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August 29, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Al Solito Posto [4,] Las Vegas NV

Al Solito Posto

Iced Tea

Focaccia – Garlic Herb Oil

Truffled Mozzarella Pizzetta – Caramelized Onion, Potato, Thyme

Caprese Salad – Heirloom Tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, White Balsamic

Fried Squash Blossoms – Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, Lemon

Nonna’s Meatballs – Fried Polenta, Marinara, Basil

Chicken Marsala – Roasted Mushrooms, Pearl Onions, Florio Marsala, Roasted Garlic, Mashed Potatoes

Veal Parmigiana – Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Rosemary Breadcrumbs

Lasagna Al Forno – Handmade Pasta, Bolognese, Herbed Ricotta

Sweet Corn Agnolotti – Brown Butter, Parmesan, Chive

Casarecce – Black Kale Pesto, Shiitake, Mushroom, Almonds

Limoncello

Italian Rainbow Cake – Chocolate Buttercream, Toasted Almonds

Apple Crostata – Brown Butter Crumble, Vanilla Gelato

Chocolate Cheesecake – Amarena Cherries, Amaretto Hot Fudge

Established in Summerlin as the pandemic wained, and already “the Usual Place” for residents of Las Vegas’ affluent suburb, dinner on Monday found Al Solito Posto near-capacity for a taste of Chef James Trees and team’s East Coast Italian Food.

A replacement for Brio Italian Grill at Tivoli Village, approximately 180 indoor seats filled plus several on the patio, it was after greetings at the hostess’ stand that ten guests were led to a table beneath locally made craftwork, service from General Manager Carlo Cannuscio’s front of house attentive and friendly without the theatrics of Carbone.

Boisterous but not exactly loud in the lounge it was after deciding on Beverages that Carte Blanche was deferred to the kitchen, complimentary housemade Focaccia plus Garlic Herb Olive Oil mixed tableside soon to arrive and consumed nearly as quickly.

Happy to see Chef Adam Rios at the pass Appetizers consist of Soups, Salads and Antipasti, the Meatballs tight but not overworked adjacent a triangle of Cornmeal while the Fried Squash Blossoms and Caprese Salad each put Cheese to good use coming across extra creamy with an herbaceous finish.

Utilizing fresh Ingredients across the board, prices ranging $12-$23 for Starters and $19-$68 for Entrees a veritable bargain despite outpacing most of Las Vegas Boulevard, an additional starter saw Al Solito Posto former Happy-Hour-only Pizzetta shine ahead of textbook Chicken Marsala.

Able to handle big volume thanks to skilled cooks and a sizable kitchen course two also featured Las Vegas’ best Lasagna adjacent delicate Sweet Corn Agnolotti, housemade Casarecce also impressive thanks to bitter Pesto and Mushrooms while reference-standard Veal Parm compares favorably to Carbone or nearby Osteria Fiorella.

Contracting the Dessert menu slightly, Bomboloni and Budino and Cheesecake now Chocolate, those seeking a showstopper remain encouraged to choose between Italian Rainbow Cake that is more like Birthday Cake than the Italian Tricolor “Cookie” or an Apple Crostata that is texturally masterful, the size of a whole Pie and served piping hot with a side of Vanilla Gelato waiting to be melted on top.

FIVE STARS: Over a year since opening Al Solito Posto is firing on all cylinders, plates ranging from light to hearty each well-executed while the service team led by Carlo Cannuscio provides for a memorable night of Food and Beverage in Summerlin.

RECOMMENDED: Fried Squash Blossoms, Lasagna Al Forno, Veal Parmigiana, Sweet Corn Agnolotti, Apple Crostata.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Brunch and Lunch now offered, see the website for details.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.alsolito.com

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August 29, 2022
10:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Randy’s Donuts (South Rainbow Boulevard,) Las Vegas NV

Randy’s Donuts

Apple Fritter

Chocolate Crondy

Bacon Maple Long John

Red Velvet Cake

Maple Raised

Glazed Raised

Cherry Iced Cake

Chocolate Buttermilk Bar

Bear Claw

Maple Long John

Chocolate Long John

Matcha Tea Raised

Located just off the 405 in Inglewood is Randy’s Donuts, this year celebrating its 70th year slinging fried Dough under an iconic 32-foot sign 24/7, and now growing the name globally with 20+ locations stretching to South Korea and Dubai – or in this case Sin City.

Unimpressive in 2015 at the Original, though new outposts trend cleaner without the cash-only policy, Randy’s on South Rainbow Boulevard opened in August 2022, recipes reportedly unchanged since day one though premium toppings and savory items have been added.

Busy at 10:00am on a Monday, though a full selection was available, it was in exchange for $25.45 that a “Mixed Dozen” Donuts were received, the Apple Fritter far better than those at Randy’s flagship thanks to crackling Glaze over a soft center while the laminated “Crondy” failed to rival Pink Box or Coco.

Recalling Cake Donuts greasy, Randy’s Red Velvet and regular with Cherry Icing actually performing well, Maple Frosting featured abundantly, its taste artificial but pleasant with or without Bacon while Matcha may as well have been Pistachio or any nondescript Nut flavor.

Doing justice to classic Chocolate, though the Buttermilk Bar would have been equally good or better simply glazed, Randy’s Bear Claw was something of a hidden gem thanks to good rise and plenty of filling that trends less sweet than many thanks to an abundance of Cinnamon.

THREE STARS: Well-priced in the current market California-brand Randy’s lures guests in with history and executes on par with other mom n’ pop shops but not on par with Las Vegas’ best purveyors of fried Dough.

RECOMMENDED: Bear Claw, Apple Fritter, Buttermilk Bar.

AVOID: Matcha Tea Raised.

TIP: Three more Las Vegas locations coming soon.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.randysdonuts.com

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August 27, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Carson Kitchen [28,] Las Vegas NV

Carson Kitchen

The Bee’s Knees – Local Gin, Quince, Smoked Honey, Lemon

Choose Joy – Japanese Whiskey, Lemon, Lychee, Coconut, Butterfly Pea

Crispy Chicken Skins – Smoked Honey

Tempura Green Beans – Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese

Bacon Jam – Havarti, Toasted Baguette

Crawfish Tacos – Tasso Ham Slaw

Hotdog Burnt Ends – BBQ Glaze, High Brow Ranch, Pickles, White Bread

Watermelon & Feta – Cucumber, White Balsamic, Red Onion, Mint

Beet Tartare – Pistachio, Mandarin, Goat Cheese, Crisps

Mushroom Flatbread – BBQ Mushroom, Red Onion

BLT Flatbread – Teriyaki Bacon, Wasabi Aioli, Grape Tomatoes, Arugula

Black Rice & Oxtail Risotto – Parmesan Cream, Gremolata

Baked Mac & Cheese – shhhh, it’s a secret

Pork Meatloaf – Molasses Glaze, Crispy Onions

Salmon – Mango-Lime Salsa

Secret Sunday Chicken Sandwich – Spicy Pickle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Spicy Tots, Ketchup

Glazed Donut Bread Pudding – Three Rum Caramel, Vanilla Crème Anglaise

Berry Posset – Moscato Blueberries, Greek Yogurt, Lemon Zest

Bourbon Fudge Brownie – Brown Butter Bacon Ice Cream

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 with greetings from GM Ethan Asch that six diners were seated at a familiar table, Saturday at 12:00pm for a second look at Summer 2022’s menu.

Still DTLV’s best Restaurant since its inception, a team of talented servers providing faultless service while music plays overhead, it was alongside Cocktails that dining began shortly, Choose Joy smooth yet poignant in a manner well suited to iconic Chicken Skins, bubbling Bacon Jam and fried Crawfish Tacos topped in piquant Ham Slaw.

Continuing with more Skins, equally enjoyable today as in 2014, Tempura Green Beans remain similarly crave-worthy thanks to crisp coating ready to support Pepper Jelly while Beet Tartare continues to wow even those who “don’t like Beets” thanks to complex flavors and textures.

The Bee’s Knees poured next, a personal favorite whose herbs and sweetness benefit Summer-favorite Watermelon & Feta, Harwell’s “secret” Mac & Cheese remains popular for a reason, as does Oxtail Risotto rife with Parmesan balanced by Gremolata.

Not forgetting Hotdog Burnt Ends, fun and faultless beneath sticky BBQ Glaze, Flatbreads see this season’s Mushrooms also tossed in BBQ while the “BLT” is rethought via Wasabi and Arugula before delving into Pork Meatloaf topped in Molasses plus Crispy Onions.

Ordering Salmon on request, a good piece of Fish cooked properly, first timers also got a chance to experience Carson Kitchen’s “Secret Sunday Chicken” before a “two of each” Dessert order featuring Las Vegas’ best Brownie and Donut Bread Pudding plus a Berry Posset that is perfect for warmer weather thanks to Greek Yogurt and Blueberries.

FIVE STARS: Ground-breaking since opening Carson Kitchen’s excellence has seemingly become so expected that locals are prone to overlook it, but with the current menu as innovative as ever Cory Harwell, Scott Simon, David English, Rachel Tate and Ethan Asch continue to run Downtown Las Vegas’ most important Restaurant.

RECOMMENDED: Choose Joy, The Bee’s Knees, Crawfish Tacos, Crispy Chicken Skins, Tempura Green Beans, Hotdog Burnt Ends, Beet Tartare, Pork Meatloaf, Secret Sunday Chicken Sandwich, Bourbon Fudge Brownie.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Full Menu 11:30 to 10pm Mon-Thu and till 11pm Friday as well as Saturday. Brunch is offered 11:00am until 4:00pm on Sundays, with the whole menu also available then and up to closing.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.carsonkitchen.com

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August 25, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Crumbl (UNLV) [2,] Las Vegas NV

Cumbl

Milk Chocolate Chip – Milk Chocolate Chips

Mother’s Circus Animal Sugar Cookie – Vanilla Cookie, Melted White Chocolate Chips, Mother’s® Original Circus Animal Cookie

Cinnamon Frybread – Frybread Cookie, Melted Butter, Cinnamon Buttercream

Oreo Mallow Sandwich – Marshmallow Cream Center, Chocolate Brownie Cookies, Oreo Cookie Pieces

Strawberry Shortcake – Vanilla Cake Cookie, Whipped Cream, Housemade Strawberry Jam, Strawberries

Red Velvet Cupcake – Red Velvet Cookie, Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting, Red Velvet Pieces

Debuted in Logan, Utah, Crumbl took the city by storm, their Instagramable Cookies offered in thirty stores across six states by 2019 and now easily 100+ with six in Las Vegas including the Maryland Parkway location opened in November 2019.

The brainchild of Sawyer Hemsley and Jason McGowan, rapid expansion through franchising yielding mixed results from store to store as evidence by Social Media, it was after a few improving experiences that the UNLV storefront proved competent with the staff exceedingly pleasant whilst describing each $3 round.

Undoubtedly popular in part due to photogenicity, though a sterile interior oversells the fact that everything is made from scratch, the first thing those entering will notice is Crumbl’s limited collection of weekly flavors, four or five specials alongside Sugar slathered in seasonal Icing plus Chocolate Chip that uses all Milk Chocolate and trends far too sweet.

Still a young company, so much success despite only starting in September 2017 certainly enviable, best bites came from weekly specials that included Strawberry Shortcake plus Cinnamon Frybread bolstered by a good amount of Buttercream.

Offered onsite or via delivery from 8am until at least 10pm Monday through Saturday it was next that Red Velvet fared as anticipated while Oreo Mallow Sandwich was decidedly rich and more Whoopie Pie than Sandwich Cookie.

THREE STARS: With Cookies currently seeing a surge in popularity Utah-brand Crumbl lures guests in by rotating flavors weekly, this collection successful with a few flavors but otherwise a mixed bag that still sees the consistency too “cakey” most of the time.

RECOMMENDED: Cinnamon Fry Bread, Strawberry Shortcake.

AVOID: Chocolate Chip, Sugar, Oreo Mallow Sandwich.

TIP: $3 each or $10 for four. Delivery range and offerings found at www.crumblcookies.com/order

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.crumblcookies.com

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August 23, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Noodlehead, Las Vegas NV

Noodlehead

Scallion Pancakes

Crispy Satay Tofu

Black Fungus and Cucumber Salad

Mung Bean Jelly Noodles with Chili Sauce

Chinese Beef Roll

Malaysian Curry Chicken Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles

Vegetable Chow Mein

Beef Brisket Noodles

Chicken and Mushroom Noodles

Ground Beef and Pepper Noodles

Yibin Burning Noodles

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.

Part of Sin City since November 2021, nearby 168 Market driving foot traffic to a concise Restaurant longer than wide, it is from a Husband and Wife team that guests are welcomed from 11:00am until 9:00pm daily whether for take-out or dining in.

Formerly Chef Chings, a little paint and redecorating providing turnkey access to attentive owners, it was as a party of eleven that a dozen dishes were tasted, Scallion Pancakes on par with others around the Valley while fried Tofu with Peanuts and Satay Sauce offer bold contrast in terms of both taste and texture.

Adding three more Appetizers, a lightly-dressed Black Fungus and Cucumber Salad earning high marks, Chinese Beef Rolls come densely packed with Meat but no grease while Mung Bean Jelly Noodles with Chili Sauce served room-temperature are an absolute must-order.

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 Yibin Burning Noodle are a worthy “signature” from the Chef’s home town that adds Pickled Vegetables and Peanuts to the mix.

Capable of satisfying timid palates with Vegetable Chow Mein featuring fresh and chewy handmade noodles, not to mention Chicken and Mushroom Noodles that outpace most Grandma’s “secret recipes” for Chicken Soup, fans of heat will want to order Ground Beef and Pepper Noodles topped in Thai Chilies while guests who like Pho will discover Noodlehead’s Beef Brisket Noodles full of depth but not sodium with a satiny mouthfeel.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: 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 taste buds.

RECOMMENDED: Crispy Satay Tofu, Mung Bean Jelly Noodles with Chili Sauce, Dan Dan Noodles, Beef Brisket Noodles, Chicken and Mushroom Noodles, Yibin Burning Noodles.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Online ordering available by many of the usual suspects.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.noodleheadvegas.com

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August 22, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Mint Indian Bistro on Durango [4,] Las Vegas NV

Mint Indian Bistro

Basmati Rice

Samosa – Spiced Potatoes, Peas, Mint Chutney, Tamarind Chutney

Butter Naan

Potato and Pea Paratha

Cauliflower Mahakali Mango Masala – Mango, Garlic, Pepper, Onion, Fennel Seed

Chicken Chetinad Curry – Coconut, Poppy Seeds, Onion, Turmeric, Chili Powder, Tomato, Bay Leaf / Vegetable Karma Korma – Cashews, Coconut, Nutmeg, Cumin, Garam Masala, Turmeric

Malai Kabob – Cream, Yogurt, Black Pepper, Coriander, Ginger, Garlic

Although Mint Indian Bistro has been serving Spring Valley since December 2016 it wasn’t until a recent merger with India Oven Masala Bar Grill that the decision was made to revisit the Restaurant at Dinner, Ulzan Mehta’s joining with Kris and Bindi Parikh somewhat bittersweet as Las Vegas lost one of its best Indian Eateries and some of Mr. Mehta’s wonderful recipes in the process.

Still something of a secret, traditional music playing overhead and patrons largely Indian plus a smattering of other cultures, it was with bottles of Water placed on tables that guests were encouraged to explore Mint’s offerings that would soon be served by tray-carrying robots.

Sticking largely to old favorites, Naan and Paratha both commendable, Dinner began with Samosas fried Golden plus a pair of Chutneys from which Tamarind proved the favorite.

Unable to settle on just one Curry or Stew, indecision or a desire to taste a bit of everything one of the best reasons to visit Mint’s 11:00am to 3:00pm daily Buffet, it was on request that three different selections arrived in addition to Malai Kabob, Mint’s signature Mango Masala walking a fine line between sweet and savory with pronounced creaminess while Chetinad Curry and Karma Korma were less memorable while at the same time more expensive than elsewhere.

THREE STARS: More expensive than recently-opened Clove and reliant on robot service Mint remains a decent choice for Indian Cuisine provided one sticks to signatures and doesn’t mind paying a little extra.

RECOMMENDED: Potato and Pea Paratha, Cauliflower Mahakali Mango Masala, Malai Kabob.

AVOID: Vegetable Karma Korma eats far too mushy.

TIP: Mint offers easy catering, banquet space and even meal prep services. Look online, call 702-247-4610 or e-mail info@mintbistro.com to inquire.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.mintbistro.com/spring-valley

Posted in Bread Basket, Food, Las Vegas, Mint, Mint Indian, Mint Indian Bistro, Mint Indian Bistro on Durango, Nevada Tagged Basmati Rice, Batter, Bay Leaf, Bay Leaves, Bean, Beans, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Bindi Parikh, Bird Chili, Bird Chilis, Black Pepper, Black Peppers, Bread, Butter, Butter Naan, Butter Naan Bread, Cardamom, Carrot, Carrots, Cashew, Cashews, Cauliflower, Cauliflower Mahakali Mango Masala, Chetinad Curry, Chick Pea, Chick Peas, Chicken, Chicken Chetinad Curry, Chicken Kabob, Chicken Kabobs, Chicken Kebob, Chicken Kebobs, Chickens, Chickpea, Chickpeas, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chili Powder, Chilis, Chutney, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Clove, Cloves, Coconut, Coconuts, Coriander, Cream, Cumin, Curry, Curry Powder, endoedibles, Fennel, Fennel Seed, Fennel Seeds, Food, Foodie, Garam, Garam Masala, Garbanzo, Garbanzo Bean, Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzos, Garlic, Ghee, Ginger, Halwa, Kabab, Kababs, Kabob, Kabobs, Karma Korma, Korma, Kris Parikh, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, LV, Mahakali Mango Masala, Malai Kabob, Mango, Mango Masala, Mangoes, Mangos, Masala, Michael Uzmann, Mint, Mint Chutney, Mint Indian, Mint Indian Bistro, Mint Indian Bistro Catering, Mint Indian Bistro on Durango, Naan, Naan Bread, Nevada, Nut, Nutmeg, Nuts, NV, Onion, Onions, Paratha, Paratha Bread, Pea, Peas, Pepper, Peppercorn, Peppercorns, Peppers, Poppy Seed, Poppy Seeds, Potato, Potato and Pea Paratha, Potato and Pea Paratha Bread, Potatoes, Powder, Red Chili, Red Chili Pepper, Red Chili Peppers, Red Chili Powder, Red Chilis, Rice, Samosa, Samosas, Sauce, Seed, Seeds, Sin City, Spiced Potato, Spiced Potatoes, Tamarind, Tamarind Chutney, Tomato, Tomatoes, Turmeric, Ulzan Mehta, Vegas, Vegetable, Vegetable Karma Korma, Vegetable Samosa, Vegetable Samosas, Vegetables, White Rice, Yogurt

August 21, 2022
4:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Cake World Bakery [2,] Las Vegas NV

Cake World Bakery

Chestnut Concha / Ombligo

Cochito / Cochinito

Oreja

Queso Empanada

Ojos de Buey (Besos) (Yoyo de Fresa y Coco)

Tres Leches

Last visited four years prior Cake World Bakery continues doing good business in DTLV, the Panaderia at 220 North Maryland Parkway flying well below Las Vegas’ PR-driven radar despite being located at that same address for over two decades.

Not to be mistaken with the similarly named Cake World on North Tenaya Way, the focus of both spaces on Mexican Pan Dulce and custom-orders but entirely unrelated, Cake World Bakery is owned and operated by Juan Castenada who immigrated from Guanajuato in 1959, the son of a baker eventually picking up the family trade after a couple of career changes and never looking back after opening the single-story blue shop in 2002.

Certainly not a part of town frequented by tourists or even middle-class locals, though the slow gentrification of East Fremont including the likes of nearby PublicUS has created a cultural shift that makes the small Bakery’s barred windows seem a bit overly-cautious, guests entering Cake World Bakery will immediately find themselves greeted by either Juan or one of his family members, a pair of racks decked out in Pastries separating seating from the kitchen while chillers reside to the right full of Cakes and Beverages.

More English-fluent than other Panaderia in town, both in person and over the phone, it was after several minutes indecision that an order was arranged in addition to a Tres Leches Birthday Cake sporting a picture of the guest of honor.

Inexpensive as those familiar with such places might anticipate, a dozen Pan Dulce and the stacked Sponge Cake topped with Cream, Custard, and Condensed Milk tallying just $35, it was home that items were cut and tasted, the Concha-like Bread flavored by Sugar and Chestnuts starting things off and better than any other found thus far in Las Vegas while Pig-shaped Gingerbread was soft and spongy.

Moving next to Ojos de Buey, Besos by any other name always a favorite, those seeking something with a bit more crunch would do well to opt for one of Cake World Bakery’s Elephant Ears covered with caramelized Sugar or the Cream Cheese Empanada that tiptoes the line between sweet and savory.

Saving the Cake for last fans will be happy to know that Chef Castenada’s many years in the business have yielded a textbook recipe that arrives soaking-wet while maintaining textural complexity thanks to smooth Custard between layers of Cake and the addition of chopped Strawberries.

FOUR STARS: Not quite as well stocked as Las Vegas’ other Panaderia, though quality certainly makes up for quantity in most cases, Cake World Bakery is an underregarded gem ”hidden” in plain sight to everyone but their longtime customers and a place more non-Hispanics would do well to discover based on the combination of value and taste.

RECOMMENDED: Tres Leches, Ombligo, Besos, Oreja, Queso Empanada.

AVOID: The Cochito tastes more like Rye with a bit of sweetness than the traditional Gingerbread most are familiar with.

TIP: 7a-7p Monday through Saturday and 7a-5p Sunday, call (702) 471-7111 or visit the store for custom orders.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor

www.cakeworld1.com

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August 21, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails, Henderson NV

Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails

Pastry Tray – Tumbleweed Cinnamon Bread, Boom Bang Coffee Roll, Bostock

Dutch Pancake – Banana, Blueberry, Strawberry, Whipped Cream

Eggs per Elia – Cast Iron Baked Eggs, Chipotle Marinara, Chorizo, Parmesan, Baguette

Truffled Scrambled Egg Tart – Black Truffle, Fines Herbes, Soft Scrambled Eggs

Boom Bang “Monte Cristo” – Breakfast Sandwich, Ham, Sharp Cheddar, Scrambled Eggs, Apricot Jam, Maple Syrup, Fruit

Hash Browns

French Fries, Ketchup

Everything Seasoned Hoagie – Lox, Scallion Cream Cheese, Cucumber-Red Onion Salad

Chilaquiles – Salsa Verde, Sunny Side Up Eggs, Cotija Cheese, Crema

Ho-Ho Cake

Vanilla Apricot Cake

Opened in November of 2021 by Joel Robuchon alumnus Elia Aboumrad-Page Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails has been heralded by respected Chefs and the expected media outlets since the beginning, the location in a shopping complex on Valle Verde Drive in Henderson making the Restaurant a schlep for most but certainly not dissuading a crowd for Brunch on the weekend.

Joined by Christian Page and Tony Angotti, both industry veterans known from stints in Los Angeles and Sin City, Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails describes its style as “chef-driven New American & French” though the menu ranges from Mexican to Israeli during the day with even greater diversity in the evening.

Blending desert-landscapes with retro-Vegas imagery inside, a case full of Cakes and freshly-baked Pastries greeting guests ahead of the hostess stand, it was as a party of eight that thirteen items were sampled, a Pastry tray highlighted by the Boom Bang Coffee Roll drizzled in fragrant Icing plus Bostock as good one will find outside of France.

Accessibly priced save for $9 Hash Browns that might command 1/3 as much at a greasy spoon, the $7 Fries a far better bargain for those craving Potatoes, Eggs per Elia channel Shakshuka with added spice from Chipotle and Chorizo while a small Dutch Pancake also comes in cast-iron but seems a little thick across the bottom.

Ingredient-focused for Meats and Produce, Lox served with an “Everything Hoagie” satin-smooth, Chilaquiles perform well as Chips hold up to Eggs, Cream and Salsa while the Truffled Scrambled Egg Tart combines shattering Puff Pastry with fluffy indulgence.

Less refined for the Boom Bang “Monte Cristo,” a deep fried Breakfast Sandwich that remains defiantly ungreasy around Ham, Cheddar and Eggs whether eaten plain or with Apricot Jam and Maple Syrup, Desserts come plated by the kitchen or cut in large wedges with the better of Ho-Ho Cake versus Vanilla Apricot Cake a toss-up depending on ones’ love of Chocolate.

THREE AND A HALF STARS: Located on Valle Verde Drive in Henderson Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails is a brunch worth driving for. Not the sort of place one finds by accident Chef Elia Aboumrad-Page’s cuisine is hearty but refined and covers a wide swath of styles with skill.

RECOMMENDED: Boom Bang Coffee Roll, Bostock, Eggs per Elia, Truffled Scrambled Egg Tart, Boom Bang “Monte Cristo.”

AVOID: Hash Browns, Dutch Pancake.

TIP: Brunch Sat-Sun 10:30a – 3:00p, Dinner Wed-Mon 5:00p – 10:00p

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.boombang.restaurant

Posted in Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails, Bread Basket, Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, pancake, Pancakes, Pork, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 100% Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Almond, Almonds, Apricot, Apricot Jam, Apricots, Baguette, Baguettes, Baked Egg, Baked Eggs, Banana, Bananas, Black Truffle, Black Truffles, Blueberries, Blueberry, Boom Bang Coffee Roll, Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails, Boom Bang “Monte Cristo”, Bostock, Bread, Breakfast, Breakfast Sandwich, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Cast Iron Baked Egg, Cast Iron Baked Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Chilaquiles, Chip, Chipotle Marinara, Chipotle Pepper, Chipotle Peppers, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Icing, Chorizo, Christian Page, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Coffee, Coffee Roll, Coffee Rolls, Corn, Corn Tortilla, Corn Tortilla Chips, Corn Tortillas, Cotija, Cotija Cheese, Cream, Cream Cheese, Crema, Cucumber, Cucumber-Red Onion Salad, Cucumbers, Cured Salmon, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Dutch Baby, Dutch Pancake, Dutch Pancakes, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, Eggs per Elia, Elia Aboumrad, Elia Aboumrad-Page, endoedibles, Everything Seasoned Hoagie, Everything Seasoning, Fines Herbes, Fish, Food, Foodie, French Fries, French Fry, Fries, Frosting, Fruit, Fruits, Ganache, Garlic, Ham, Hash, Hash Brown, Hash Browns, Henderson, Herb, Herbs, Ho-Ho Cake, Hoagie, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Ketchup, Kiwi, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi Fruits, Kiwis, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, Lox, LV, Maple, Maple Syrup, Marinara, Marinara Sauce, Melon, Melons, Michael Uzmann, Monte Cristo, Monte Cristo Sandwich, Nevada, NV, Onion, Onions, Pancake, Pancakes, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Pastries, Pastry, Pastry Tray, Pepper, Peppers, Pig, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Pure Maple Syrup, Red Onion, Red Onions, Roll, Rolls, Salad, Salmon, Salmon Fish, Salsa, Salsa Verde, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Scallion, Scallion Cream Cheese, Scallions, Scrambled Egg, Scrambled Egg Tart, Scrambled Eggs, Sharp Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sin City, Soft Scrambled Egg, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sugar, Sunny-side Up Egg, Sunny-side Up Eggs, Syrup, Tart, Tarts, Tomatillo, Tomatillos, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Tony Angotti, Tortilla, Tortilla Chip, Tortilla Chips, Tortillas, Truffle, Truffled Scrambled Egg Tart, Truffles, Tumbleweed Cinnamon Bread, Vanilla, Vanilla Apricot Cake, Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Frosting, Vanilla Icing, Vegas, Watermelon, Watermelons, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, Yolk, Yolks

August 18, 2022
5:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Valencian Gold [6,] Las Vegas NV

Valencian Gold

La Barceloneta – Frozen Rose, Grand Suzette, Watermelon Sugar, Flor de Azahar

Fermin Iberico, Chorizo, Fuet, Cheese, Marinated Olives, Apricots, Quince, Peppers, Housemade Pan de Aceite

!yo soy tomato! – Tomatoes, Parsley, Garlic

White Salad – Piel de Sapo Melon, Feta Cheese, Olive Oil, Herbs

Patatas Bravas – Brava Sauce, Buttermilk Chive Aioli

Bombas de Queso – Fried Cheese, Truffle Honey

1kg Wagyu Chuleton

Potatoes Rosti – Truffles, Cheese, Chives

Day Off Peppers – Piquillo Peppers, Garlic, Parsley

Sherry Mushrooms

Super Mario Paella – Bomba Rice, Wild Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Green Beans

Goats Milk Basque Cheesecake – Amarena Cherries

Warm Chocolate Bizcocho – Dark Chocolate Fudge, Buttermilk, Lemon

Flan Quixote – Brown Butter Streusel

Harry’s Berries Strawberry Shortcake – Buttermilk Poundcake, Goats Milk Crema

Vegan Dark Chocolate Natilla – Olive Oil, Sea Salt

Located in the Southwest Marketplace, off Rainbow Boulevard, Valencian Gold reopened in mid-August 2021, the former “Spanish fast-casual” spot now a more complete concept focused on Tapas, Paella and Cocktails with great customer service.

Owned and operated by Chef Jeffrey Weiss it was with business in mind that three guests sat down just prior to 6:00pm, tables arranged amidst pounded tin, tile, murals of Salvador Dali and a beautiful open kitchen with live fire toward the back.

Benefitted by extensive training, Chef Weiss previously awarded an Institute of Culinary Education scholarship to train overseas before authoring “Soul of Spain,” it was after a boozy Slushie were poured that a parade of plates commenced while hip-hop played overhead.

“Paella for the People” glowing in neon, and Gil Hayon leading a front of house still-outpacing other Off-Strip Restaurants around for years, Charcuterie and housemade Bread arrived first alongside Truffled Honey Cheese Balls, first-timers quick to praise all three as well as two seasonal Salads.

Next serving traditional Patatas Bravas, no frills but as good as one might find in Barcelona, Chef Weiss’ Wagyu Chuleton arrives large with developed flavors and perfect temperature with bites separated by Sherry Mushrooms and signature “Day Off Peppers.”

Seamlessly shifting from classic to modern, much like the Food offered in Tapas Bars throughout Spain, Potatoes Rosti come complete with Truffles and Cheese while the “Super Mario” Paella achieves the rare feat of pleasing both carnivores and vegans thanks to plenty of properly prepared Mushrooms.

At this point seeing most guests stuffed Dessert could easily comprise nothing but imported Cheeses, but that would certainly be ill-advised considering Valencian Gold’s feather-light Bizcocho and world-class Basque Cheesecake, plus Flan, Natilla and seasonal Strawberry Shortcake that is inauthentic but glorious thanks to Buttermilk, Harry’s Berries and Goats Milk Crema.

FIVE STARS: On Thursday Valencian Gold put on a show comparable to any traditional Restaurant in Bilbao, San Sebastian, Valencia, Barcelona or Madrid. During the meal one guest asked “so, how did you get into food?” and although that story is too lengthy for today it is meals like this one that keep me interested both local and afar.

RECOMMENDED: Bombas de Queso, Pan de Aceite, !yo soy tomato!, Patatas Bravas, 1kg Wagyu Chuleton, Super Mario Paella, Basque Cheesecake, Warm Chocolate Bizcocho, Strawberry Shortcake.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Valencian Gold is currently taking a seasonal break through the end of 2022.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.valenciangold.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Truffles, Valencian Gold Tagged 1kg Wagyu Chuleton, 1kg Wagyu Chuleton Steak, Aioli, Almond, Almonds, Amarena, Amarena Cherries, Amarena Cherry, Aoili, Apricot, Apricots, Basque Cheesecake, Bean, Beef, Beef Steak, Berries, Berry, Bizcocho, Bomba, Bomba Rice, Bombas, Bombas de Queso, Brava Sauce, Bravas, Brown Butter, Brown Butter Streusel, Butter, Butter Milk, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Chive Aoili, Buttermilk Poundcake, Cake, Cakes, Cheddar, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheesecake, Cherries, Cherry, Chevre, Chevre Cheese, Chick Pea, Chick Peas, Chickpea, Chickpeas, Chili, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Natilla, Chorizo, Chuleton, Chuleton Steak, Citrus, Cocktail, Cocktails, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Cheese, Crema, Custard, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Bizcocho, Dark Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Natilla, Day Off Pepper, Day off Peppers, Dessert, Desserts, Dressing, endoedibles, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fermin Iberico, feta, Feta Cheese, Flan, Flan Quixote, Flor de Azahar, Food, Foodie, Fried Cheese, Frozen Rose, Frozen Rose Wine, Fruit, Fruits, Fuet, Garbanzo, Garbanzo Bean, Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzos, Garlic, Gil Hayon, Goat Cheese, Goat Cheese Basque Cheesecake, Goat's Milk, Goats Milk Crema, Grand Suzette, Green Bean, Green Beans, Harry's Berries, Harry's Strawberry, Harry’s, Harry’s Berries Strawberries, Harry’s Berries Strawberry, Harry’s Berries Strawberry Shortcake, Harry’s Berry, Harry’s Strawberries, Herb, Herbs, Honey, Housemade Pan de Aceite, Iberico, Jeffrey Weiss, La Barceloneta, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemon Cream, Lemon Wedge, Lemon Wedges, Lemons, LV, Mahon, Mahon Cheese, Manchego, Manchego Cheese, Marinated Olive, Marinated Olives, Melon, Melons, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Natilla, Nevada, NV, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Paella, Pan de Aceite, Parsley, Pastries, Pastry, Patatas, Patatas Bravas, Pepper, Peppers, Piel de Sapo, Piel de Sapo Melon, Piel de Sapo Melons, Pig, Piquillo, Piquillo Pepper, Piquillo Peppers, Piquillos, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Potatoes Rosti, Pound Cake, Poundcake, Pudding, Queso, Quince, Remojón, Rice, Rose, Rose Wine, Salad, Salads, Salt, Sauce, Sausage, Sea Salt, Sherry, Sherry Mushroom, Sherry Mushrooms, Shortcake, Sin City, Socarrat, Steak, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Shortcake, Streusel, Sugar, Super Mario Paella, Tomato, Tomatoes, Truffle, Truffle Honey, Truffles, Vaca Vieja, Vaca Vieja Steak, Valencia Gold, Valencian Gold, Vanilla, Vegan Dark Chocolate Natilla, Vegas, Wagyu, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu Chuleton, Wagyu Chuleton Steak, Watermelon, Watermelon Sugar, Watermelons, White Bean, White Beans, White Salad, White Wine, Wild Mushroom, Wild Mushrooms, Wine, Yo Soy Tomato

August 15, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Scotch 80 Prime [5,] Las Vegas NV

Scotch 80

Japanese Milk Bread – Butter

Steak & Potatoes – A5 Wagyu Carpaccio, Osetra Caviar, Gold Leaf, Peewee Potato, Bacon, Sour Cream

Snow Beef, Olive Beef, 60 day Butter-aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu, 30 day Dry-aged Icon Australian Wagyu, 40 day Dry-aged Creekstone Farms Prime Tomahawk Rib Steak

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

Rainbow Tiradito – Bluefin Tuna, Faroe Islands Salmon, Japanese Hamachi, Jackfruit Leche de Tigre, Pickled Green Papaya, Taro Chips

Steak Tartare – Prime Beef, Quail Egg, Black Garlic Aioli, Shaved Foie Gras, Gaufrette Potatoes

Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras – Pickled Plums, Pain Perdue, Port and Plum Jus

Karaage Shrimp – Lemon Chips, Supreme Gochujang Aioli

Long Bone Marrow – Beef Cheek Jam, Sorghum Popcorn, Toast

Miso-glazed Chilean Sea Bass – Shiitake Mushroom Dashi, Tempura Matsutake, Tobiko

Guava Sorbet

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

60 day Butter-aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu – Fresh grated Wasabi

30 day Dry-aged Icon Australian Wagyu – Red Onion Confiture, Garlic Confit

40 day Dry-aged Creekstone Farms Prime Tomahawk Rib Steak – Red Onion Confiture, Garlic Confit

Scallops – Heritage Carrots, Sugar Snap Peas, Morel Mushrooms, Truffle Bomb

Seared Faroe Islands Salmon – Smashed Marble Potatoes, Long Green Beans, Asparagus, Panang Curry

Forest Mushrooms – Foie Gras-Porcini Foam

Lobster Fried Rice – Lap Cheong, Farm Egg

Creamed Corn – Jalapeño, Bacon, Crispy Shallot, Cilantro

Famous Hash Browns – Béarnaise

Millionaire’s Maccheroni – Prosciutto, Black Truffle, Poached Egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano Cream, Gold Leaf

Double Espresso – Ice

Fireball S’mores – Warm Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Ice Cream, Toasted Marshmallows

Lemon Lime Pavlova – Citrus Custard, French Meringue, Zested Yuzu

Basque Cheesecake – Brown Butter Pretzel Crust, Berries, Dried Fruit

Butterscotch 80 Crème Brulee – Espresso Crisp, Gooseberries

Chocolate 5 Ways – Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Crisp, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Berries

Sorbet Sampler – Melon Sorbet, Pomegranate Sorbet, Blackberry Sorbet

Ice Cream Sampler – Graham Cracker Ice Cream, Chocolate Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream

Mint Chocolate

Already visited twice since reopening after the pandemic and 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 with good chances in terms of dining thanks to Chef Marty Lopez, Tammy Alala 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 already underway along with an upcoming Tasting Menu and Wagyu Samplers including A5 varieties straight from Japan, it was deferring Carte Blanche to the kitchen that Dinner began with a “Steak and Potatoes” Amuse followed by flaming Shellfish and Marty’s Rainbow Tiradito.

Not forgetting delicate Milk Bread or crispy Shrimp served with their Heads, nor hand-cut Steak Tartare made extra smooth by a Quail Egg and melting Duck Liver, the nightly Foie Gras special featured a good sear and pickled Plums in the style of Anne-Sophie Pic atop toasted Bread.

Getting creative with Bone Marrow by adding Beef Cheek and Popcorn Chef Lopez’s Miso-glazed Sea Bass remains indelible thanks to not only delicate flesh in Dashi but lightly sweetened Fish Eggs and dueling Mushroom textures.

Cleansing the palate with Sorbet it is safe to say Steaks and Sides at Scotch 80 Prime are amongst Las Vegas’ top-3, a 40-day Dry Aged Creekstone Farms Tomahawk hulking alongside Aussi Wagyu and 60 day Butter-aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu from Japan while the “best” side dish is a toss-up between Mushrooms beneath Foie Gras Foam, Truffled “Millionaire’s Maccheroni” or the Famous Hash Browns.

Torn between saving room for Dessert or sampling all seven 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 Lemon Lime Pavlova and Butterscotch Crème Brulee.

Getting fancy for the #gram with Fireball S’mores, flaming Liquor poured tableside revealing Warm Chocolate Cake, Tammy’s Basque Cheesecake carefully balances bitter and salty with Berries while a dish unveiled in a swirl of smoke finds five types of Chocolate varying in taste, texture, intensity and temperature.

FIVE STARS: Ever since Carnevino closed its doors the desire to visit any Steakhouse but Jean Georges at Aria has been minimal, but with Chefs Marty and Tammy now in charge Scotch 80 may just be the best of its kind. Under the direction of Chef Marcus O’Brien with Jorge Pagani leading the front of house the arms race for best sourcing has been declared via certificates from Japan while both sweets and savories are thoughtful, bold and balanced.

RECOMMENDED: Steak Tartare, Foie Gras, Long Bone Marrow, Miso-glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Black Garlic Butter, Red Wine Bone Marrow Bordelaise, Forest Mushrooms, Famous Hash Browns, Millionaire’s Maccheroni, Dry Aged Creekstone Farms Tomahawk, 60 day Butter-aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu, Lemon Lime Pavlova, Butterscotch 80 Crème Brulee.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Japanese Wagyu and Olive Fed Beef priced by the ounce.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

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

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Pork, Scotch 80 Prime, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 151, 30 day Dry-aged Icon Australian Wagyu, 30 day Dry-aged Icon Australian Wagyu Beef, 40 day Dry-aged Creekstone Farms Prime Beef, 40 day Dry-aged Creekstone Farms Prime Tomahawk, 40 day Dry-aged Creekstone Farms Prime Tomahawk Rib Steak, 60 day Butter-aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu, 60 day Butter-aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu Beef, 80 Steak Sauce, A5 Satsuma-Gyu, A5 Satsuma-Gyu Beef, A5 Wagyu Carpaccio, Aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu, Aged A5 Satsuma-Gyu Beef, Aioli, Argentinian Chimichurri, Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce, Asparagus, Au Poivre, Au Poivre Sauce, Australian Wagyu, Australian Wagyu Beef, Bacon, Basil, Basque Cheese cake, Basque Cheesecake, Bass, Bass Fish, Bean, Beans, Bearnaise, Béarnaise Sauce, Beef, Beef Cheek, Beef Cheek Jam, Beef Cheeks, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Berries, Berry, Black Garlic, Black Garlic Aioli, Black Garlic Butter, 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August 14, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

TON TON Katsuya, Las Vegas NV

TON TON Katsuya

Sesame Seeds, Sesame Dressing, Katsu Sauce

Okinawa Ice Milk Tea / Hokkaido Ice Milk Tea

Pumpkin Katsu

Jumbo Scallop Katsu

Black Line Pork Meatball Katsu

Organic Chicken Katsu Set, Rice, Miso, Pickles

Ton Ton Pork Loin Katsu Sandwich

Opened shortly before Covid-19 changed the dining landscape in ways never anticipated TON TON Katsuya has established itself as something of a destination in the Southwest, “Restaurant stylist” Martin Koleff and Chef Yutaka Kude seeing lines prior to opening most days and ninety minute waits for those arriving during peak hours.

Occupying the former Paid in Full at the corner of Warm Springs Road and Durango Drive, a space made all the more concise by wooden booths divided by barriers and a sizable open kitchen, it is once inside that guests will find laminated menus propped upright featuring items of varying prices.

Backed by the man behind Raku and Curry Zen with a Chef whose tenure spans from Osaka to Michigan, Hawaii and now Sin City TON TON Katsuya focuses on Tempura fried specialties, the take-out only Pork Loin Sandwich authentic right down to imported Bread plus hot Mustard cut into quarters.

Open for Lunch and Dinner Tuesday through Sunday, the setting decidedly genuine right down to staff fluent in English as well as Japanese, starters include fried Seafood and Vegetables, Kabocha Squash cooked tender with sweetness balanced by chunky pink Sauce while U-10 Scallops arrive nearly-raw at the middle next to Salad and a wedge of Lemon.

Making Katsu Sauce and Sesame Dressing in-house, with guests invited to grind additional seeds as necessary, Black Line Pork comprises TON TON Katsuya’s most pricey option, this time as a side of Meatballs made from off-cuts that eat like delicate orbs bursting with umami.

Ingredient-focused from Kyoei Foods Panko to Suntterra Farm proteins, all of it including Chicken fried in Rice Bran Oil, meal “sets” also include Rice, Salad, Pickles and Miso while Desserts save for Ice Cream and Milk Tea largely hail from nearby Suzuya Patisserie.

FOUR STARS: While the strip banks on another “celebrity chef” opening built to please everyone TON TON Katsuya has got a line before opening to do one thing and do it very well, with care and authenticity for those willing to wait.

RECOMMENDED: Pumpkin Katsu, Black Line Pork Meatball Katsu.

AVOID: Sitting back-to-the-kitchen where staff inexplicably managed to splatter 3 large spots of brown sauce on the back of a white shirt.

TIP: Given TON TON Katsuya’s small size and popularity this is not a place to linger, even though they neither offer nor take reservations.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.tontonlv.com

Posted in Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, TON TON Katsuya Tagged Black Line Pork, Black Line Pork Meatball, Black Line Pork Meatball Katsu, Black Line Pork Meatballs, Bread, Breast, Breasts, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Katsu, Chickens, Daikon, Daikon Radish, Daikon Radishes, Dressing, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Fried Black Line Pork Meatball, Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Meatball, Fried Pork, Fried Pork Meatball, Fried Pumpkin, Fried Scallop, Fried Squash, Hokkaido Ice Milk Tea, Hot Mustard, Ice, Ice Milk Tea, Japanese Mayo, Japanese Mayonnaise, Jumbo Scallop, Jumbo Scallop Katsu, Jumbo Scallops, Kabocha Squash, Kabocha Squash Katsu, Katsu, Katsu Sandwich, Katsu Sauce, Katsuya, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, Loin, LV, Martin Koleff, Mayo, Mayonnaise, Meatball, Meatball Katsu, Meatballs, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Milk Tea, Miso, Miso Soup, mustard, Nevada, NV, Okinawa Ice Milk Tea, Organic Chicken Katsu, Organic Chicken Katsu Set, Pickle, Pickles, Pig, Pork, Pork Katsu Sandwich, Pork Loin, Pork Loin Katsu Sandwich, Pork Meatball, Pork Meatball Katsu, Pork Meatballs, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Katsu, Pumpkins, Radish, Radishes, Rice, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Scallop, Scallop Katsu, Scallops, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Dressing, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sin City, Soup, Soy, Soy Sauce, Squash, Sugar, Tea, Tempura, Tofu, TON TON, TON TON Katsuya, Ton Ton Pork Loin Katsu Sandwich, Vegas, White Rice, Yum-Yum Sauce, Yutaka Kude

August 13, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Humboldt Sweets [6,] Henderson NV

Humboldt Sweets

Savory Scone – Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion, Bacon Gravy

Carrot Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Cake with Frosting

Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll

Peach Scone

Blueberry Scone

Strawberry Cupcake

Pink Lemonade Cupcake

Bread Pudding with Housemade Whipped Cream

Apple Pie Bomb

Founded in Humboldt County California, there is a good chance Food Network fans first heard about Humboldt Sweets on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, but since late-2019 the Bakery owned by Tammy and Tony Pichulo has called Henderson home after re-opening its doors inside Coronado Canyons Center at the corner of Green Valley and Horizon Ridge Parkway.

Family-owned and operated, Tammy responsible for the recipes with daughter Hannah frequently offering a helping hand, Humboldt Sweets currently operates from 8:00am until 3:00pm Friday through Sunday, though early arrival is recommended as more popular items such as Bread Pudding or Fruit and Cream Cheese “Bombs” tend to sell out quickly.

Already baking well before sunrise, better-than-average Ingredients and plus-size portions commanding prices that run a bit higher than other like-concepts, small batches combine with classic technique to yield several-dozen choices that change daily, though the now-famous Cinnamon Roll and Caramel Pecan cousin are universally present and worth every cent/calorie thanks to soft spirals sopping with Butter plus or minus Frosting.

Relocated to the Las Vegas suburb as it is Tony’s hometown and making quick fans of locals with everything from Quiche to Candy, additional treats include rustic Cupcakes topped in hand-made Butercream as well as texturally masterful Scones that are delicious room-temperature but even better after 10-seconds in the microwave.

Not a place to count calories, but well-suited for families or friends looking to share something sweet, consider it fortunate if Savory Scones or Tammy’s Banana Cake are still available after 10:00am, and speaking of Cake, do not pass on what may just be the Valley’s best Carrot version thanks to bold spices and plenty of Walnuts beneath a thin layer of sweet yet tangy Cream Cheese.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: Now operating just three days a week, folks in Las Vegas proper will need to make a special effort to visit Humboldt Sweets, though based on these items (and others prior) the time, cost and calories are justified.

RECOMMENDED: Carrot Cake, Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll, Banana Cake, Savory Scone, Bread Pudding.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: Follow @humboldt.sweets on social for specials and updates.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.humboldtsweetshenderson.com

Posted in Bread Pudding, Breakfast, cupcake, cupcakes, Dessert, Food, Henderson, Humboldt Sweets, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork Tagged Apple, Apple Pie Bomb, Apple Pie Filling, Apples, Bacon, Bacon Gravy, Banana, Banana Cake, Banana Cake with Frosting, Bananas, Blueberries, Blueberry, Blueberry Scone, Blueberry Scones, Bread, Bread Pudding, Bread Pudding with Housemade Whipped Cream, Butter, Buttercream, Buttercream Frosting, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Roll, Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, Caramel Sauce, Carrot, Carrot Cake, Carrot Zucchini Cake, Carrot Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Carrots, Cheddar, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Chip, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Clove, Cloves, Cream, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Frosting, Cream Cheese Icing, Cupcake, Cupcakes, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Ginger, Gravy, Green Onion, Green Onions, Ham, Hannah Pichulo, Henderson, Housemade Whipped Cream, Humboldt Sweets, Icing, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, LV, Michael Uzmann, Nevada, Nutmeg, NV, Onion, Onions, Pastries, Pastry, Peach, Peach Scone, Peach Scones, Peaches, Pecan, Pecan Roll, Pecan Rolls, Pecans, Pie Filling, Pink Lemonade, Pink Lemonade Cupcake, Pink Lemonade Cupcakes, Pudding, Roll, Rolls, Sauce, Savory Scone, Savory Scones, Scone, Scones, Sin City, Squash, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Buttercream Frosting, Strawberry Cupcake, Strawberry Cupcakes, Strawberry Frosting, Sugar, Tammy Pichulo, Tony Pichulo, Vanilla, Vegas, Walnut, Walnuts, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, Zucchini, Zucchini Squash

August 12, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Pizza Nation, Las Vegas NV

Pizza Nation

Hawaiian Island Pizza – Ham, Bacon, Pineapple, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza – Pepperoni, Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese

Garlic Knots – Tomato Sauce

Fettuccine Alfredo – Fettuccine Pasta, Homemade Alfredo Sauce

The newest concept from Pinkbox Doughnuts founder Roberto Armanino Pizza Nation took over LaBella’s in 2021, the small space at 6530 North Buffalo Drive continuing to turn out Salads, Subs, Pastas and Pies Monday through Saturday for dine-in or take-out.

Powered by Slice with online ordering, the interior but three tables, it was Friday night that delivery arrived right on time at a fair price during Las Vegas’ monsoon season.

Ordered for four adults and two teens, Garlic Knots a bit too tightly wound kicking things off, Fettuccine Alfredo quickly found Pizza Nation’s comfort zone thanks to properly cooked Noodles coated in slick, not-heavy, Cream Sauce.

Onward to Pies, New York Style cut into triangles, Pizza Nation’s crust blisters across the bottom without much of a cornicione and thus folds with a light crackle but enough elasticity to support Cheese, Sauce and Toppings whether classic or non-traditional.

FOUR STARS: Difficult to properly gauge on a delivery order Pizza Nation shows promise, though in such a competitive market an improved website and better Social Media presence to differentiate them from LaBella’s seems prudent.

RECOMMENDED: Pepperoni Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo.

AVOID: Garlic Knots were overworked.

TIP: Open 11am to 8pm Monday through Thursday, until 9pm Friday and Saturday.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.pizzanationmenu.com

Posted in Food, Italian, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pizza, Pizza Nation, Pork Tagged Alfredo Sauce, Bacon, Black Pepper, Black Peppers, Bread, Butter, Cheese, Cream, Cream Sauce, endoedibles, Fettuccine, Fettuccine Alfredo, Fettuccine Pasta, Food, Foodie, Garlic, Garlic Knot, Garlic Knots, Ham, Hawaiian Island Pizza, Hawaiian Pizza, Homemade Alfredo Sauce, Knot, Knots, Las Vegas, LV, Michael Uzmann, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Nevada, Noodle, Noodles, NV, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Pepper, Pepperoni, Pepperoni Pizza, Peppers, Pig, Pineapple, Pineapples, Pizza, Pizza Nation, Pork, Roberto Armanino, Sauce, Sin City, Tomato, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Vegas

August 7, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Serrano Vista Cafe, Las Vegas NV

Serrano Vista Cafe

NOT YOUR MOTHER’S CINNAMON ROLL – Butterscotch Icing, Applewood-smoked Chocolate Bacon

WARM BEIGNETS – Powdered Sugar

HUMMUS & TABBOULEH – Chickpeas, Bulgur Wheat, Feta Cheese, Tomato, Mint, Pita Bread, Olive Oil, Smoked Paprika

BBQ BEEF BRISKET FRIED RICE – BBQ Beef Brisket, Onion, Carrots, Green Beans, Green Onions

PHO’RENCH DIP – Shaved Prime Rib, Hoisin, Sriracha Mayo, Thai Basil, Pickled Carrots, Cucumber, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Mint, French Roll, Phō Broth w/ Chips

VEGAS HOT CHICKEN – Fried Chicken Breast, Black Pepper Slaw, Fire Pickles, Brioche w/ Fries

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES – Blueberries, Butter, Real Maple Syrup

APPLE CRISP – Organic Date Sugar-Oatmeal Topping, Whiskey Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream

CHOCOLATE CREAM TART – Chocolate Cookie Crust, Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream, Chocolate-dipped Oreo

OLD FASHIONED PINK SNOWBALL CAKE – Chocolate Sponge, Marshmallow Crème, Shredded Coconut

COCONUT MERINGUE PIE – Caramelized Italian meringue, Toasted Coconut

NEAPOLITAN CREAM PUFF TRIO – Valrhona Chocolate, Classic Vanilla, Raspberry

ORANGESICLE FLOAT – Jackson Hole Outlaw Orange Soda, Vanilla Ice Cream, Orange Sorbet, Candied Rim

THE NORM – Jackson Hole Buckin’ Root Beer, Vanilla Ice Cream

CHERRY CHOCOLATE COKE FLOAT – Coca-cola, Hershey’s Syrup, Chocolate Ice Cream, Twizzlers

Replacing Lucky Penny with California-inspired “comfort Food with a contemporary twist” Serrano Vista Café is The Palms foray into 24/7 dining, at least Thursday through Monday while the space closes from midnight until 6am on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Located at the resort’s east-most end without much signage it is from the podium that the space spans large with grab n’ go choices at the front including Sandwiches, Salads and Pastries from Chef Tammy Alana.

Decorated in a nondescript style with neon and art, pop music playing overhead from the 80s to now, it is once seated that service proves friendly and clever with the sort of attention to detail many might not expect from this sort of venue.

Offering Breakfast, “All Day” and Late Night menus, Property Chef Marcus O’Brien and Serrano Vista Cafe’s Gonzalo Garzo collaborating on savories while former-Andre’s and Alize sweets specialist Tammy Alana tackles gigantic Cinnamon Rolls served with Chocolate-covered Bacon and a Butterscotch sidecar.

Also offering made-to-order Beignets where “the Golden State meets the Silver State,” and doing it better than NOLA, savories run the gamut from Hummus and Tabbouleh to Beef Brisket Fried Rice that each arrive in generous portions for the price.

Saving Entrees for another time, Sandwiches including “Vegas Hot Chicken” with housemade Hot Sauce and Slaw or the “Pho’rench Dip” that turns Banh Mi into a French Dip both demanding attention, Pancakes come record-size in fluffy stacks of two or three with add-ins available at a fraction of the price compared to MGM properties or Virgin.

Never missing a chance to try Chef Alana’s Desserts, past or present at Scotch 80, Apple Crisp and Snowball Cake shout nostalgia in all the best ways while The Chocolate Cream Tart and Coconut Meringue Pie each outpace many upscale dinner outposts on the Strip in terms of taste and texture.

Showing off Choux with three Cream Puffs, each good but Raspberry particularly compelling, Floats at Serrano Vista Cafe don’t get crazy like the Shakes of Black Tap or Sugar Factory but instead focus on good Ice Cream and Artisan Soda with garnishes for Social Media.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: If there’s one thing Las Vegas does better than anyone else it’s the 24/7 dining concept, and thanks to Marcus O’Brien, Tammy Alana, Gonzalo Garzo and team Serrano Vista Cafe at Palms Casino Resort outperforms most of them. Go for the Cinnamon Roll plus Beignets that are better than Cafe du Mond, stick around for the Pho’ Rench Dip and don’t forget Dessert.

RECOMMENDED: Cinnamon Roll, Beignets, Pho’ Rench Dip, Apple Crisp, Coconut Meringue Pie
AVOID: The Hummus is good, but the “Naan” listed with it was actually dry Pita,
TIP: Signage to the Cafe is poor. It is all the way on the East end, opposite the self-parking garage.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.palms.com/eat-and-drink/casual-dining/serrano-vista-cafe

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Nevada, pancake, Pancakes, Pork, Serrano Vista Cafe Tagged 100% Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Apple, Apple Crisp, Apples, Applewood Bacon, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Applewood-smoked Chocolate Bacon, Bacon, Barbecue, Barbeque, Basil, BBQ, BBQ Beef Brisket, BBQ BEEF BRISKET FRIED RICE, Bean, Bean Sprout, Bean Sprouts, Beans, Beef, Beef Brisket, Beef Prime Rib, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Beignet, Beignets, Black Pepper, Black Pepper Slaw, Black Peppers, Blackberries, Blackberry, Blueberries, Blueberry, Bread, Breast, Breasts, Brioche, Brioche Bread, Brioche Bun, Brisket, Broth, Buckin’ Root Beer, Bulgur, Bulgur Wheat, Bun, Butter, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Pancake, Buttermilk Pancakes, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Icing, Cabbage, Cake, CAKE. Chocolate Sponge, Cakes, Candy, Caramel, Caramel Sauce, Caramelized Italian meringue, Carrot, Carrots, Cheese, Cherries, Cherry, CHERRY CHOCOLATE COKE FLOAT, Chick Pea, Chick Peas, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chickens, Chickpea, Chickpeas, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Cookie, Chocolate Cookie Crust, Chocolate Cookies, Chocolate Cream, Chocolate Cream Puff, Chocolate Cream Tart, Chocolate Ice Cream, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Syrup, Chocolate-dipped Oreo, Choux, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Classic Vanilla Cream Puff, Coca Cola, Coconut, COCONUT MERINGUE PIE, Coconut Pie, Coconuts, Coke, COKE FLOAT, Cola, Cole Slaw, Coleslaw, Confectioner's Sugar, Cookie, Cookies, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Puff, Cream Puffs, Creme, Crisp, Crust, Crusts, Cucumber, Cucumbers, Dark Chocolate, Date, Date Sugar, Dates, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, Egg White, Egg Whites, endoedibles, feta, Feta Cheese, Fire Pickle, Fire Pickles, Float, Food, Foodie, French Fries, French Fry, French Roll, French Rolls, Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Rice, Fries, Fry, Garbanzo, Garbanzo Bean, Garbanzo Beans, Garbanzos, Gonzalo Garzo, Green Bean, Green Beans, Green Onion, Green Onions, Hershey's, Hershey’s Chocolate, Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, Hershey’s Syrup, Hoisin, Hoisin Sauce, Hot Chicken, Hummus, HUMMUS & TABBOULEH, Ice Cream, Ice Cream FLOAT, Icing, Italian Meringue, Jackson Hole Buckin’ Root Beer, Jackson Hole Outlaw Orange Soda, Jackson Hole Root Beer, Jackson Hole Soda, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, LV, Maple, Maple Syrup, Marcus O'Brien, Marshmallow, Marshmallow Crème, Marshmallows, Mayo, Mayonnaise, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Mint, Mints, Mousse, NEAPOLITAN CREAM PUFF TRIO, Nevada, NOT YOUR MOTHER’S CINNAMON ROLL, NV, Oat, Oatmeal, Oats, Oil, OLD FASHIONED PINK SNOWBALL CAKE. Chocolate Sponge, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Orange, Orange Soda, Orange Sorbet, Oranges, ORANGESICLE, ORANGESICLE FLOAT, Oreo, Oreo Cookie, Oreo Cookies, Oreos, Organic Date Sugar, Organic Date Sugar-Oatmeal Topping, Outlaw Orange Soda, Palms, Pancake, Pancakes, Paprika, Pastries, Pastry, Pate a Choux, Pate de Choux, Pepper, Peppers, Pho, Phō Broth, PHO’RENCH DIP, Pickle, Pickled Carrot, Pickled Carrots, Pickles, Pie, Pies, Pig, PINK SNOWBALL CAKE. Chocolate Sponge, Pita, Pita Bread, Pork, Potato, Potato Chip, Potato Chips, Potatoes, Powdered Sugar, Prime Rib, Pure Maple Syrup, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Cream Puff, Real Maple Syrup, Rib, Ribs, Rice, Roll, Rolls, Root Beer, Sauce, Serrano Vista Cafe, Shaved Prime Rib, Shredded Coconut, Shredded Coconuts, Sin City, Slaw, Smoked Paprika, SNOWBALL CAKE. Chocolate Sponge, Soda, Sorbet, Sprout, sprouts, Sriracha, Sriracha Mayo, Sriracha Mayonnaise, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sugar, Syrup, Tabbouleh, Tammy Alana, Tart, Tarts, Thai Basil, THE NORM, The Palms, Toasted Coconut, Toasted Coconuts, Tomato, Tomatoes, Twizzler, Twizzlers, Valrhona, Valrhona Chocolate, Valrhona Chocolate Cream Puff, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream Puff, Vanilla Ice Cream, Vegas, VEGAS HOT CHICKEN, WARM BEIGNET, WARM BEIGNETS, Wheat, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, whiskey, Whiskey Caramel, Whiskey Caramel Sauce, whisky, White Rice

August 5, 2022
8:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Le Cirque [23,] Las Vegas NV

Le Cirque

French 75

Aubry Premier Cru Brut Champagne

Baguette, Laminated Brioche, White Chocolate Bread, Butter

Aged Cured Tuna, Ratatouille, Brioche

Kaluga Caviar, Corn Bavarois, Popcorn Tuile, Bottarga, Onion Blossom, Vermouth

2020 Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño

Sea Cucumber, Sea Cucumber Broth, Sobrasada, Honey Foam

2016 Remirez de Ganuza Reserva Rioja

Hokkaido Uni, Risotto, Kombu, Plankton

2015 Domaine Marquis d’Angerville Champans Volnay Premier Cru

Turbot, Salsify, Garum, Basil-Herb Puree

2018 Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes

Guinea Hen, Black Truffle, Truffle Farce, Sunchoke, Sunchoke Praline, Foie Gras Mignonette

Elation Nectar de Poire Liqueur

2015 Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion

A5 Wagyu, Chanterelle Mushroom, Braised Romaine Lettuce, Bordelaise

2020 Domaine Renardat-Fache Bugey Cerdon Rose

Compressed Melon, Tofu, Togarashi, Espelette Pepper

Dark Chocolate Tart, Malted Barley Tuile, Espelette, Mango

Espresso

Mignardises – Mango Pate de Fruit, Pistachio Financier, Toffee, Bon Bons

Reopened in October 2021, a pandemic induced hiatus and rearranged dining room in the rearview, Le Cirque at Bellagio remains the resort’s most sought-after reservation, even more so on Friday when Chef Danny Lledó of Washington DC’s Xiquet and Slate Wine Bar joined Chef Dameon Evers for a special two-night Tasting Menu.

Faultless under the direction of General Manager Gabriel Fontenier, the night divided into two seatings, guests entering the jewel box space were greeted by name and quickly handed a Cocktail before being whisked away to a room of plush fabrics and light music beneath the big top.

Serving seven courses on this night flanked by an Amuse and Mignardises it was not long before dinner was started, aged Tuna shocking the palate before Chef Evers’ showstopping Corn Bavarois topped in Kaluga Caviar and curly Popcorn Tuile.

Carefully paired with Wine by Sommelier Freddy Montandon alongside Wine Director Sanae Halprin, the former presenting tropical Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño before Sea Cucumbers and Sobrasada with hints of Honey, a Red from Spain next found itself matched to chlorophyll-kissed Rice topped in a tongue of Hokkaido Uni.

Reaching for Bordeaux to match Turbot and Salsify from Chef Lledó, then Chateauneuf Du Pape for Dameon’s Guinea Hen with Black Truffles and Foie Gras Mignonette, it was after cleansing the palate with Pear Brandy that A5 Wagyu received classic treatment by way of Chanterelle Mushrooms and perfect Bordelaise.

Returning to Sparkling Wine with Dessert, Cerdon Rose making a return appearance before Compressed Melon followed by a textural Chocolate Tart, Mignardises arrived alongside Coffee, a signed menu and one of Le Cirque’s classic chargers as a gift for the lady.

N/A: Unfair to be judged as a pop-up Las Vegas remains fortunate to have a Restaurant like Le Cirque as GM Gabriel Fontenier and Chef Dameon Evers continue to reinvent and refine a storied space into something entirely new yet undeniably iconic.

RECOMMENDED: All dishes were one-offs, but look for that Caviar and Corn dish toward the top of 2022’s “Most Memorable”

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Le Cirque is currently open Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.bellagio.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/le-cirque.html

Posted in Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Las Vegas, Le Cirque, Nevada, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 2015 Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion, 2015 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Champans Volnay Premier Cru, 2016 Remirez de Ganuza Reserva Rioja, 2018 Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes, 2020 Domaine Renardat-Fache Bugey Cerdon Rose, 2020 Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño, A5, A5 Beef, A5 Japanese Wagyu, A5 Japanese Wagyu Beef, A5 Ribeye, A5 Wagyu, A5 Wagyu Beef, A5 Wagyu Ribeye, A5 Wagyu Steak, Aged Cured Tuna, Aged Tuna, Aubry, Aubry Premier Cru Brut Champagne, Baguette, Baguettes, Barley, Barley Tuile, Basil, Basil-Herb Puree, Bavarois, Bean, Beans, Beef, Beef Ribeye, Bellagio, Beurre Blanc, Black Truffle, Black Truffles, Blossom, Blossoms, Bon Bon, Bon bons, BonBon, Bonbons, Bordelaise, Bordelaise Sauce, Bottarga, Braised Romaine Lettuce, Bread, Breast, Breasts, Brioche, Brioche Bread, Broth, Brown Butter, Brut Champagne, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Caviar, Cerdon Rose, Champagne, Chanterelle, Chanterelle Mushroom, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Chanterelles, Charcoal Grilled Japanese Wagyu, Chateau Teyssier Saint Emilion, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Tart, Citrus, Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes, Cocktail, Cocktails, Coffee, Compressed Melon, Compressed Melons, Condiment, Cookie, Cookies, Corn, Corn Bavarois, Cow, Cows, Cream, Creme, Crème Fraiche, Crisp, Crisps, Cured Tuna, Custard, Dameon Evers, Danny Lledó, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Tart, Dessert, Desserts, Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Champans Volnay Premier Cru, Domaine Renardat-Fache Bugey Cerdon Rose, Duck, Duck Liver, Ducks, Duxelle, Duxelles, Elation, Elation Nectar de Poire, Elation Nectar de Poire Liqueur, Emulsion, endoedibles, Espelette, Espelette Pepper, Espelette Peppers, Espelettes, Espresso, Farce, Financier, Financiers, Fish, Fish Egg, Fish Eggs, Fish Roe, Foam, Foie, Foie Gras, Foie Gras Mignonette, Food, Foodie, Freddy Montandon, French 75, Gabriel Fontenier, Ganache, Garlic, Garum, Gelee, gin, Gougere, Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño, Greens, Grilled Japanese Wagyu, Guinea Hen, Herb, Herbs, Hokkaido Uni, Honey, Honey Foam, Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Ice, Japanese Wagyu, Jerusalem Artichoke, Jerusalem Artichokes, Jus, Kaluga Caviar, Kombu, Laminated Brioche, Las Vegas, Lavender, Le Cirque, Le Cirque Bellagio, Le Cirque Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, Lettuce, Liqueur, Liver, LV, Malt, Malted Barley, Malted Barley Tuile, Mango, Mango Pate de Fruit, Mangoes, Mangos, Melon, Melons, Michael Uzmann, Mignardise, Mignardises, Mignonette, Mint, Mints, Mishima Beef, Mishima Ribeye, Mishima Wagyu, Mushroom, Mushroom Duxelle, Mushroom Duxelles, Mushrooms, Nectar de Poire, Nevada, NV, Onion, Onion Blossom, Onion Blossoms, Onions, Pastries, Pastry, Pate de Fruit, Pear, Pears, Pepper, Peppers, Pistachio, Pistachio Financier, Pistachios, Plankton, Pop Corn, Popcorn, Popcorn Tuile, Praline, Pralines, Premier Cru Brut Champagne, Pudding, Puree, Ragout, Ratatouille, Red Onion, Red Onions, Red Wine, Red Wine Sauce, Remirez de Ganuza Reserva Rioja, Rice, Risotto, Roe, Roll, Rolls, Romaine, Romaine Lettuce, Salsify, Salt, Salted Butter, Salted Caramel, Salty Caramel, Sanae Halprin, Sauce, Sauce Au Vin Rouge, Sauce Bordelaise, sea cucumber, Sea Cucumber Broth, Sea Cucumbers, Sea Urchin, Sea Weed, Seaweed, Seed, Seeds, Sin City, Slate Wine Bar, Sobrasada, Sparking Wine, Sugar, Sunchoke, Sunchoke Praline, Sunchokes, Tart, Tarts, Tasting Menu, Toffee, Tofu, Togarashi, Togarashi Spice, Truffle Farce, Truffles, Tuile, Tuna, Tuna Fish, Turbot, Turbot Fish, Uni, Urchin, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Beans, Vegas, Vermouth, Vin, Vin Rouge, Wagyu, Wagyu Beef, Wagyu Ribeye, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Bread, Wine, Wine Sauce, Xiquet

August 3, 2022
11:15 AM
by: Uhockey

Bronze Café Summerlin Catering [26,] 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 Chai Spice Cookie

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

The Banana Flax Cake

The Mixed Berry MuffinThe Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle

The Strawberry Cookie

The Carrot Cake

The Rocky Road Cookie

The Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Fruity Pebbles Treat

The Cinnamon Cheerios Treat

The Cinnamon Streusel Muffin

The Raspberry Scone

Having enjoyed 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 predictably 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 rebranded “Basil Chicken Salad” disappeared, though these remain personal favorites.

Happy to receive a glut of Desserts, all Vegan and The Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle still Las Vegas’ best Cookie despite mounting competition, those missing Beau Monde’s gluten-free offerings will be happy to know both the Banana Flax Cake and all-new Mixed Berry Muffin are made without any Wheat protein, as too is a fully loaded Carrot Cake that only gets better with time.

Continuing strong with the cleverly titled Loving v Virginia, a Brookie that sees both halves nicely textured, Chai Spice and Strawberry Cookies are soft and almost Cake-like while those seeking something new should consider the Raspberry Scone that eats far lighter than its British counterpart.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, no matter where Chef Peter and David are set-up the quality has never declined, lunch on Thursday continuing to show quality and creativity bound to please those with and without dietary restrictions, whether they want to be gluttonous or eat light.

RECOMMENDED: The LGBTQ Sammich, The Basil Chicken Salad Sammich, The Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle, The Strawberry Cookie, The Mixed Berry Muffin, The Banana Flax Cake, The Carrot Cake, The Raspberry Scone.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 8a-8p daily at 2380 N Buffalo Drive, Suite 110. 702-852-2830. Online ordering via all the usual apps but catering best coordinated by contacting the Restaurant directly.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.bronzecafe.com

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August 1, 2022
11:11 AM
by: Uhockey

Naked City Express Catering [14,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Express

Buffalo Chicken Wings / BBQ Chicken Wings

Charcuterie Salad – Spinach, Lettuce, Banana Peppers, Salami, Ham, Turkey, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Guinea Pie – White Garlic Sauce, Spinach, Grandma’s Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese

Buffalo 22 Pizza – White Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni, House Italian Sausage, Crispy Garlic, Hot Honey, Roasted Garlic Crust

Cheese Pizza – Naked City Red Sauce, Mozzarella

Pepperoni Pizza – Naked City Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni

Naked City Pizza – Red Sauce, Pepperoni, Sausage, Onion, Sweet Peppers, Green Olives

Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet – Red Sauce, Meatball, Housemade Italian Sausage, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan

Garlic Buns

Oreo Brookie with Walnuts

Historically the first Restaurant ever selected to #supportlocal with lunch at the office, and reprising their catering role several times since, it was on Monday that Naked City Pizza delivered from the Blue Diamond Road “Express” location approximately ten minutes away.

The 25th time bringing Christopher and Michael Palmeri’s Pizza Shop off-site, indoor dining now reopened brand-wide, it was minutes prior to 11:30am that Michael arrived with a glut of items, easily enough Food for twice the number of guests with plenty of leftovers for later.

Presenting everything temperature appropriate it was not long before first-shift lunchers called dibs on Slices, Cup n’ Char Pepperoni predictably proving popular atop melted Mozzarella and housemade Sauce with plenty of Herbs, as did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives famous Guinea Pie featuring White Garlic Sauce and Grandma Palmeri’s Meatballs.

Slinging Sin City’s best Chicken Wings, a few dozen devoured in minutes, Salad again proved popular with those seeking something lighter while the Buffalo 22 Pizza continues to make waves with dueling Meats, White Sauce, Crispy Garlic and Mike’s Hot Honey.

Continuing with Garlic Bread, slices continued to be enjoyed alongside Sausage & Meatballs while Dessert consisted of housemade Brookies impregnated with Oreos that taste great warm, cold or even two days later.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone there is a reason Naked City Pizza has been serving Sin City for over a decade, and so long as Christopher and Michael continue to work as hard as they always have there is little doubt that any order will delight a crowd whether at the Shop or delivered.

RECOMMENDED: Guinea Pie, Guinea Pasta, Buffalo 22, BBQ Wings, Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet, Oreo Brookies with Walnuts.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: www.nakedcitylv.com/catering for large parties and follow @ncpslv for specials such as the bargain family packs.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.nakedcityexpress.com

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July 31, 2022
7:12 AM
by: Uhockey

Bardot Brasserie [30,] Las Vegas NV

Bardot Brasserie

Champagne

Baguette, Butter

Pastry Basket – Canele, Kouign Amann, Pan au Chocolat, Pain au Raisin

Oeufs Mimosa – Caviar, Chives

Pâté Grand-Mére – Grandmother-style Pâté, Blueberry Mostarda, Toasted Bread

Smoked Salmon Rillettes – Lemon Aïoli, Buttermilk, Fines Herbes, Caraway Seed, Pumpernickel Toast

Steak Tartare – Egg Yolk, Cornichon, Sauce Verte, Potato Chips

Marinated Globe Artichokes – Caper Aïoli, Niçoise Olives, Shaved Bottarga, Garlic Streusel

Fromage de Téte – Heritage Pork Terrine, Cocktail Onions, Espelette Aîoli, Grilled Levain

Escargot de Bourgogne – Absinthe Butter, Garlic, Bardot Baguette

Foie Gras French Toast – Vanilla Bean Mascarpone, Almond Brittle, Orgeat Syrup

Le Steak Burger – Dry-aged Prime Rib Patty, Caramelized Onions, Sauce Perigourdine, Comte Cheese, Aioli, Lettuce, Brioche / The Breakfast Sandwich – English Muffin, Fennel Breakfast Sausage, Paris Ham, Smoked Bacon, Cheese Fondue

Toulouse Sausage – Greens, Caramelized Onions, Sunny Side Eggs, Grainy Mustard

Spring Rabbit Boudin Blanc – Rabbit & Foie Gras Sausage, Le Puy Lentils, Green Garlic Broth

Potatoes Rosti – Black Truffle, Raclette Cheese

Stone Fruit Clafoutis – Almond Custard, Summer Peaches, Marbled Cherry Ice Cream

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

Strawberry Pavlova – Bavarian Cream, Baked Meringue, Lemon Sorbet

Crème Caramel – Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Raspberries

Baba au Rhum – Brown Butter Sage, Caramelized Maui Gold Pineapples, Appleton Rum Flambé

Some say the best Restaurants are those that a guest wants to revisit even before leaving, and over the course of thirty meals served across six 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 Nick Dugan.

Once again filled on Sunday it was at noon that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting ten diners who were seated comfortably at a table to the side of all the action.

Still doing record numbers, 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, the city’s best Kouign Amann and Canele arriving first with the latter still outpacing any in the City.

Served at a careful pace, Chef Dugan’s time spent with Gavin Kaysen at Bellecour before joining Michael Mina seeing an almost seamless transition from Chef Josh Smith’s new-French classics, course one featured a familiar trio of shared Appetizers, Nick’s Escargots now traditional with Snails cooked in herbaceous green Sauce while Deviled Eggs wih Caviar and all-new Salmon Rillettes find their richness mellowed by Fines Herbes.

Continuing with four additional Appetizers, Pâté Grand-Mére and Fromage de Téte as rustic as any served in Paris plus ground-to-order Tartare that has wowed diners since day one for good reason, it seems hard to believe that a Restaurant doing such volume makes time to plate Salads so elegant as the former Endive and Crab or recently debuted Marinated Globe Artichokes with Caper Aïoli and shaved Bottarga.

Always retooling Bardot’s Breakfast Sandwich, its housemade Sausage and thick-cut Bacon contrasting the fluffy Omelette on an English Muffin, it was alongside this that Le Steak Burger came quartered for sharing before guests turned their attention to garlicky Toulouse Sausage topped in Greens plus Caramelized Onions.

Not about to miss the famous French Toast, two thick wedges arriving with plus-size quenelles of Vanilla Cream and Almond Brittle plus Foie Gras, it was on request that Chef Dungan also prepared an order of dinner’s Spring Rabbit Boudin Blanc plus Hash Browns topped in melted Raclette tableside.

Nearly too full for Dessert, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while four new items range from classic Crème Caramel to a flawless Clafoutis, dainty Pavlova and Baba au Rhum that will even leave fans of Alain Ducasse clamoring for more.

FIVE STARS: Having repeatedly challenged fellow gourmands to name a better Bistro, Brasserie or Café in North America than Bardot none have yet stood up to the task, and while some may believe that a Restaurant doing big volume cannot possibly compete with a place that seats fifty I’ll simply say I’ve done the legwork and Bardot can. That Chef Dugan and his team can maintain such quality at that volume speaks…well…volumes.

RECOMMENDED: Pâté Grand-Mére, Escargot de Bourgogne, Steak Tartare, Pastry Basket, Le Steak Burger, Spring Rabbit Boudin Blanc, Potatoes Rosti, French Toast, Chocolate Macaron, Stone Fruit Clafoutis, Baba au Rhum.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow @nrdugan or @bardot_lv for specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/las-vegas/bardot-brasserie

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6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Farm Basket, Las Vegas NV

Farm Basket

Clucketos – 3 Rolled Chicken Tacos, Shredded Lettuce, Cheese, Salsa

Gobbler – Fried Turkey Breast Sandwich, Toasted Hoagie Roll, Miracle Whip, Cranberry Sauce

Chicken Fingers

Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken Thigh

Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Country Roll, Orange Butter

Coleslaw

Goods Potato Chips

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Since 1973 Farm Basket has been a local favorite in Sin City, the outpost on West Charleston still going strong from 10am until 9pm daily even as other locations have come and gone across the years.

Owned by Billy Bayne and family since 2018, historic signage maintained alongside longtime catchphrase “Carried Away with Quality,” guests old and new will discover a concise menu centered on Chicken and Turkey served in various ways plus sides, drinks and Cookies.

Undoubtedly an icon, nearly 50 years of business a rarity in Las Vegas, service is friendly and fast while portions prove generous across Coleslaw, velvety Mashed Potatoes and the $6.99 “Gobbler” featuring Fried Turkey Breast on a Toasted Hoagie with sides of Cranberry Sauce and Miracle Whip.

Sticking to classics in the age of Social Media, @FarmBasketChicken occasionally adding contests or specials, Fried Chicken proves juicy whether as Strips or on the Bone beneath crunchy Batter while “Clucketos” see pulled Poultry wrapped in Corn Tortillas beneath shredded Lettuce and Cheese.

Known for housemade Rolls with Citrus Butter, enjoyable but inconsistent across a dozen, Chips come from Goods of Pennsylvania while Dessert offers Chocolate Chip Cookies that are fairly basic and also variable in terms of texture from one to another.

THREE STARS: Although Farm Basket suggests being “Carried Away with Quality” such low prices require sacrifice, the fried Poultry standing out while everything else is on par with what one might find at chains like KFC or Church’s.

RECOMMENDED: Gobbler, Chicken Fingers, Fried Chicken.

AVOID: Nothing was particularly “bad,” but Cookies and Rolls suggest poor attention to detail.

TIP: A second location has been purported in Winterwood Pavilion at Sahara and Nellis for nearly 2 years.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.farmbasketlv.com

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July 27, 2022
11:35 AM
by: Uhockey

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [10,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookie

Half & Half Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

M&M Cookie

Sprinkle Cookie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Just the Dough Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie

Sugar Cookie

Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reese’s Pieces and Cup Cookie

Banana Walnut Cookie

Located inside Suite 242 of 6380 South Valley View Boulevard it seems likely that no one will accidentally stumble upon Chocolate Chip Cookie Company, but for those with the prudence to seek Dessert while out and about the small store in front of a commissary kitchen may just be serving Las Vegas’ best collection of locally made rounds.

Focused on “Bringing the Cookie Back,” and previously available only by delivery, it was late 2018 that Jovan Mesa-Glennon and husband John opened a small store at the back of an industrial complex, hours from 10:00am till six o’clock or later daily giving guests a chance to see the facility and take home one or more of several flavors.

Baking everything from scratch, Jovan’s secret recipes yielding the sort of Cookie that blossoms a bit around the edge before becoming crisp, it was based on prior experience that four-dozen were ordered for work, the business’ namesake buttery with just enough Vanilla and Cinnamon to perfume the palate while chunks of Bittersweet Chocolate are partially melted throughout the center.

Next tasting M&Ms, followed by Reese’s Peanut Butter, the addition of Cups plus Pieces to Mrs. Mesa-Glennon ‘s Batter proves predictably delicious while Oatmeal Raisin is textbook chewy with oodles of nostalgia.

Prioritizing customer safety by individually bagging each Cookie at no extra cost, Banana Walnut wins guests over by way of natural sweetness and toasty spots in juxtaposition to sugary Toffee Chocolate Chip that is also slightly salty and heterogeneous from bite-to-bite.

Not forgetting White Chocolate and Craisins, nor Sprinkles or “Just the Dough,”Chocolate Chip Cookie Company’s version of a Snickerdoodle lives up to its title of “Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie” thanks to a granulated top plus plenty of Butter while “Half & Half” offers indecisive customers the best of both worlds.

FIVE STARS: Although unlikely to get a lot of foot traffic at the back of an off-strip industrial complex the wife and husband team behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Company are quickly making a name for themselves thanks to a “do one thing and do it well” spot featuring locally-made rounds in a variety of flavors.

RECOMMENDED: Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Half & Half Cookie, Banana Walnut Cookie, Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Currently open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily and taking orders 24/7 via the website. Available via delivery with GrubHub.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.chocolatechipcookiecompany.com

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