the “Duck Cigar” unveiled in a puff of smoke.

More classic in terms of Pizza, a Margherita overlooked in favor of the medium-spicy Diavolo, Pastas are a centerpiece whether in their traditional form or utilizing soaked Noodles to make Bread surrounding the complex flavors of Putanessca.

Showing a great memory by bringing back Artichokes, Caviar and Cinnamon for one night only it was with bellies already full that Di Caudo dropped fried Veal stuffed with Ham and Cheese, and although Modern Italian will always be a polarizing subject there is no denying Liquid Nitrogen tableside Parmigiano Gelato is a signature Dessert that lives up to it’s billing.

www.basilicolv.com

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April 12, 2023
11:21 AM
by: Uhockey

Pinkbox Doughnuts (East Sunset Road,) Las Vegas NV

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Maple Ol’ Fashioned

Lil Blue – Blueberry Cake Doughnut

Hockey Puck – Chocolate Cake Doughnut, Chocolate Frosting, White Whip

Purple Rain – Ube Cake Doughnut, Glaze, Ube Cake Crumble

El Guzman DoughCro – Croissant Doughnut, Guava, Sweet Cream Cheese

Pink Face DoughCro – Croissant Doughnut, Pink Vanilla Frosting, Sprinkles

Ol’ Fashioned

Crumb Bum – Vanilla Cake Doughnut, Cinnamon Streusel, Powdered Sugar

Porky Face DoughCro – Croissant Doughnut, Maple Frosting, Bacon

OG – Glazed Raised Ring

Porky – Yeast Doughnut, Maple Frosting, Bacon

Chocolate Ol’ Fashioned

Care Bear – Raised Doughnut, Yellow Vanilla Frosting

The Caramelo – Yeast Doughnut, White Frosting, Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Drizzle, Caramel Drizzle

It’s Ya Birthday – Yeast Doughnut, Vanilla Frosting, Birthday Cake Filling, Blonde Oreos, Vanilla Icing, Party Décor

Blackjack – Yeast Doughnut, Cookies ‘n Cream Buttercream, Oreo Cookie Crumble, White Frosting

Sup Shorty – Glazed Raised Doughnut, Fresh Glazed Strawberries, Cream

Chocolate Bomb – Raised Doughnut, Powdered Sugar, Chocolate Bavarian Cream

Banana Puddin’ – Cake Doughnut, Glaze, Whip, Banana Pudding, Nilla Wafer, Graham Cracker Crumble

Gimme S’more – Raised Doughnut, Chocolate Frosting, Marshmallow Creme, Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker Crumble

Mr. Blueberry – Raised Doughnut, White Frosting, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blonde Oreo Crumble, White Chocolate Chips, Blueberry Glaze

Baby Got Razz – Yeast Doughnut, Granulated Sugar, Housemade Raspberry Cheesecake Filling

Opened in April 2021 at the intersection of East Sunset Road and Annie Oakley the forth Pinkbox Doughnuts was the first with a drive-thru, but aside from that and some serious branding the location adheres to the same high standards that Roberto Armanino set out with from the beginning.

Open 24-hours with fresh bakes replenishing supply as necessary, high volume assuring everything is fresh, Lil Blue and Crumb Bum each suggest a good grip on the basics while “Baby Got Razz,” “Mr. Blueberry” and “The Caramelo” each upgrade traditional Bismarks by way of Cheesecake Filling.

Fully committed to clever nomenclature, “It’s Ya Birthday” packed with Frosting beneath party décor, “Hockey Puck” celebrates a Golden Knights partnership in the style of a Ding Dong alongside other favorites such as the Oreo-fluff “Blackjack” and campfire classic “Gimme S’more.”

Channeling Glendora’s Donut Man for “Sup Shorty,” and the south for “Banana Puddin’,” fans of Ube will find themselves bathing in the “Purple Rain” before stopping short to get a bite of Croissant Doughtnuts Iced, beneath Bacon or as a monthly special titled “El Guzman” with Guava and Cheese.

www.pinkboxdoughnuts.com

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April 10, 2023
11:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Noodlehead [2,] Las Vegas NV

Noodlehead

Chinese Beef Roll

Spicy Wonton

Dan Dan Noodles

Malaysian Curry Rice

Mongolian Beef Chow Mein

Located in Spring Mountain Center, across Jones Boulevard from EDO, SeaFresh and China Mama, Noodlehead has quietly been earning a reputation thanks to handmade Noodles and Asian small plates offered at bargain prices with exemplary customer service.

Offered at a range of spice-levels, Malaysian Curry using Coconut Milk to keep Chilies in check, Dan Dan Noodles come tingly but not fiery in a huge bowl for just $10.95 while similarly priced Chow Mein performs well for more timid palates.

Adding Chinese Beef Rolls that come densely packed with Meat but no grease “Spicy Wontons” arrive afloat in in Chili Oil with delicate Noodles loosely adherent so as to absorb every last drop.

Open for lunch and dinner daily Noodlehead offers exceptional handmade Noodles, bright flavors, bargain prices and impressive service across a diverse menu from which almost anyone can find something to suit their tastes.

www.noodleheadvegas.com

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