Endo Edibles

May 16, 2022
11:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Big Chicken Catering [10,] Las Vegas NV

Big Chicken

Uncle Jerome – Nashville Hot Chicken, Lettuce, Mayo, Pickles

Big Aristotle – Organic Muenster Cheese, Crispy Fried Onions, Bacon, Sweet & Smoky Memphis BBQ Sauce

BC Fries

Chicken Tenders

Lucille’s Mac n’ Cheese – Cheeze-It Crust

Big Chocolate Chip Cookie

Already celebrating three years serving Las Vegas, with a second location in Glendale, Big Chicken navigated its way through the pandemic thanks to leadership including General Manager Trisha Durham and Chef Matt Piekarski who each assisted with a memorable lunch on Thursday.

Still surprising fans as well as skeptics with Food far better than the typical “celebrity” Restaurant, Shaquille O’Neal’s involvement seeing talented locals tapped from the start, it was via ezCater that delivery was seamlessly coordinated at a budget well-within guidelines and timely delivery.

Using sturdy exterior packaging to protect product freshness, several boxes arriving temperature appropriate from 4480 Paradise Road, it was not long before staff dug in finding Sandwiches perfectly textured thanks to vertical presentations that keep seasoned Poultry crunchy and Buns fluffy.

Opting for one Sandwich Package plus fifty Strips, the former offering 30 Sandwiches, Fries and two Cookies, it was with Lucille’s Mac n’ Cheese that many attendees opted to start, the creamy-crunchy combo a big hit while Tenders also disappeared fast dipped in dueling Sauces.

Moving next to Big Chicken’s eponymous item, the Breasts from Naked Truth brined and cooked crisp with plenty of moisture locked beneath well-spiced Breading, it was with some added to Salads and others used simply as Dippers than Tenders were gone quick while the Bird on Brioche saw Nashville-inspired Uncle Jerome earn high marks in a market quickly becoming over-saturated.

Creating additional fans by way of BC Fries, the thin and crispy Spuds eating more like seasoned Chips than actual French Fries and thus traveling well without sog, The Big Aristotle Sandwich also earns high marks thanks to melted Muenster Cheese, battered Fried Onions, Bacon, and smoky BBQ Sauce.

Not forgetting Uncle Jerome, Breasts from Naked Truth brined and cooked crisp with plenty of moisture locked beneath spicy Breading, it was with amusement that many posed for pictures with a Big Cookie before finally dividing and devouring, the Dough from Crumb Fairy Bakery in Van Nuys California chewy from edge-to-edge with Organic Dark Chocolate helping to keep sweetness in check.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone there is no doubt that Chefs Matt Piekarski and Silverman have created something far better than expected at Big Chicken, and whether enjoyed on-site or at the Office the product outperforms the competition at a fair price considering Ingredient quality.

RECOMMENDED: Uncle Jerome, Big Aristotle, Chicken Strips, Shaq Sauce, BC Fries, Lucille’s Mac n’ Cheese.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open 11a through 10pm daily.

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

www.bigchicken.com

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May 13, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Top of The World [9,] Las Vegas NV

Top of the World

Housemade Bread, Butter

Maine Lobster, Citrus Infused Crab, Poached Shrimp, Seasonal Oysters, Assorted Sauces

Charred Ahi Tuna, Chili Rub, Yuzu Avocado Mousse, Fresh Mango

Citrus Scented Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachio, Chipotle Honey, Lavash

Lump Crab Fritters, Mango & Habanero Chutney, Mango Salsa

Burrata Panzanella, Pickled Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Country Bread, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Lobster Chop Salad, Pancetta, Asparagus, Avocado, Soft Boiled Egg, Classic Louis Dressing

Lobster Cannelloni, Heirloom Tomato Purée, Preserved Lemon, Herbs, Crushed Pine Nuts

Loup de Mer, Toasted Miso Brown Butter, Pickled Chilies, Blood Orange

Mac & Cheese, Caramelized Spring Onion, Fontina Cheese, Cheddar Cheese

10oz Creekstone Farms Rib Cap, Bacon Jam

Garganelli Pasta, Lobster Bolognese, Spring Peas, Whipped Ricotta

Double Cut Pork Chops, Smoked & Brined, Apple & Bacon Chutney

12oz Rosewood American Wagyu New York Strip, Onion, Shishito Pepper

Spring Pea Carbonara, Pancetta, Parmesan Cheese, Egg

Baked Corn Pudding, Honey & Poblano Butter

Warm Butter Cake, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Seasonal Berries

Blueberry Crumble Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, Blueberry Compote, Whipped Coconut Cream

Funky Monkey Banana Cake, Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, Caramelized Bananas

Lemon Blueberry Dome, Whipped Blueberry & Mascarpone Mousse, Lemon Curd, Blueberry Compote

Layered Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, Nutella Mousse, Caramelized Hazelnuts, Ganache

Last visited in October it was alongside friends and family that dinner was enjoyed at Top of the World on Friday, Executive Chef Chad Castanino debuting thirteen new plates across 150 minutes in a room that remains breathtaking.

Still flying high in the pandemic’s later stages, less tables than prior creating an atmosphere that immediately feels more luxurious than nights with 500+ covers, it is after traveling 106 stories above ground level that guests are welcomed warmly, a six-top table affording panoramic views of Sin City from Henderson to Red Rock.

Happy to see Golden Entertainment’s crown jewel in good hands, Corporate Executive Chef Brad Manchester and Chef Castanino each contributing ideas that continue to push forward, it was not long before drinks were poured, followed by housemade Bread with Butter and a pristine Shellfish Platter.

Featuring neon on its interior walls, careful staff visibly working a small kitchen at the center of Top of the World’s rotating room, dinner continued with Appetizers including Charred Ahi Tuna amidst Avocados and Mangos plus spicy Crab Fritters and creamy Goat Cheese meant to be eaten on Crackers with smoky Honey.

Not forgetting Lobster Cannelloni, its Sauce a little sweeter than necessary, Spring Salads include a Burrata Panzanella plus Lobster tossed with Pork, Asparagus, boiled Eggs and more.

Still sourcing great Ingredients, Kansas providing USDA Prime Beef cooked Medium Rare beneath Bacon Jam, those seeking something lighter will be happy to see flaky Loup de Mer brightened by Citrus while domestic Wagyu arrives as a New York Strip out of Texas.

Also offering Autumn’s brined and smoked Pork Chop, indelible alongside sides including Mac & Cheese or Chad’s all-new Corn Pudding, a Pasta Entrée of Garganelli rethinks Bolognese via Lobster and Ricotta while “Carbonara” comes without Noodles but instead featuring Peas, Pancetta and Parmesan.

Smart to save room for Dessert, three new additions joining layered Chocolate Hazelnut Cake and Top of the World favorite Butter Cake, lighter eaters will appreciate the Lemon Blueberry Dome or Vegan Coffee Cake while those in search of indulgence need look no further than Funky Monkey Banana Cake beneath Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting.

FIVE STARS: At this point fully transitioned to Chef Chad Castanino’s Restaurant, three complete menu overhauls complete, Top of the World remains Las Vegas most impressive view with Food and service befitting the price point.

RECOMMENDED: Citrus Scented Goat Cheese, Lump Crab Fritters, Loup de Mer, 10oz Creekstone Farms Rib Cap, Double Cut Pork Chop, Baked Corn Pudding, Spring Pea Carbonara, Warm Butter Cake, Funky Monkey.

AVOID: The Lobster Cannelloni’s Sauce was unnecessarily sweet.

TIP: With security and crowded elevators it is wise to arrive at last 15 minutes early for reservations.

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

www.thestrat.com/restaurants/top-of-the-world

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May 11, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Jean Georges Steakhouse [20,] Las Vegas NV

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Brioche Bread, Herb Butter

Japanese Wagyu Carpaccio, Black Truffle Fritters, Lime Salt

Char-grilled Octopus, Sweet & Spicy Peppers, Smoked Paprika, Crunchy Potatoes

Foie Gras, Harry’s Berries Strawberries-Hibiscus Compote, Nut Granola, Brioche

Puffed Rice Crusted Bluefin Tuna, Shallot Cream

Tomato Salad, Hearts of Palm, Coconut

Harry’s Berries Strawberry Salad, Gem Lettuce, Gorgonzola Dulce, Minus 8 Vinaigrette

Iceberg Wedge, Tomato, Blue Cheese, Bacon

A5 Mishima Rib Eye Cap, Piedmontese All Natural Filet Mignon, Mishima Reserve Eye of Rib with Charred Miso and Fermented Chili Crust, Bone Marrow, Brioche Soldiers. Parsley Salad

Roasted Pearl Oysters, Brown Butter Mushroom Puree, Garlic, Lemon

JG Cheeseburger, Truffle Mayonnaise, Brie, Yuzu Pickle, Sesame Seed Bun

Spring Peas. Smoked Butter, Lovage, Ricotta-Parmesan Brulee

Soy Glazed Short Rib, Apple, Rosemary

Crunchy Organic Chicken, Spinach, Hot Sauce

Black Truffle Mac n’ Cheese

Black Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Black Truffle Fries

Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

NY Cheesecake, Sour Cherry Sorbet

Market Citrus, Yuzu Cream, White Chocolate, Tropical Fruit

Market Apple Pie, Maple Pecan Ice Cream

Last visited in December, and eighteen times prior including a yearly tradition kneecapped by the pandemic, it was alongside three others on Wednesdahy night that Jean Georges Steakhouse once again found Chef Sean Griffin and his team executing at an unparalleled level.

Led by Chef Griffin since 2015, including a renovation that upgraded décor and delivery of pristine Proteins and Produce, guests entering Jean Georges Steakhouse are greeted first at a podium before being led to spot-lit tables, the mood upscale but never stuffy while prices track similar to other like-Restaurants that feature far less creative cuisine.

Decorated in gold and buzzing with activity, it was at a square table that carte blanche was deferred to the kitchen, Beverages quickly followed by Spanish-style Pulpo, buttery Loaves of Brioche and familiar appetizers such as Wagyu Carpaccio atop Truffled-Cheese Gougeres.

Always inventive, Foie Gras with housemade Compote and chewy Granola absolutely stunning, Salads following Rice-crusted Tuna served as a segue to grilled Meats, the iconic Hearts of Palm and Tomatoes praised by all for its brightness while individualized Wedges and Harry’s Berries also lightened the load before full Bones of Marrow alongside A5 Rib Cap, Piedmontese Filet and Mishima Reserve Eye of Rib with Charred Miso and Fermented Chili Crust.

Adding two of Burgers built from Prime Beef plus Wagyu trimmings, plus Jean Georges’ iconic Short Rib, no guest should leave Aria’s second floor without a taste of the city’s best Fried Chicken, and if in season also the buttered Spring Peas encircling bruleed Cheese.

Refreshing the palate between bites with Pasta, Vegetables and Potatoes, plus off-menu Mushrooms roasted atop their Puree, Dessert saw Apple Pie plus old favorites down the line, Chef Vongerichten’s Chocolate Cake served with tableside theatrics and followed by Cheesecake plus photo-friendly Citrus.

FIVE STARS: Lots of people like to misappropriate terms like “farm-to-table” or “chef-driven” to differentiate their idea from others, but if one wants the very best of what Vegas has to offer there’s no finer place to trust the Chef than at Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA where Chef Griffin continues to create sides and starters every bit on par with the stunning selection of Meats.

RECOMMENDED: Japanese Wagyu Carpaccio, Octopus, Tomato Salad, Foie Gras, A5 Mishima Rib Eye Cap, Piedmontese All Natural Filet Mignon, Bone Marrow, Crunchy Organic Chicken, JG Cheeseburger, Spring Peas, Apple Pie, Cheesecake.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Online Menu is currently up-to-date.

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

www.aria.com/en/restaurants/jean-georges-steakhouse.html

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May 10, 2022
11:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Naked City Express Catering [11,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Express

Steak & 3 Cheese Pizza – White Garlic Sauce, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Chopped Steak, Onion, Roasted Sweet Peppers

Cheese Pizza – Naked City Red Sauce, Mozzarella

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

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

Garlic Buns

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

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

Assorted Sub – Ham, Salami, Capicola, Lettuce, Tomato, Provolone, Cheddar, Naked City Sub Sauce

Side of Garlic Bread

BBQ Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Cheesecake

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 23rd 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 Buns, slices continued to be enjoyed alongside Subs and the Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet while Dessert consisted of creamy wedges of New York Style Cheesecake.

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, Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet, Buffalo 22, BBQ Wings, Garlic Buns.

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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May 9, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

The Cookie Bar [3,] Las Vegas NV

The Cookie Bar

Booze Munch – Rum infused Caramel coated Puffed Corn

Big Ohh – Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Cinnamon

Tipsy Velvet – Red Velvet Cookie, White Chocolate Chips, Wedding Cake Vodka, White Chocolate Drizzle

Oreo Kitchen Sink – Chocolate Chip Cookie, Double Stuffed Oreo, Chocolate Brownie

Twisted Krispie – Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treat, White Chocolate, Wedding Cake Vodka, Sea Salt

Limoncello – Lemon Sugar Cookie, Limoncello, Lemon Buttercream

Turnt Up Banana – Banana Cookie, Rum, Whipped Vodka Buttercream Frosting, Nilla Wafer

Buzz Kill – Chocolate Chip Cookie, Dark Chocolate Chips, Milk Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

S’more Love – Graham Cracker Cookie, Marshmallow, Dark Chocolate Drizzle

The Nookie – Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pecans, Caramel Filling

Crème Brulee – Sugar Cookie, Buttercream Frosting, Caramelized Sugar

PB Kitchen Sink – Chocolate Chip Cookie, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Brownie

A one time a Cannery West kiosk now turned online business The Cookie Bar continues to march on, Wendy Baumgartner’s passion for baking undeterred by the pandemic and her current collection full of kitschy yet delicious creations.

Available via online apps, Food Truck or at Special Events, the options easily customized online, Friday featured a dozen options delivered to the office with individual packaging quickly discarded and a bag of buttered-sweet Booze Munch quickly gone in a few handfuls.

Featuring both virgin and kicked-up riffs on classic American confections, Big Ohh adding granulated Sugar to the top of an Oatmeal Raisin Cookie for texture, both ”Kitchen Sink” cubes deliver about 6oz of decadence with a Cookie and Brownie sandwiching Oreos or Reese’s.

Adding Wedding Cake Vodka to Tipsy Velvet and a heart-shaped “Twisted Krispie,” the later a masterpiece thanks to Sea Salt and soft notes of Cocoa, The Cookie Bar’s Sugar Cookies eat like crisp Shortbread with nuance added by Citrus in the case of Limoncello and torched Sugar atop Crème Brulee.

Going classic with Buzz Kill while S’more Love’s bright Baking Spices shine beneath Marshmallows and Chocolate Drizzle, “The Nookie” stuffs soft Caramel into a Pecan-studded Chocolate Chip round for just $3 – the same bargain cost charged for “Turnt Up Banana” with a chewy Banana base infused with Rum and topped with Vodka Buttercream Frosting.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: As homegrown (or perhaps homebrewed) as it gets, the Baumgartner’s Cookie Bar should be on any the short list for anyone with a sweet-tooth and all the more so for those looking to #supportlocal.

RECOMMENDED: Booze Munch, PB Kitchen Sink, Twisted Krispie, Turnt Up Banana, The Nookie, Crème Brulee.

AVOID: The Buzzkill was a bit pedestrian compared to the rest, but even then it was still a really good Chocolate Chip Cookie.

TIP: Check the website for complete menu and offerings, delivery also available via all the online apps.

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

www.thecookiebarlv.com

Posted in Catering, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, The Cookie Bar Tagged Banana, Banana Cookie, Banana Cookies, Bananas, Big Ohh, Booze Munch, Bread, Brown Butter, Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treat, Browned Butter, Brownie, Brownies, Butter, Butter Cream, Butter Cream Frosting, Buttercream, Buttercream Frosting, Buzz Kill, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Caramel Filling, Caramelized Sugar, Cereal, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Drizzle, Cinnamon, Cocoa, Cookie, Cookie Bar, Cookies, Corn, Cracker, Crackers, Cream, Creme Brulee, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chips, Dark Chocolate Drizzle, Dessert, Desserts, Double Stuffed Oreo, Double Stuffed Oreo Cookie, Double Stuffed Oreo Cookies, Double Stuffed Oreos, Drizzle, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Ginger, Graham, Graham Cracker, Graham Cracker Cookie, Graham Cracker Cookies, Graham Crackers, Grahams, Granulated Sugar, Honey, Icing, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemon Buttercream, Lemon Buttercream Frosting, Lemon Sugar Cookie, Lemon Sugar Cookies, Lemons, Limoncello, LV, Marshmallow, Marshmallows, Michael Uzmann, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chips, Nevada, Nilla Wafer, Nilla Wafer Cookie, Nilla Wafer Cookies, Nilla Wafers, NV, Oat, Oatmeal, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Oats, Oreo, Oreo Cookie, Oreo Cookies, Oreo Kitchen Sink, Oreos, Pastries, Pastry, PB, PB Kitchen Sink, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Cup, Peanut Butter Cups, Peanuts, Pecan, Pecans, Puffed Corn, Raisin, Raisins, Red Velvet, Red Velvet Cookie, Red Velvet Cookies, Reese's, Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, RICE KRISPIE TREAT, RICE KRISPIE TREATS, Rice Krispies, Rice Krispies Cereal, Rum, Rum infused Caramel, Rum infused Caramel coated Puffed Corn, S'mores, Salt, Sea Salt, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Sin City, Sugar, Sugar Cookie, Sugar Cookies, S’more Love, The Cookie Bar, The Nookie, Tipsy Velvet, Turnt Up Banana, Twisted Krispie, Vanilla, Vanilla Wafer, Vanilla Wafer Cookie, Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Vanilla Wafers, Vegas, Vodka, Wafer, Wafers, Wedding Cake Vodka, Wendy Baumgartner, Whipped Buttercream Frosting, Whipped Vodka Buttercream Frosting, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Drizzle

May 9, 2022
11:15 AM
by: Uhockey

Graffiti Bao Catering [26,] Las Vegas NV

Graffiti Bao

Scallion Pancakes – Special Soy, Scallion Dressing

Sticky Green Beans – Honey, Sweet Soy, Almonds, Crispy Garlic

Crispy Wings – Secret Seven Chili Rub

Braised Short Ribs – Chili Jam, Mint, Lime, Folded Bao Buns

Prawn & Pork Spring Rolls – Plum Sauce

The Bao Dog – Sesame Seed Bao Bun, Ketchup, Special Sauce

Graffiti Burger – Smashed Onion Burger, Cheese, Bacon, Red Leaf Lettuce, Pickled Peppers, Special Sauce, Pickles, Martin’s Potato Bun

Seasoned Crinkle Fries

Chicken Egg Fried Rice – Roasted Chicken, Toasted Chili Sauce, Crispy Chicken Skin

Kung Pao Chicken Bao Buns – Natural Chicken, Bell Pepper, Chili Sauce

BBQ Pork Bao Buns – Sweet Soy, Chilis, Shiitake Mushrooms

Szechuan Beef Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Szechuan Peppers, Scallions

Royale with Cheese Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Special Sauce

Nutella Bao Buns

Previously discussing Chef Marrone’s background here, time with Tao Group unequivocally involved in Asian Cuisine capable of satisfying both discerning diners and folks that typically gravitate to Panda Express, it was on time Monday that a Graffiti Bao employee arrived with everything necessary, professionalism and safety never in question.

Opting for old favorites from a menu that offers far more diversity than its brevity suggests, the Graffiti Burger was predictably the first stop for many, and although the tender Meat and fresh Toppings were highly praised Graffiti Bao’s Chicken Fried Rice remains a fan-favorite thanks to toasted Chiles and bits of fried Skin on top.

Onward to Green Beans slicked with Honey, the quality of Graffiti Bao’s sourcing shows well from Protein to Produce, five styles of the Restaurant’s eponymous Buns satisfying diners on this day with the BBQ Pork a favorite for many but the Pulp Fiction referencing Royale with Cheese also pretty tough not to enjoy.

Neglecting White Rice to save stomach capacity for better things, at least three whole Scallion Pancakes devoured over the course of an hour, Marrone’s Braised Short Ribs with folded Bao saw a whole tray emptied nearly as quickly.

Rounding out the allotment with Crispy Wings and Spring Rolls, the latter often overlooked but amongst the best of their kind thanks to an oilless exterior housing plenty of meat and flavor, it was with plenty of Leftovers packed that staff was sated and already looking forward to the next time Graffiti Bao is ordered.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Graffiti Bao sets a very high standard in terms of customer service, while every Item across 26 orders has been nicely presented, displaying “Fusion” without being compromised and appealing to a broad range of diners.

RECOMMENDED: Scallion Pancakes, Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Chicken Egg Fried Rice, Braised Short Ribs, Sticky Green Beans, Prawn and Pork Spring Rolls, Graffiti Burger, The Bao Dog.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Southwest location is open Monday through Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Follow @GraffitiBao for specials including those at the re-opened original in T-Mobile Arena and up in Utah.

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

www.graffitibao.com

Posted in Catering, Dessert, Food, Graffiti Bao, Graffiti Bao Catering, Graffiti Bao Southwest, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork Tagged #supportlocal, Almond, Almonds, Angus Beef, Bacon, Bao Bun, Bao Dog, Barbecue, Barbecue Pork, Barbeque, Barbeque Pork, BBQ, BBQ Pork, BBQ Pork Bao, BBQ Pork Bao Bun, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bun, BBQ Pork Buns, Bean, Bean Sprout, Bean Sprouts, Beans, Beef, Beef Short Rib, Beef Short Ribs, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Black Vinegar, Braised Short Rib, Braised Short Ribs, Bread, Bun, Buns, Burger, Burgers, Catering, Cheddar, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburgers, Chicken, Chicken Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Skins, Chicken Wing, Chicken Wings, Chickens, Chili, Chili Jam, Chili Oil, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chili Rub, Chili Sauce, Chilis, Chocolate, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Chocolate-Hazelnut, Cookie, Cookies, Cow, Cows, Cream, Crinkle Fries, Crinkle Fry, Crispy Chicken Skin, Crispy Chicken Skins, Crispy Garlic, Crispy Wing, Crispy Wings, Dessert, Desserts, Dressing, Egg, Egg Fried Rice, Eggs, endoedibles, Folded Bao Bun, Folded Bao Buns, Food, Foodie, Fortune Cookie, Fortune Cookies, French Fries, French Fry, Fried Rice, Fries, Fry, Garlic, Garlic Chili Sauce, Graffiti Bao, Graffiti Bao Catering, Graffiti Bao Southwest, Graffiti Burger, Green Beans, Hamburger, Hamburgers, Hazelnut Spread, Hazelnuts, Honey, Hot Dog, Hotdog, Jam, Ketchup, Kung Pao Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken Bao, Kung Pao Chicken Bao Bun, Kung Pao Chicken Bao Buns, Las Vegas, Lettuce, Lime, Limes, LV, Marc Marrone, Martin’s Potato Bun, Michael Uzmann, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Natural Chicken, Nevada, Nutella, Nutella Bao Bun, Nutella Bao Buns, NV, Oil, Onion, Onions, Pancake, Pancakes, Pastries, Pastry, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickled Pepper, Pickled Peppers, Pickles, Plum, Plum Sauce, Plums, Pork, Potato, Potato Bun, Potato Buns, Potatoes, Prawn, Prawn and Pork Spring Roll, Prawn and Pork Spring Rolls, Prawns, Red Leaf Lettuce, Red Onion, Red Onions, Red Pepper, Red Peppers, Rib, Ribs, Rice, Roast Chicken, Roasted Chicken, Royale with Cheese, Royale with Cheese Bao, Royale with Cheese Bao Bun, Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, Royale with Cheese Bun, Royale with Cheese Buns, Rub, Sandwich, Sandwiches, Sauce, Scallion, Scallion Dressing, Scallion Pancake, Scallion Pancakes, Scallions, Seasoned Crinkle Fries, Seasoned Crinkle Fry, Secret Seven Chili Rub, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seed Bao Bun, Sesame Seeds, Seven Chili Rub, Shiitake, Shiitake Mushroom, Shiitake Mushrooms, Shiitakes, Short Rib, Short Ribs, Sin City, Skin, Skins, Slaw, Smashed Onion Burger, Soy, Soy Sauce, Soy Sum, Special Sauce, Special Soy, Special Soy Sauce, Spicy Slaw, Spread, Spring Roll, Spring Rolls, Sticky Green Bean, Sticky Green Beans, Sugar, Sweet Sesame, Sweet Soy, Sweet Soy Sauce, Szechuan Beef, Szechuan Beef Bao Bun, Szechuan Beef Bao Buns, Szechuan Pepper, Szechuan Peppers, The Bao Dog, Toasted Chili, Toasted Chili Pepper, Toasted Chili Peppers, Toasted Chili Sauce, Toasted Chilis, Todd Lunger, Vegas, Vegetable, Vinegar, White Rice, Wing, Wings

May 7, 2022
9:00 AM
by: Uhockey

CRAFTkitchen [21,] Henderson NV

CRAFTkitchen

Coffee

Cinnamon Roll

Chocolate Chip Monkey Bread with Orange Glaze

Ube Kouign Amann / Chocolate Covered Strawberry Kouign Amann

Kitchen Sink Cookie

Bananas Foster Pancakes – Buttermilk Short Stack, Bananas Foster, Whipped Cream

Chilaquiles – Corn Tortilla Chips, New Mexican Chile Sauce, Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Lime Crema, Cilantro, Scrambled Eggs

Sweet Potato French Fries, Bacon Maple Aioli

Fried Chicken Benedict – Fried Green Tomatoes, Sweet Cornbread, Remoulade Hollandaise, Poached Egg

Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast – Vanilla Bean Custard Filling, Caramelized Toast, Fresh Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup, Strawberries

From the day CRAFTkitchen opened it raised the bar for breakfast Valley-wide, and on Saturday for the first time in nearly six months Jaret and Tami’s little place in Henderson again dazzled with quality and creativity plus service that attests to well-trained employees working with a sense of pride.

Old enough to be a mainstay, the Blinn’s investment of money, time and talent paying off thanks to their commitment to quality and community, it was arriving at 9:00am that four guests were seated on the Restaurant’s left half, several familiar servers moving quickly but purposefully for a packed-house.

Still as bright and tidy as day one, living walls and art from the Blinn’s daughter flanking the Coffee Bar and Pastry cases full of delights, it was shortly after seating that beverages were served, brewed to order Coffee bold and balanced while Lattes found added depth in Milk with a tiny Biscotti at their side.

Surrounded by folks of all ages, a “35-40 minute wait” avoided by calling ahead, it was with four of the aforementioned Baked Goods that dining got started, the Kitchen Sink Cookie crumbly but moist despite a lack of Gluten or Animal Products while Jaret’s Cinnamon Roll remains one of the city’s very best.

Continuing with Kouign Amann, pockets of melted Butter visible amidst flaky layers, one would be hard-pressed to decide which was tops among Ube Coconut or Chocolate Covered Strawberry, the best bet a side-by-side tasting, but only if that still allows enough stomach space for Sin City’s best Monkey Bread.

Equally indecisive regarding Pancakes, Bananas Foster eventually earning the table’s vote, Chilaquiles hold up well thanks to thick Tortilla Chips amidst Beans and Eggs while the weekend’s #everchangingbrunch earned high marks for a Fried Chicken Benedict featuring Fried Green Tomatoes and sweet Cornbread.

Adding Fries from the “regular” menu, though calling CRAFTkitchen’s Sweet Potatoes with Maple Bacon Aioli anything but exceptional is a mistake, don’t forget Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast that has only gotten better and better with time.

FIVE STARS: Undeniably a fan, the entire Valley remains fortunate to have CRAFTkitchen where Tami, Jaret and their staff continue to deliver on a motto of “Food with personality delivered by people with passion” each and every day, but even better with the #everchangingbrunch on weekends.

RECOMMENDED: CK Monkey Bread, Kouign Amann, Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast, Sweet Potato Fries, Chilaquiles, Fried Chicken Benedict.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Patio or Dine in Reservations Recommended via Yelp! waitlist. Curbside & Delivery Available. Open 7 days, 8am-3pm.

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

www.craftkitchenlv.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Breakfast, Coffee, Cornbread, CRAFTkitchen, Dessert, Food, French Toast, Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, pancake, Pancakes, Pork Tagged 100% Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Aioli, Bacon, Bacon Maple Aioli, Banana, Bananas, Bananas Foster, Bananas Foster Pancake, Bananas Foster Pancakes, Batter, Battered and Fried Bread, Bean, Beans, Benedict, Benny, Black Bean, Black Beans, Bread, Breakfast, Breast, Breasts, Brunch, Butter, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Pancake, Buttermilk Pancakes, Buttermilk Short Stack, Caramelized Toast, Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Benedict, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chickens, Chilaquiles, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Monkey Bread, Chocolate Chip Monkey Bread with Orange Glaze, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Chocolate Covered Strawberry Kouign Amann, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Sugar, CK Monkey Bread, Cocoa, Coconut, Coconut Flake, Coconut Flakes, Coconuts, Coffee, Confectioner's Sugar, Cookie, Cookies, Corn, Corn Bread, Corn Meal, Corn Tortilla, Corn Tortilla Chip, Corn Tortilla Chips, Corn Tortillas, Cornbread, Cornmeal, Cotija, Cotija Cheese, Craft Kitchen, CRAFTKitchen, Cream, Cream Cheese, Crema, Creme, Creme Brulee, Creme Brulee French Toast, Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast, Custard, Custard Filling, Dessert, Desserts, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, Eggs Benedict, endoedibles, Filling, Flake, Flakes, Food, Foodie, French Fries, French Fry, French Toast, Fresh Whipped Cream, Fried Bread, Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Benedict, Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken Breasts, Fried Green Tomato, Fried Green Tomatoes, Fries, Frosting, Fry, Glaze, Gluten, Gluten Free, Green Tomato, Green Tomatoes, Henderson, Herb, Herbs, Hollandaise, hollandaise sauce, Icing, Jam, Jaret Blinn, Jelly, Kitchen Sink Cookie, Kitchen Sink Cookies, Kouign Amann, Las Vegas, Lime, Lime Crema, Limes, LV, Maple, Maple Syrup, Michael Uzmann, Micro Greens, Micro-Cilantro, Milk Chocolate, Monkey Bread, Nevada, New Mexican Chile, New Mexican Chile Sauce, New Mexican Chiles, New Mexican Chili, New Mexican Chilis, NV, Orange, Orange Glaze, Oranges, Pancake, Pancakes, Pastries, Pastry, Pepper, Peppers, Pico de Gallo, Pig, Poached Egg, Poached Eggs, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Powdered Sugar, Pretzel, Pretzels, Pure Maple Syrup, Purple Potato, Purple Potatoes, Remoulade, Remoulade Hollandaise, Roll, Rolls, Rum, Sauce, Scrambled Egg, Scrambled Eggs, Short Stack, Sin City, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry Preserves, Stuffed French Toast, Sugar, Sweet Corn, Sweet Cornbread, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato French Fries, Sweet Potato French Fry, Sweet Potato Fries, Sweet Potato Fry, Sweet Potatoes, Syrup, Tami Blinn, Toast, Toasted Coconut, Toasted Coconuts, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tortilla, Tortilla Chip, Tortilla Chips, Tortillas, Ube, Ube Kouign Amann, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean Custard, Vanilla Bean Custard Filling, Vanilla Beans, Vanilla Custard, Vegan, Vegas, Viennesoire, Viennesoires, Viennoiserie, Viennoiseries, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, Yolk, Yolks

May 4, 2022
11:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Bronze Café Summerlin Catering [23,] Las Vegas NV

Bronze Café

Spanish Rice with Vegetables

Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Mango Salad

Cactus Salad with Tomatoes and Queso Fresco

Zucchini and Corn with Cheese

Soyrizo and Garlic Pinto Beans

Queso stuffed Chicken Breast with Chipotle Cream Sauce

The S’mores Turnover

The Rocky Road Cookie

The Raspberry Scone

The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

The Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Chai Spice Cookie

The Loving v Virginia Brookie

The Banana Flax Cake

The Loaded Carrot Cake

Always on the move, both the Restaurant’s physical location and their health-conscious Cuisine, it was for Catering that David and Peter Mozes were again called upon Wednesday, the owners of Bronze Café again offering to prepare a special menu instead of the usual delicious Salads and Sandwiches.

Located near Desert Shores in Summerlin, the former home of Beau Monde Bakery providing turnkey access for a Restaurant now offering Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, it was from Chef Mozes’ home recipes that Lunch consisted of several bowls and trays, dueling Salads making fast fans of those who opt to eat light while Spanish Rice and cheesy Corn with Squash were homestyle delicious.

Complete with plates and utensils, Bronze Café’s Chipotle Chicken fragrant and juicy, Pinto Beans cooked with Soyrizo threatened to steal the show thanks to their tenderness coupled to bold aromatics.

Happy to receive a glut of Desserts, all Vegan but without Las Vegas’ best Cookie, those missing Beau Monde’s gluten-free offerings will be happy to know the Banana Flax Cake is made without any Wheat protein, as too is a fully loaded Carrot Cake that has only gotten better with time.

Continuing strong with the cleverly titled Loving v Virginia, a Brookie that sees both halves nicely textured, Chai Spice Cookies remain soft and almost Cake-like while the Oatmeal Raisin round updates an old favorite with a “buttery” crumb despite the lack of Butter, Milk or Eggs.

Rounding out the afternoon with more Cookies, Chocolate Chip soft and moist, others delighted in Rocky Road Cookies made with Vegan Marshmallows plus Raspberry Scones and S’mores Turnovers.

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: Cactus Salad, Zucchini and Corn with Cheese, Soyrizo and Garlic Pinto Beans, The Carrot Cake, The Loving v. Virginia, The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, The Raspberry Scone, The Banana Flax Cake.

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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May 3, 2022
5:30 PM
by: Uhockey

Delilah [6,] Las Vegas NV

Delilah

Iced Tea

Milk Bread – Vermont Creamery Butter, Sea Salt

Osetra Caviar Donut – Smoked Salmon Schmear, Organic Egg, Chives, Pommes Dauphine

Dayboat Scallop Tataki – Watermelon Radish, Togarashi, Pickled Ramps

Dungeness Crab Rangoon – Cream Cheese Mousse, Sweet Chili Sauce, Puffy Cracker

Pigs in a Blanket – Wagyu Beef Dogs, Seeded Croissant, Grainy Mustard, Perigord Black Truffle

Foie Gras French Toast – Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Harry’s Berries Strawberry & Rhubarb Confiture

Chicken & Dumplings – Bobo Farms Chicken, Rainbow Carrots, Celery, Vin Jaune, Nana’s Dumplings

Spring Pea Carbonara – Housemade Bucatini Pasta, Organic Egg Yolk, Parmesan Bread Crumbs

Baby Corn Elotes – Charred Jalapeño Aïoli, Cotija, Petit Cilantro, Lime

Holland White Asparagus – Blood Orange, Black Olive, Sauce Maltaise

Char Siu Pork Chop – Szechuan Garlic Noodles, Bok Choy, Toasted Peanuts

Ora King Salmon – Chili Glaze, Forbidden Rice, Papaya Salad, Yellow Curry

Lime in de Coconut – Key Lime Curd, Spearmint Cream, Frozen Coconut Mousse, Mount Gay Rum

Grandma’s Gooey Butter Cake – Harry’s Berries Strawberries, Lemon Verbena, Whipped Creme Fraiche

Beehive Baked Alaska – Mandarin Sorbet, Sweet Lemon Ice Cream, Almond Financier, Desert Honey, Toasted Honey Meringue, Honeycomb Candy, Cognac Flambee

Still Sin City’s toughest reservation Delilah debuted at Wynn in July of 2021, the “social dining” experience from L.A.’s h.wood Group making good use of Michelin 2* Alex’s former footprint with aspirations to redefine a modern day Supper Club.

Long awaited and debuted with an opulent Grand Opening of A-List celebrities, guests are immediately met by a small foyer before entering the thirty-seat Little Bubble Bar whose rich fabrics overlook the main Dining Room two floors below.

Accessed by double staircases, with bronze and marble gilding the space envisioned by Wynn’s Todd-Avery Lenahan, tables reside between a main stage and larger bar with posh materials and wood surrounded by plaster ceilings above numerous original paintings.

Fusing interior to outside via paired courtyards, one abutting the Chef’s Table and secret dining room directly accessed via the kitchen, it was near the main stage that three diners sat Tuesday to enjoy fourteen plates from Chef Josh Smith and Pastry Chef Benjamin Maigné.

Over-the-top in a good way, from contrasting patterns and custom porcelain to gracious servers with encyclopedic knowledge of the Chef Smith’s Cuisine, it is once Beverages are ordered that tables receive complimentary Milk Bread, each slice piping hot with a delicate crumb ready to be slathered by some of the best Butter in America.

Sparing no expense in terms of Ingredients or décor, a Caviar Donut enjoyed amidst murals and mirrors, Appetizers from Chef Smith continued with Scallops in vibrant Dressing and “Crab Rangoon” that resembles Dungeness in its presentation except that the “Shell” is actually a Cracker meant to be smashed and used as a delivery mechanism.

High energy in the main room, but easy for conversing until live music starts, additional small bites include irresistible Wagyu Hot Dogs in Viennoiserie with Truffles and savory French Toast supporting Foie Gras plus seasonal Confiture.

Onward to Entrees, plus sides including Baby Corn as Elotes and tender Asparagus dressed to impress, Spring Pea Carbonara is now fully realized with Breadcrumbs adding texture while Chicken & Dumplings outperforms its name on the strength of Bobo Farms Bird plus tender Noodles bathed in Wine-fortified Pan Sauce.

Lacking room for Wellington this time, an all-new Char Siu Pork Chop instead revealed atop garlicy Noodles with a poof of smoke, Ora King Salmon also arrived with international influence before proceeding to Chef Maigné’s “Lime in de Coconut” that reimagines the Mojito as a refreshing Summer Dessert.

Growing livelier by the minute, but never too loud, it was around 7:30pm that Chef Smith poured flaming Cognac overtop the new “Beehive” Baked Alaska, but no matter how good the Citrus, Almonds and Honey it will still take more to outpace Josh’s Grandmother’s world-class Gooey Butter Cake as Las Vegas’ best Dessert.

FIVE STARS: As much an “experience” as dinner, Delilah sets a high bar for “dinner and a show” thanks to not only unparalleled opulence and top-quality service, but a skilled kitchen led by Chefs Josh Smith and Benjamin Maigné.

RECOMMENDED: Dayboat Scallop Tataki, Foie Gras French Toast, Dungeness Crab Rangoon, Spring Pea Carbonara, Chicken & Dumplings, Baby Corn Elotes, Char Siu Pork Chop, Holland White Asparagus, Bee Hive Baked Alaska Grandma’s Gooey Butter Cake.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 5:30pm-10:30pm daily for reservations, though late-night and bottle service go much later including a truncated menu plus some specials.

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

www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/fine-dining/delilah
www.hwoodgroup.com/venue/delilah-lv/

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May 2, 2022
11:20 AM
by: Uhockey

Milpa Catering [13,] Las Vegas NV

Milpa Catering

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Short Rib Barbacoa

Adobo Chicken

Cilantro, Cabbage, Radish, Pickled Onion, Lime

Guacamole

Handmade Corn Tortillas

Romaine & Jicama Salad – Romaine Lettuce, Jicama, Cucumber, Red Onion, Radish, Cranberry, Pepitas, Pomegranate, Queso Fresco, Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Tortilla Chips

Corn Esquites – Roasted Corn, Jalapenos, Cotija

Arbol Potatoes

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vanilla Conchas

Debuted in early 2021 Milpa took over the former Elia space at 4226 South Durango Drive, its off-kilter location unfortunately easy to miss despite the fact that Chef DJ Flores is cooking some of the best contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Las Vegas.

Part Molino and also a sit-down Café, with stone-ground housemade Tortillas a point of pride, Milpa’s focus is a healthier sort of Mexican Fare built largely from local Ingredients, and although not everyone will appreciate that difference the ones that do will be rewarded by every bite.

Ordered for delivery on Monday, a Milpa employee arriving on time with plenty of serviceware and utensils, it was not long before staff piled their plates with everything from fragrant Rice to spicy Spuds, while Corn Esquites channel Elotes minus all the Mayonnaise.

Raised in Vegas with skills developed under thinkfoodgroup and Too Hot Tamales before staging at Quintonil in Mexico City, Chef Flores created Milpa after time at Chica in The Venetian, though the authenticity of this project far outpaces anything from Lorena Garcia whether it be Salad or roasted Meats.

Well-priced for the quality, roughly $15 per person providing more than enough of everything to go around, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa are all praiseworthy and made fresh daily, as are Concha served during early hours and Cookies featuring Chocolate Chips, Granulated Sugar, Cinnamon and Abuelita.

Further making fans with a Romaine & Jicama Salad, whether eaten as intended or using its constituents as Taco toppings, Chef Flores’ handmade Tortillas are medium-thick, soft and with the perfect amount of flex such that one is enough to support tender Short Ribs, plump Shrimp or juicy Chicken plus accoutrements.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Milpa achieves the rare trifecta of healthy, affordable and delicious, all while utilizing time honored techniques plus largely local Ingredients to produce Mexican Cuisine that outpaces places deemed “Fine Dining” on The Strip.

RECOMMENDED: Corn Esquites, Tortillas, Guacamole, Romaine & Jicama Salad, Short Rib Barbacoa, Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies, Conchas.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow milpa_lv on Social Media for daily specials, pop-ups and business hours that currently stand at 10am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday, closed Thursday, 10am to 7pm Friday, 9am to 7pm Saturday and 9am to 4pm Sunday.

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

www.milpalv.com

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April 30, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

daGemi Italian Restaurant + Putia (Preview), Las Vegas NV

daGemi Italian Restaurant + Putia

Escarole & Bean & Sausage Soup

Eggplant and Ricotta Unrollatini

Whole stuffed Artichoke

Fennel and Blood Orange Salad

Pasta chi Pissedi

Pasta cui Linticchi

Spaghetti alla Carrattiera

Spaghetti ra Tappinara

Pasta al forno alla Palerimitana

Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Onions, Roasted Lemons

Pistachio crusted Prawns wrapped in Prosciutto in Grappa Sauce

Cuccidati

Cannoli

Ricotta Cheesecake

Espresso

They say the best food comes from the heart, and that is exactly how James Muscaglione will be cooking when he, Joe and their mother open daGemi Italian Restaurant + Putia in the Center at Spring Mountain in Chinatown Las Vegas late Spring 2022.

Named daGemì for James, “Putia” a small shop with good Food in Sicilian, veteran restaurateur Sangiorgio Power will also join the team focused on serving recipes that have been a family secret for more than 200 years.

Featuring Ingredients from Sicily, an area still underexplored in Italian Cuisine on this side of the Atlantic, the menu will offer specialties such as whole stuffed artichoke served without utensils, earthy Escarole Soup and Eggplant “Unrollatini” that rethinks Parm with lightness and more flavor.

Seasonal and approachable, a bitter Salad slicked with Olive Oil perhaps the most “challenging” current dish, the Muscaglione’s Pasta section promises to be extensive ranging from Shells with fresh Peas to broken strands matched to tender Lentils.

No rookie, Jimmy and Joe having once co-owned a lauded casual Italian eatery called Trattoria Mezzojuso in New Jersey, additional Pastas include Spaghetti alla Carrattiera made the Sicilian way and “ra Tappinara” which Muscaglione refers to as the region’s version of Puttanesca.

Hard to know if Pasta al forno alla Palerimitana is Primi or Secondi, though the baked and sliced round is a winner either way, Baked Chicken with Potatoes hits the spot with faultless simplicity while Pistachio crusted Prawns wrapped in Prosciutto in Grappa Sauce reminisces of when Joe was invited to cook at a James Beard House dinner.

Turning Dolci over to mother Lucia Sangiorgio daGemi promises scratch-made Cookies and more, her Cuccidati for all intents and purposes the original “Fig Newton” while Cannoli inside a handmade shell and Ricotta Cheesecake are already in the running for the best of their kind in Sin City.

www.chinatownvegas.com/listing/dagemi/

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April 29, 2022
2:45 PM
by: Uhockey

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [8,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

Banana Walnut Cookie

Reese’s Pieces and Cup Cookie

M&M Cookie

White Chocolate Macadamia 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 six-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 Chocolate Chip Walnut offers a balanced bite 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 Macadamia Nuts, mellow but masterful, 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 making each mouthful sugary and moist.

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, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie, Banana Walnut 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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April 28, 2022
5:40 PM
by: Uhockey

Valencian Gold [5,] Las Vegas NV

Valencian Gold

The Soul of Spain – Edwards Surryano, Burger’s Ozark Ham, Redondo Iglesias Serrano, Fermin Iberico, Chorizo, Foie Gras, Cheese, Marinated Olives, Marcona Amonds, Apricots, Apple Butter, Crisps, Piparra Peppers

Bread Basket – Pan Cristal, Sourdough Pan Gallego, Housemade Pan de Aceite

La Mancha Clams – Chorizo, White Beans, Grilled Bread

Foie Gras Rice Krispie Treats – Goat Cheese, Sea Salt

Shaved Brussels Sprouts – Roast Duck en Escabeche, Pomegranate, Manchego, Lemon

Huevos Rotos – Truffle Potato Chips, Peppers, Jamon, Fried Eggs, Hollandaise

The Spanish Rose – Iberico Floss, Honey Aioli, Bloomed Onion

Iberiburger Sliders – Iberico Bacon, Mahon Cheese

Spanish Gnocchi – Peas, Asparagus, Spring Onion, Confit Rabbit

El Greco Salad – Greens, Tomato, Olives, Onions, Moruno Shrimp, Sheep’s Milk Feta

Artichokes Al Judeo – Crab, Parmesan, Hollandaise

Paella Valenciana – Snails, Rabbit, Chicken, Judia Verde, Gigante Beans

Marcona Almond Tart – Dulcey Chocolate Ganache, Sherry, Orange, Sour Crema

Goats Milk Basque Cheesecake – Amarena Cherries

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, now a solo act assisted by new recruits, 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.

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

“Paella for the People” glowing in neon, and Gil Hayon leading a front of house already outpacing other Off-Strip Restaurants around for years, Almonds and Olives arrived first alongside Cheese and Charcuterie including four types of Ham plus house Chorizo and a creamy Foie Gras Terrine.

Pairing the board to three types of traditional Spanish Bread plus Fruit and Peppers, additional openers included signature Foie Gras Rice Krispies Treats, roasted Clams in vibrant Broth and a Brussels Sprouts Salad with roasted Duck and Citrus.

Omitting Patatas Bravas this time in favor of Huevos Rotos, crisp Chips holding their own amidst Peppers, Ham, Yolk and Hollandaise, The Spanish Rose one-ups a “Blooming Onion” by way of shredded Pork and Honey Aioli while the “Iberiburger” is so rich and juicy that one quickly understands why Chef Weiss chose to make it a Slider.

Seamlessly shifting from classic to modern, much like the Food offered in Tapas Bars throughout Spain, Spanish Gnocchi eats like Spring in a bowl preceding Artichokes Al Judeo while an “El Greco Salad” seems mostly Greek but is executed beautifully.

Going traditional with Paella Valenciana atop crispy socarrat Dessert could easily comprise nothing but imported Cheeses, but that would certainly be ill-advised considering Valencian Gold’s world-class Basque Cheesecake plus newcomer Marcona Almond Tart with hints of Cocoa and Sherry atop Sour Crema.

FIVE STARS: Chef Weiss has reinvented something unique and delicious with Valencian Gold, and although the location may be obscure to some its flavors, price point and creativity should be enough to make the Restaurant a destination for many.

RECOMMENDED: La Mancha Clams, Foie Gras Rice Krispies Treats, Pan de Aceite, The Spanish Rose, Spanish Gnocchi, Artichokes Al Judeo, Paella Valenciana, Basque Cheesecake, Marcona Almond Tart.

AVOID: NA.

TIP: Open 4p-9p Tuesday and Wednesday, 4p-10p Thursday through Saturday. Reservations recommended.

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

www.valenciangold.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Crab, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Gnocchi, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Truffle, Truffles Tagged Aioli, Almond, Almonds, Amarena Cherries, Amarena Cherry, Aoili, Apple, Apple Butter, Apples, Apricot, Apricots, Aril, Arils, Artichoke, Artichoke Al Judeo, Artichokes, Artichokes Al Judeo, Asparagus, Bacon, Basque Cheesecake, Bean, Beans, Bloomed Onion, Bomba, Bomba Rice, Bread, Bread Basket, Brussels Sprout, Brussels Sprouts, Bun, Buns, Burger, Burgers, Burger’s Ozark Ham, Butter, Butter Milk, Buttermilk, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Cereal, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheeseburger, Cheeseburgers, Cheesecake, Cherries, Cherry, Chevre, Chevre Cheese, Chicken, Chickens, Chiles, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chilis, Chip, Chips, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Ganache, Chorizo, Citrus, Clam, Clams, Confit, Confit Rabbit, Crab, Crabs, Cream, Cream Cheese, Crema, Crisp, Crisps, Crust, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Dip, Dressing, Duck, Duck Liver, Ducks, Dulcey Chocolate, Dulcey Chocolate Ganache, Dumpling, Dumplings, Edwards Surryano, Egg, Egg Yolk, Egg Yolks, Eggs, El Greco Salad, endoedibles, Escabeche, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fermin Iberico, feta, Feta Cheese, Floss, Foie, Foie Gras, Foie Gras Rice Krispies Treat, Foie Gras Rice Krispies Treats, Food, Foodie, Fried Egg, Fried Eggs, Fruit, Fruits, Ganache, Garlic, Gigante Bean, Gigante Beans, Gil Hayon, Gnocchi, Gnocchi Pasta, Goat Cheese, Goat Cheese Basque Cheesecake, Greens, Grilled Bread, Hamburger, Hamburgers, Hollandaise, hollandaise sauce, Honey, Honey Aioli, Housemade Pan de Aceite, Huevos Rotos, Iberiburger, Iberiburger Slider, Iberiburger Sliders, Iberico, Iberico Bacon, Iberico Floss, Jamon, Jeffrey Weiss, Judia Verde, Kale, La Mancha Clam, La Mancha Clams, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemon Wedge, Lemon Wedges, Lemons, Liver, LV, Mahon, Mahon Cheese, Manchego, Manchego Cheese, Marcona, Marcona Almond, Marcona Almond Salty Caramel Tart, Marcona Almond Tart, Marcona Almonds, Marcona Amonds, Marconas, Marinated Olive, Marinated Olives, Michael Uzmann, Moruno Shrimp, Moruno Shrimps, Nevada, NV, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Orange, Oranges, Ozark Ham, Paella, Paella Valenciana, Pan Cristal, Pan de Aceite, Pan Gallego, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickles, Pig, Pimenton, Pimenton Pepper, Pimenton Peppers, Pimenton Picante, Pimentons, Piparra, Piparra Pepper, Piparra Peppers, Piparras, Pomegranate, Pomegranate Aril, Pomegranate Arils, Pomegranates, Pork, Potato, Potato Chip, Potato Chips, Potatoes, Puffed Rice, Queso, Rabbit, Rabbits, Red Onion, Red Onions, Redondo Iglesias, Redondo Iglesias Serrano, Rice, Rice Krispies, Rice Krispies Cereal, Rice Krispies Treat, Rice Krispies Treats, Roast Duck, Roast Duck en Escabeche, Sabayon, Saffron, Salad, Salads, Salt, Salted Caramel, Salty Caramel, Salty Caramel Tart, Sauce, Sauce Hollandaise, Sea Salt, Seafood, Seasoning, Seed, Seeds, Serrano, Sesame, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seed Bun, Sesame Seed Buns, Sesame Seeds, Shaved Brussels Sprout, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Sheep's Milk, Sheep's Milk Feta, Sherry, Shrimp, Shrimps, Sin City, Slider, Sliders, Snail, Snails, Socarrat, Sour Crema, Sourdough, Sourdough Bread, Sourdough Pan Gallego, Spanish Gnocchi, Spanish Rose, Spring Onion, Spring Onions, Sprout, sprouts, Sugar, Surryano, Syrup, Tart, Tarts, The Soul of Spain, The Spanish Rose, Tomato, Tomatoes, Treat, Treats, Truffle, Truffle Potato Chip, Truffle Potato Chips, Truffles, Valencia Gold, Valencian Gold, Vanilla, Vegas, Vinaigrette, White Bean, White Beans, Yolk, Yolks

April 27, 2022
11:25 AM
by: Uhockey

Big Chicken Catering [9,] Las Vegas NV

Big Chicken

Uncle Jerome – Nashville Hot Chicken, Lettuce, Mayo, Pickles

Big Aristotle – Organic Muenster Cheese, Crispy Fried Onions, Bacon, Sweet & Smoky Memphis BBQ Sauce

BC Fries

Chicken Tenders

Lucille’s Mac n’ Cheese – Cheeze-It Crust

Big Chocolate Chip Cookie

RECOMMENDED: Uncle Jerome, Big Aristotle, Chicken Strips, Shaq Sauce, BC Fries, Lucille’s Mac n’ Cheese.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open 11a through 10pm daily.

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

www.bigchicken.com

April 26, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Anima by EDO [2,] Las Vegas NV

Anima by EDO

Rosemary Crostini – Housemade Goat Buttermilk Ricotta, Tarragon Oil

Peruvian Scallop Crudo – Rhubarb Ponzu, Creme Fraiche, Kalix Roe

Tuna Tartare – Chutoro, Creme Fraiche, Kaluga Caviar

Mortadella, Speck, Salshichon, Chorizo, Lomo, Parmegianno Regianno, Sotto Ceneri, Pecorino, Drunken Goat, Manchego, Olives, Piparra Peppers, Pan Con Tomate

Caprese Salad Canape – Stracciatella, Basil, Balsamic

Holland White Asparagus – Morel Mushrooms, Kaluga Caviar, Langoustine Reduction

Massachusetts U10 Scallops – Mussel Sauce, Truffle-Coconut Espuma

Sarde Beccafico – Sardine, Garlic Bread Crumb, Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins, Yuzu-Blood Orange Gel, Lovage Oil

Eggplant Parmagiana – Parmigiano Espuma, Tomato Powder, Basil Crisp

Ravioli Caprese – Stracciatella Cheese and Basil Agnolotti, Tomato Consommé

Stinging Nettle Risotto – Glazed Veal Sweetbread, Garlic Crema, Oloroso Sherry

Lamb Chops Al Ajillo – Spring Onion, Salsify, Nut Picada

Flan – Caramel, Lemon Curd

Tiramisu – Mascarpone Sabayon, Chocolate, Blood Orange, Lady Fingers

Panna Cotta – Lemon-Thyme Goat Milk Panna Cotta, Blueberry Jam

Serving Las Vegas since January 8th, the old Kitchen Table Squared space getting a big upgrade, Anima by EDO aims to merge Italian and Spanish Cuisine into a whole new experience with several of Chef Oscar Amador’s signatures making their way over from Chinatown to join Francesco Di Caudo’s newest ideas.

Tapping industry veterans from front-of-house to kitchen, Chris Leavitt heading up the bar, 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, crisp Grissini pairing well to Housemade Goat Buttermilk Ricotta that proceeds Scallop Crudo and Chutoro Tuna finely chopped beneath Creme Fraiche and Caviar.

Serving Charcuterie from the former Barista station near the door, a mix of Spanish and Italian choices perfect for two-to-four alongside tableside Gin & Tonic or fruity Sangria, Anima’s “Catalan Olive Oil Bread” riffs on Pa Amb Tomàquet with a texture not unlike layered Biscuits.

Focused largely on new items, though EDO’s Caprese Salad Canape fits Anima perfectly, White Asparagus dazzles amidst Morel Mushrooms and Langoustine Butter while pan-seared Scallops are upgraded by salty Sauce tamed by Truffle-Coconut Espuma.

Next taking liberties with some Italian classics, Sarde Beccafico unnecessarily complicated by Yuzu and Blood Orange but otherwise excellent, Chef Di Caudo’s new Pastas take Eggplant Parm and Caprese Salad in an entirely new direction while vibrant green Risotto acts as a bold backdrop to sauteed Sweetbreads.

Rounding out savories with Lamb Lollipops that sing of Spring Dessert at Anima arrived as a trio, EDO’s Flan still reference standard while Panna Cotta and potted-Tiramisu are light and dynamic thanks to their bevy of tastes and textures.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: From the team that brought Las Vegas EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine, Anima by EDO is bigger and brighter with all the right ingredients to succeed where others have struggled, though doing so will require careful consideration of how to balance creativity and accessibility in an attempt to please old fans while simultaneously wooing the Gramercy’s usual clientele.

RECOMMENDED: Tuna Tartare, Catalan Olive Oil Bread, Homemade Goat Buttermilk Ricotta, Holland White Asparagus, Ravioli Caprese, Stinging Nettle Risotto, Flan

AVOID: N/A, though less Citrus would benefit the Sarde Beccafico and Tiramisu.

TIP: 5:00p-9:00p Thursday through Tuesday, Wednesday dark. Reservations via OpenTable.

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

www.animabyedo.com

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April 26, 2022
8:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Rosallie Catering [15,] Las Vegas NV

Rosallie Le French Café

Almond Croissant

Almond Raspberry Croissant

Blueberry Bostock

Mini Croissant, Mini Custard Danish, Mini Raspberry Danish, Mini Cinnamon Roll, Mini Raisin Twist

Caramel Apple Bostock

Nutella Almond Tart

Sugar Brioche with Pastry Cream

Baked Brioche Donut with Chocolate Cream

Unquestionably Las Vegas’ top choice for French Pastry over the past 6 years Rosallie Le French Café continues to show well on-site or to-go, a Tuesday morning delivery finding Pastries carefully arranged with several still warm.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, from the day Jonathan Pluvinet opened Rosallie on South Rainbow the need to visit Las Vegas Blvd for great French Pastry vanished, and although competition has sprouted up none are in the same class as what he and former Jean-Philippe maestro Christophe are baking daily.

RECOMMENDED: Almond Croissant, Cinnamon Roll, Almond Raspberry Croissant, Bostock, Sugar Brioche with Pastry Cream, Apple Croustade.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open 7a-3p daily

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

www.rosallie.com

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April 25, 2022
11:20 AM
by: Uhockey

The Coffee Class Catering [5,] Las Vegas NV

The Coffee Class

Signature Salad – Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes, Walnuts, House Vinaigrette

Avocado Toast, Onion Jam, Bacon Bits, Heirloom Tomatoes, Micro Greens

Turkey Club Panini – Roasted Turkey Breast, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Avocado, Mayo, Rosemary Aioli, Ciabatta Bread

Cheesy Chicken Puff – Shredded Chicken, Gruyere Cream Cheese, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Shallots, Puff Pastry

Baked Crème Brulee French Toast – Cinnamon Crumble, Maple Syrup, Orange Blossom Butter

Carrot Cake Scone – Cream Cheese Icing, Candied Pecans, Pineapple / Blueberry Blood Orange Scone – Blood Orange Scone, Blueberry Icing, Fresh Blueberries

Triple Chocolate Cookies – White Chocolate Chips, Dark Chocolate Chips, Milk Chocolate Chips

Circus Animal Cookie Poptart – Raspberry Cookie Cream Filling, Raspberry Icing, Circus Animals Sprinkle Cookies

Mexican Chocolate Pop Tart – Mexican Chocolate Ganache, Ancho Chiles, Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Glaze, Cinnamon

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

Coordinated and delivered by Chef Beth Ryan-Small it was on time that an abundance of trays were arranged, Beth’s newest Poptarts immediately commanding attention thanks to Raspberry Cream Cheese or Mexican Chocolate at first assertive with Cinnamon before spice dissipated into sweetness.

Next taking a look at two types of Scones including a reference-standard Orange version with Butter and Blueberries, those eschewing Animal-products will be happy to know The Coffee Class offers excellent Salads as well as Avocado Toast with or without Bacon.

Continuing on with Sandwiches, a dozen pressed-Paninis with Turkey, Bacon and Avocado gone fast, Puff Pastry stuffed with Chicken, Gruyere and roasted Vegetables also made fans thanks to complex flavors inside a light and delicate package.

Not forgetting destination-worthy French Toast with Crème Brulee thoroughly saturating buttery Brioche it was without Biscuits this time that extra space was afforded to equally noteworthy Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies that justify a trip across town.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, this lunch from The Coffee Class was unequivocally successful from Ingredients and presentation to cost and timeliness – exactly as one would hope from what might just be the city’s best under-the-radar experience.

RECOMMENDED: Turkey Club Panini, Avocado Toast, Carrot Cake Scone, Triple Chocolate Cookies, Baked Crème Brulee French Toast, Circus Animal Cookie Poptart.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 6:30a-4p Monday through Friday, 6:30a-5p Saturday through Sunday.

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

www.thecoffeeclass.com

April 23, 2022
6:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Al Solito Posto [3,] Las Vegas NV

Al Solito Posto

Focaccia – Garlic Herb Oil

Nonna’s Meatballs – Fried Polenta, Marinara, Basil

Fried Burrata Scarpetta – Tomato Pepper Stew, Super Green, Fried Basil

Spring Pea and Burrata Salad – Pea Tendrils, Pancetta, Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

Lasagna Al Forno – Handmade Pasta, Bolognese, Herbed Ricotta

Pappardelle Bolognese – Beef & Pork Ragu, Parmesan

Rigatoni alla Vodka – Calabrian Chili, Basil

Lobster Ravioli – Melted Tomato, Truffle Butter, Chives

Pea Agnolotti – Pea and Leaves, Mushrooms, Lemon, Ricotta Salata

Rabbit Porchetta – Sage, Pancetta, Polenta, Pan Jus

Chicken Parmigiana – Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Rosemary Breadcrumbs

Rigatoni – Tomato Sauce, Parmigiana

Nonna’s Potatoes

20oz Brandt Ranch Prime Ribeye

Italian Rainbow Cake – Chocolate Buttercream, Toasted Almonds

Apple Crostata – Brown Butter Crumble, Vanilla Gelato

Gelato – Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio

Tiramisu – Housemade Lady Fingers, Mascarpone Mousse, Espresso

Bomboloni – Fresh Cake Doughnuts, Raspberry Glaze, Nutella, Lemon Curd

Cheesecake – Sour Cream Chantilly, Strawberry Compote

Now serving Summerlin for over a year, and already “the Usual Place” for residents of Las Vegas’ affluent suburb, dinner on Saturday found Al Solito Posto near-capacity for a taste of Chef James Trees and team’s East Coast Italian Food.

Now fully occupying the former 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 given the Prom-night crowd it was after deciding on Wine 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 Trees at the pass Appetizers consist of Soups, Salads and Antipasti, the Meatballs tight but not overworked adjacent a triangle of Cornmeal while the Fried Burrata is an ingenious riff on Mozzarella Sticks that comes across extra creamy with heat and 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, additional starters included a vibrant seasonal Salad before proceeding to Pastas including Rigatoni alla Vodka cooked perfect al dente and ribbons of Pappardelle that stand up to a Ragu that tastes like lots of love and time.

Able to do big volume thanks to skilled cooks and a sizable kitchen course two also featured Las Vegas’ best Lasagna before moving onto delicate Pea Agnolotti and a trio of Secondi including reference-standard Chicken Parm, medium-rare Steak and recently debuted Lobster Ravioli matching sweet Crustacean to Tomatoes and Truffle Butter.

Lucky to taste test Rabbit Porchetta, every bit as delicious as the version at Delmonico thanks to tender Saddle and Forcemeat wrapped in Pancetta on a bed of Polenta, Dolci delivers creamy Cheesecake and Gelato for those seeking the usual while Tiramisu with a tableside Espresso pour is light, balanced and a substantial upgrade from the standard slice.

Recently adding Bomboloni, a trio of Doughnuts with three different Fillings, tables seeking a showstopper are encouraged to choose between Italian Rainbow Cake that is more than appropriate for Birthdays 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: A year since opening even with Tivoli mobbed by Prom-goers 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 Burrata Scarpetta, Spring Pea and Burrata Salad, Pappardelle Bolognese, Lasagna Al Forno, Rabbit Porchetta, Pea Agnolotti, Tiramisu, 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

Posted in Al Solito Posto, Bread Basket, Coffee, Dessert, Food, Ice Cream, Las Vegas, Lobster, Nevada, Pork, Tasting Menu, Tiramisu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 20oz Brandt Ranch Prime Ribeye, 20oz Brandt Ranch Prime Ribeye Steak, 20oz Prime Ribeye, 20oz Prime Ribeye Steak, Agnolotti, Agnolotti Pasta, Al Solito Posto, Almond, Almonds, Apple, Apple Crostata, Apples, Basil, Beef, Beef & Pork Ragu, Beef Shortrib, Beef Shortribs, Beef Steak, Bolognese, Bolognese Sauce, Bombolini, Bomboloni, Brandt Ranch, Bread, Bread Crumb, Bread Crumbs, Breadcrumb, Breast, Breasts, Brown Butter, Brown Butter Crumble, Burrata, Burrata Cheese, Butter, Buttercream, Buttercream Frosting, Cake, Cake Donut, Cake Donuts, Cake Doughnut, Cake Doughnuts, Cakes, Calabrian Chili, Calabrian Chili Pepper, Calabrian Chili Peppers, Calabrian Chilis, Chantilly, Chantilly Cream, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheesecake, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Parm, Chicken Parmigiana, Chickens, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chilis, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, Chocolate Gelato, Cinnamon, Coffee, Compote, Corn, Corn Meal, Cornmeal, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Chantilly, Crostata, Crumble, Crust, Curd, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Espresso, Farce, Focaccia, Focaccia Bread, Food, Foodie, Forcemeat, Fresh Cake Donut, Fresh Cake Donuts, Fresh Cake Doughnut, Fresh Cake Doughnuts, Fried Basil, Fried Burrata Cheese, Fried Burrata Scarpetta, Fried Polenta, Frosting, Garlic, Garlic Herb Oil, Gelato, Glaze, Gravy, Handmade Pasta, Hazelnut, Herb, Herbed Ricotta, Herbed Ricotta Cheese, Herbs, House Meatball, House Meatballs, Housemade Lady Fingers, Ice Cream, Italian Rainbow Cake, Jam, James Trees, Jelly, Jus, Lady Finger, Lady Fingers, Las Vegas, Lasagna, Lasagna Al Forno, Lemon, Lemon Curd, Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette, Lemons, Lobster, Lobster Ravioli, Lobsters, LV, Marinara, Marinara Sauce, Mascarpone, Mascarpone Cheese, Mascarpone Mousse, Meatball, Meatballs, Melted Tomato, Melted Tomatoes, Michael Uzmann, Mint, Mints, Mousse, Mozzarella, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Nevada, Nonna’s Meatball, Nonna’s Meatballs, Nonna’s Potato, Nonna’s Potatoes, Noodle, Noodles, Nutella, NV, Oil, Olive, Olive Oil, Olives, Onion, Onions, Pan Jus, Pancetta, Pappardelle, Pappardelle Bolognese, Pappardelle Pasta, Parm, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parmiggiano, Parmiggiano Cheese, Parmiggiano Reggiano, Parmiggiano Reggiano Cheese, Parmigiana, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Pea Agnolotti, Pea and Leaves, pea leaf, Pea Leaves, Pea Tendril, Pea Tendrils, Peas, Pepper, Peppers, Pig, Pistachio, Pistachio Gelato, Pistachios, Polenta, Porchetta, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Prime Ribeye, Rabbit, Rabbit Farce, Rabbit Porchetta, Rabbit Safddle, Rabbit Sausage, Rabbits, Ragu, Rainbow Cake, Raspberries, Raspberry, Raspberry Glaze, Raspberry Jam, Ravioli, Ravioli Pasta, Reggiano, Reggiano Cheese, Ribeye, Ribeye Steak, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Ricotta Salata, Ricotta Salata Cheese, Rigatoni, Rigatoni alla Vodka, Rigatoni Pasta, Risotto, Rosemary, Rosemary Breadcrumb, Rosemary Breadcrumbs, Safddle, Sage, Salad, Salads, Sauce, Sausage, Shortrib, Shortribs, Sin City, Sour Cream, Sour Cream Chantilly, Sourdough, Sourdough Bread, Spring Pea, Spring Pea and Burrata Salad, Spring Peas, Strawberries, Strawberry, Strawberry Compote, Sugar, Summerlin, Super Green, Tendril, Tendrils, Tiramisu, Tivoli Village, Toasted Almond, Toasted Almonds, Toasted Hazelnut, Toasted Hazelnuts, Tomato, Tomato Pepper Stew, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Truffle, Truffle Butter, Truffles, Vanilla, Vanilla Gelato, Vegas, Vin, Vinaigrette, Vinegar, Vodka, Vodka Sauce

April 22, 2022
11:15 AM
by: Uhockey

CRAFTkitchen Catering [26,] Henderson NV

CRAFTkitchen

Smoked Cheddar Biscuits, Italian Sausage Gravy

Chicken and What – Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Maple Syrup, Waffles

Ham and Cheddar Quiche with Chives

Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

Braised Short Ribs with Onions and Peppers

Kitchen Sink Cookies

Gluten Free Oatmeal Fruit Cookies

Morning Bun Kouign Amann

Ube Bread Pudding, Coconut Sauce, Toasted Coconut

Always happy to #supportlocal with an office favorite, CRAFTkitchen once again catered on Friday, Chef Blinn predictably arriving early with all the necessary items and this time presenting attendees with “Breakfast for Lunch” for the 8th time.

Previously taking on Mexican and Asian themes, but this time squarely in the Henderson hot-spot’s wheelhouse, it was only partly from CRAFTkitchen’s current menu that nine items were presented, savories starting with Cheddar and Green Onion Biscuits that are lovely on their own but even better topped with Italian Sausage Gravy.

Always well-portioned and fair-priced, a group of twenty-five getting their fill with plenty of leftovers packed to-go, it was alongside these that guests enjoyed Braised Short Ribs plus Quiche, the latter featuring flaky Crusts, Ham and Cheese.

Not about to forget CRAFTkitchen’s “Chicken and What,” a day-one signature upgraded that remains exemplary, those seeking something sweeter were left to choose from two Cookies including an indelible Kitchen Sink and textbook Kouign Amann pitted against Ube Bread Pudding ready to be bathed in sweet Coconut Sauce.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone CRAFTkitchen has always gone the extra mile to assure off-site dining is every bit as delicious as inside the Restaurant on South Eastern, and although it is fun to get creative sometimes this Breakfast-for-Lunch sampling was a generous reminder of what has made Jaret and Tami’s place great from day one.

RECOMMENDED: Every single dish.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: See the website for sample catering items, Family Meals and current menu, or contact the Restaurant directly with a budget and let them do what they do best.

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

www.craftkitchenlv.com

Posted in Bread Basket, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Catering, CRAFTkitchen, CRAFTkitchen Catering, Dessert, Food, Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Waffle, Waffles Tagged #supportlocal, 100% Maple Syrup, 100% Pure Maple Syrup, Apricot, Apricots, Beef, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Bell Pepper, Bell Peppers, Biscuit, Biscuits, Braised Short Rib, Braised Short Ribs, Braised Short Ribs with Onions and Peppers, Bread, Bread Pudding, Breakfast, Breast, Breasts, Butter, Buttermilk, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Butterscotch, Butterscotch Chip, Butterscotch Chips, Caramel, Caramelized Onion, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar, Cheddar and Green Onion Biscuit, Cheddar and Green Onion Biscuits, Cheddar Cheese, Cheese, Chicken, Chicken and What, Chicken Breast, Chicken Breasts, Chicken Tender, Chicken Tenders, Chickens, Chip, Chips, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chips, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Sugar, Cocoa, Coconut, Coconut Flake, Coconut Flakes, Coconut Sauce, Coconuts, Confectioner's Sugar, Cow, Cows, CRAFTKitchen, CRAFTkitchen Catering, Cream, Creme, Crust, Crusts, Custard, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Egg, Eggs, endoedibles, Flake, Flakes, Food, Foodie, Fried Chicken, Fruit, Fruits, Garlic, Gluten, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Oatmeal Fruit Cookie, Gluten Free Oatmeal Fruit Cookies, Gravy, Green Onion, Green Onions, Ham, Ham and Cheddar Quiche with Chives, Henderson, Icing, Italian Sausage, Italian Sausage Gravy, Jaret Blinn, Kitchen Sink Cookie, Kitchen Sink Cookies, Kouign Amann, Las Vegas, LV, Maple, Maple Syrup, Michael Uzmann, Morning Bun Kouign Amann, Nevada, NV, Oat, Oatmeal, Oatmeal Fruit Cookie, Oatmeal Fruit Cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Oats, Onion, Onions, Pastries, Pastry, Pepper, Peppers, Pork, Potato, Potatoes, Powdered Sugar, Pretzel, Pretzels, Pudding, Puple Potato Bread, Pure Maple Syrup, Purple Potato, Purple Potatoes, Quiche, Raisin, Raisins, Rib, Ribs, Roasted Pepper, Roasted Peppers, Rosemary, Rosemary Garlic Potatoes, Salt, Sauce, Sausage, Sausage Gravy, Sea Salt, Short Rib, Short Ribs, Sin City, Smashed Potato, Smashed Potatoes, Smoked Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar Biscuit, Smoked Cheddar Biscuits, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Sugar, Syrup, Tami Blinn, Tender, Tenders, Toasted Coconut, Toasted Coconuts, Ube, Ube Bread, Ube Bread Pudding, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Beans, Vegas, Viennesoire, Viennesoires, Viennoiserie, Viennoiseries, Waffle, Waffles

April 22, 2022
8:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Suzuya Patisserie, Las Vegas NV

Suzuya Patisserie

Cream Puff

Custard Pudding

Yuzu Panna Cotta

Rasuku

Relocated to 7365 South Buffalo Drive in January 2020 Suzuya Patisserie has continued their focus on Japanese Cakes ever since 2012, a quartet of items delivered to the office on Friday showing quite well from a delicate Cream Puff to Macarons coveted by others.

A dream since childhood for Chef Misuzu whose work is complimented by Chef Michael Plourde, ex-Paid In Full, additional items tasted included citrus Panna Cotta and traditional Sugar Rusk plus “Custard Pudding” with a base of bittersweet Caramel.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone. By declining to cater twice in the past despite close proximity and a menu of Crepes and Sandwiches Suzuya seems content with their current business and for those in the area Misuzu and Mike’s Pastries are worth checking out.

RECOMMENDED: Custard Pudding, Cream Puff.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 7a-6 M through Friday, 7a-4p Weekends.

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

www.suzuyapatisserie.com

Posted in Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Suzuya, Suzuya Patisserie Tagged Bread, Butter, Caramel, Chef Misuzu, Choux, Cookie, Cookies, Cream, Cream Puff, Cream Puffs, Creme, Creme Patisserie, Custard, Custard Pudding, Dessert, Desserts, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Las Vegas, Lemon, Lemons, Michael Plourde, Michael Uzmann, Nevada, NV, Panna Cotta, Pastries, Pastry, Pate a Choux, Pate de Choux, Pudding, Rasuku, Rasuku Cookie, Rasuku Cookies, Sin City, Sugar, Sugar Rusk, Sugar Rusk Cookie, Sugar Rusk Cookies, Sugar Rusks, Suzuya, Suzuya Patisserie, Vanilla, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Beans, Vanilla Cream, Vegas, Yuzu, Yuzu Panna Cotta

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