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December 17, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

CRAFTkitchen [23,] Henderson NV

CRAFTkitchen

Coffee

Almond Croissant, Croissant, Vegan Lemon Blueberry Croissant

Cinnamon Roll, Kitchen Sink Cookie

Strawberry Kouign Amann, Ube Kouign Amann, Caramel Apple Kouign Amann

Chocolate Monkey Bread

Biscuits and Gravy – Cheddar Rosemary Biscuit, CK Pork Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs

Chicken Mole Benedict – Sweet Corn Sopes, Pulled Chicken, Poached Eggs, Black Bean Puree, Pico de Gallo, CK Mole Sauce, Cotija Cheese, Cilantro

Double Cut Bacon

Sweet Potato Fries, Fries, Ketchup, Bacon Aioli

Blueberry Lemon Pancakes – Buttermilk Short Stack, Blueberry Lemon Compote

From the day CRAFTkitchen opened it raised the bar for breakfast Valley-wide, and on Saturday 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.

Seven years old just prior to Halloween, the Blinn’s investment of money, time and talent paying off thanks to their commitment to quality and community, it was arriving at eleven that three guests were seated on the Restaurant’s left half, several familiar servers all moving quickly but purposefully with masks on their faces.

Still as bright and tidy as day one, living walls and art from the Blinn’s daughter flanking a 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 eight of the aforementioned Baked Goods that dining got started, the Lemon Blueberry Croissant flaky despite a lack of Animal Products while Jaret’s Cinnamon Rolls and Cookies outpace most of Sin City’s.

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, Strawberry or Apple, the best bet a side-by-side tasting plus a loaf of world-class Monkey Bread.

Equally indecisive regarding Pancakes, both Blueberry Lemon and Kid’s Birthday style offered, Gluten-free diners would be smart to check out Blinn’s Benny featuring Chicken Mole atop Sweet Corn Sopes.

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 Biscuits and Gravy anytime they’re offered as CRAFTkitchen elevates the Southern classic by way of Cheddar, Rosemary and housemade Sausage.

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, Ube Kouign Amann, Strawberry Kouign Amann, Kitchen Sink Cookie, Sweet Potato Fries, Chicken Mole Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy.

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

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December 16, 2022
6:01 PM
by: Uhockey

CHĪ Asian Kitchen [2,] Las Vegas NV

CHĪ Asian Kitchen

Oolong Tea

Spicy Edamame – Wok Charred Edamame, Spicy Ginger & Garlic Sauce

XO Shrimp Noodles – Choy Sum, Egg Noodles, Spicy XO Sauce

Crab Wonton – Cream Cheese, Scallions, Sweet Chili

Shanghai Scallion Pancake – Ginger Soy Sauce

Potstickers – Pork & Shrimp

Baked Char Siu Pork Buns – Honey & Garlic Glaze

Spicy Beef Tan Tan Udon – Ground Beef, Scallions, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Spicy Miso-Sesame

Korean Fried Chicken Bao – Spicy Soy Mayo, Pickled Daikon

Bulgogi Fried Rice – Shaved Marinated Ribeye, Kim Chee, Mushrooms, Sunny Side Up Egg, Togarashi, Scallions

Pork Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings

Donut – Fried Croissant Beignets, Sugar

Built out of dead space at The Strat CHĪ Asian Kitchen opened without fanfare in late October, only a few signs around the property alerting guests to a secret that is actually one of 2022’s best new Restaurants in Las Vegas.

Concepted by Chef Bradley Manchester, time spent staging in San Francisco’s Chinatown not promoted but used to refine skills and understand traditions, CHĪ offers a wide variety of nostalgic dishes plus several innovative ideas all made from scratch in a brand new kitchen.

Decorated to reminisce of Asian alleyways, though Private Dining Rooms and Bar Seating are also available, CHĪ’s menu ranges from Buns to Noodles made on site, the former fluffy but generously loaded with fatty Pork or Korean Fried Chicken and Spicy Soy Mayo.

Coating Edamame with Salt, Ginger and Garlic, or chewy Egg Noodles with Shrimp plus XO Sauce, Dumplings shine whether resting in vibrant Chili Sauce or pan-seared in the form of Pot Stickers.

Just $8 for Char Siu in golden Pastry, a bargain among bargains since many of the dishes from Chef Manchester and team are priced similar to mom n’ pop spots along Spring Mountain, Spicy Beef Tan Tan Udon arrived in an enormous bowl with great depth of flavor created Scallions and Miso.

Doing justice to Crab Rangoon, plus Fried Rice that sees Marinated Ribeye, Kimchi and Mushrooms married by Egg Yolk, XLB are something of letdown thanks to thick Noodles and plating that saw half rip when attempting to liberate them from the steam basket.

Not listing Desserts on the website or bill of fare, a separate menu offered by request, Chinese Donuts a la Cronut come in a takeout box with Granulated Sugar and hints of Citrus coating the fluffy and oilless base.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: An unexpected stunner built from the ground up CHĪ Asian Kitchen walks a fine line between traditional and modern, its success thus far a result of fair pricing plus the sort of effort rarely exerted by a casual ethnic eatery on The Strip.

RECOMMENDED: Potstickers, Baked Char Siu Pork Buns, Spicy Beef Tan Tan Udon, Korean Fried Chicken Bao, Bulgogi Fried Rice.

AVOID: XLB need work.

TIP: Open noon-10p Tuesday through Thursday, till 11p on Friday and Saturday.

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

www.thestrat.com/restaurants/chi-asian-kitchen

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December 16, 2022
11:29 AM
by: Uhockey

The Confection Kitchen [2,] Henderson NV

The Confection Kitchen

Salted Dark Chocolate Caramel, Coconut Bonbon, Peppermint Patty, English Toffee, Soft Caramel, Sea Salt Caramel

Simply described as “two sisters, with their mom’s help, learning the lost art of Candy making and how to run a business to raise money for school trips and fun activities” it is safe to say most of Las Vegas has never heard of The Confection Kitchen, but thanks to a generous gift this writer can confirm the products suggest some degree of mastery developed along the way.

Well-priced from their square site, most items $12 per 8oz, consistency suggests quality Cocoa whether Milk or Dark coating insides of cooling Peppermint, chewy Coconut or gooey Caramel.

Not one to skip English Toffee, its brisk break and pronounced butteriness here wrapped around Chocolate and Pecans, contact owners directly for special orders available for pick-up or delivery.

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December 15, 2022
11:18 AM
by: Uhockey

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [12,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Just the Dough Cookie

Pumpkin Café Marshmallow Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie

Sprinkle Cookie

Half & Half Cookie

Banana Walnut Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

M&M Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip 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 styles.

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 two-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 Chocolate Chip Walnut, the addition of Nuts to Mrs. Mesa-Glennon‘s Batter proves predictably delicious while “Just the Dough” 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, mellow but masterful, “Sprinkles” sees Dough topped in a rainbow of Sugar while Pumpkin Café Marshmallow is less pretty but crave-worthy thanks to its complex flavor.

Titling their version of the Snickerdoodle a “Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie,” the granulated top plus plenty of Butter making each mouthful sugary and moist, fans should be sure to follow @thechocolatechipcookieco on Social Media where daily specials such as Half&Half are frequently announced.

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, Half & Half Cookie, Banana Walnut Cookie, Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie, Pumpkin Café Marshmallow 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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December 14, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Bardot Brasserie [32,] Las Vegas NV

Bardot Brasserie

Lucien Albrecht Crémants d’Alsace Sparkling Wine

Baguette, Butter

Oeufs Mimosa – Caviar, Chives

Fruits de Mer – Oysters, Clams, Lobster, Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette

2020 Domaine Laroche Chablis Saint Martin

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

Pâté Grand-Mére – Grandmother-style Pâté, Blueberry Mostarda / Fromage de Téte – Heritage Pork Terrine, Cocktail Onions, Espelette Aîoli, Grilled Levain

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

2021 Loosen Bros Dr. L Riesling

Pan Roasted Foie Gras – Pain Perdu, Caramelized Apples, Granola, Calvados Glaze

Escargot de Bourgogne – Absinthe Butter, Garlic, Bardot Baguette

Onion Soup Gratinee – Classic Beef Broth, Levain Croutons, Cave-aged Gruyere

2013 Alexana Revana Vineyard Pinot Noir

16oz Herb-Roasted Prime Rib – Creamy Spinach, Rosemary Jus, Horseradish Cream

Beef Wellington for Two – 12oz USDA Prime Filet, Prosciutto di Parma, Puff Pastry, Mushroom Duxelle, Foie Gras-Madeira Veloute

Whole Roasted Duck – Red Rice, Duck Jus, Baby Turnip, Carrots, Roasted Breast, Crispy Confit Leg

Macaroni & Mimolette Gratinee – Black Truffle Sauce Bechamel

Black Truffle Pommes Puree

Espresso Creme Brulee – Madelines

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

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

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

Less crowded for dinner than brunch it was at 6pm on Wednesday that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting five diners who were seated comfortably at a table in the center of all the action.

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

Served at a careful pace, Chef Cadina’s mid-2022 shift from International Smoke to take over for Nick Dugan seeing ideas from each presented, course one featured a familiar trio of shared Appetizers including Deviled Eggs with Caviar plus ground-to-order Tartare that has wowed diners since day and a Shellfish Platter.

Continuing with four additional Appetizers, Pâté Grand-Mére, Head Cheese and Smoked Salmon Rillettes each highlighting classic techniques, suffice it to say Foie Gras paired to Apples and Calvados works beautifully while the pairing of semi-sweet Riesling was equally nice.

Not forgetting Escargot teaming with Garlic, and bringing out demi-portions of the city’s best French Onion Soup for first-timers, entrees all arrived intended to share with decadent Prime Rib holding its own against a perfectly cooked Duck and Bardot’s famous Wellington.

Nearly too full for Dessert, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while new or returning items include Espresso Creme Brulee and Baba au Rhum flamed tableside.

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 numbers cannot possibly compete with a place that seats fifty I’ll simply say I’ve done the legwork and Bardot can. That Chef Smith, Dugan and now Cadina can maintain such quality at that volume speaks…well…volumes.

RECOMMENDED: Pâté Grand-Mére, Steak Tartare, Pan Roasted Foie Gras, Escargot, Beef Wellington for Two, Whole Duck, Chocolate Macaron, Baba au Rhum.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow @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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December 12, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

SkinnyFATS Catering [5,] Las Vegas NV

SkinnyFATS

Balls – Spinach and Corn Risotto Balls, Pesto Aioli

Meltdown – Two 1/4lb Beef Patties, Cheddar, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Spicy Aioli, Sourdough, Sweet Potato Fries

Cranburky – Turkey Patty, Arugula, Tomato, Onion, Cranberry Oh, Wheat Bun, Truffle Fries

Yummus – Pita

Curry Be Happy – Braised Short Rib, Yellow Thai Coconut Curry, Golden Raisins, Jasmine Rice, Mint Crème Fraiche

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Celebration Cookie

Salted Caramel Cookie

S’mores Cookie

Banana Pudding – Nilla Wafers, Whipped Cream

Self-appointed “The Best Restaurant in the Entire Galactic System” this writer’s previous experiences tell a mixed story of SkinnyFATS, one of good Food and questionable catering that seems to be improving thanks to the involvement of Graffiti Bao’s Marc Marrone.

Debuted during summer 2013 right here in Las Vegas, and since expanding via franchising to Texas as well as Utah, SkinnyFATS promises guests an opportunity to “Live Healthy, Live Happy,” every item on the menu’s left half under 600 kcals while those on the right are more hearty.

Ever evolving as relates to Chef Marrone’s ideas, owner Reed Slobusky’s Salads, Cookies and Sandwiches still comprising much of the menu, it was from the hands of a timely delivery-man that nine items were delivered, “Yummus” a bit thin but paired well to soft Pita while “Curry Be Happy” delighted those who sport a more adventurous palate.

Next taking a bite of the “Meltdown,” a Patty Melt punched up by Provolone and Caramelized Onions, those familiar with Chef Marrone’s work at Locale Italian Kitchen will be unsurprised that Vegetarian Arancini titled “Balls” are exemplary while SkinnyFATS “Cranburky” Burger sports half a pound of lean Turkey on a Wheat Bun with Holiday-inspired accoutrement.

Not forgetting Tempura-fried Sweet Potato Fries it was after a couple handfuls that four types of Cookie competed for the spotlight before finishing up with texturally-flawless Banana Pudding.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Chef Marc Marrone’s involvement at SkinnyFATS adds yet another concept to his cadre, and although the menu will continue to evolve there is no doubt every aspect of the Restaurant will benefit from the Graffiti Bao team’s skills and diligence.

RECOMMENDED: Meltdown, Balls, Curry Be Happy, Salted Caramel Cookie, Banana Pudding.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: See the website for current offerings, @eatskinnyfats on Social Media for Specials.

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

www.skinnyfats.com

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December 10, 2022
5:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Lawry’s The Prime Rib [2,] Las Vegas NV

Lawry’s The Prime Rib

Raspberry Beret – Stoli Razberi Vodka, Raspberry Puree, Lemon

Sourdough Bread, Whipped Butter

Acorn Squash Soup – Maple, Vanilla, Parsley

Golden Fried Calamari, Lawry’s Remoulade

Cheesy Onion Fondue – Gruyere, Sherry, Sourdough Toast

Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters, Lawry’s Remoulade

Lawry’s Famous Spinning Salad – Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Beets, Croutons, Egg, Vintage Dressing

Yorkshire Pudding

Lawry’s Fries, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

Sweet Potato & Carrot Purée, Creme Fraiche, Butter

Iron Skillet Mushrooms, Garlic, Fresh Herbs

Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Brown Butter, Garlic, Lemon

Mac & Cheese

Creamed Corn

Creamed Spinach

8oz Medium Rare Charbroiled Filet Mignon, Garlic Confit

Medium Well California Cut Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Medium Well English Cut Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Beef Wellington – Puff Pastry, Mushroom Duxelles, Bordelaise Sauce, Roasted Tomato, Scalloped Potatoes

Lobster Thermidor, Mushroom Sherry Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Herbed Orzo Pasta

25th Anniversary Baked Alaska – Vanilla Ice Cream, Vanilla Cake, Strawberries, Meringue, Flambeed Rum

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Whipped Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

English Trifle, Strawberries, Whipped Cream

CC Brown’s Hot Fudge Sundae

Located at Hughes Center since 1997 Lawry’s The Prime Rib can safely be described as a Las Vegas icon, and although both Dallas and Beverly Hills have outposts that does nothing to dampen an Art Deco dining room and service on par to what one will find at some of The Strip’s top Steakhouses.

Known for Meats carved tableside from gleaming carts, though Certified Angus Steaks and fresh Seafood are also available, Lawry’s experience begins with check-in at the hostess’ podium, a trip to the lounge favored by some while most won’t wish to delay the main event.

Lavish without being stuffy, curved banquettes and tables both available, guests dine in a lively environment complete with Christmas carolers offering a choice of songs shortly after the arrival of seasonal Soup and warm Sourdough.

Smart to order some starters, though those seeking lunch in under an hour could surely achieve such with Salad, a Sandwich or Prime Rib plus sides, Lawry’s Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters outpace Calamari with Remoulade while the “Famous” Spinning Salad is a polarizing experience mostly thanks to the inclusion of Beets.

Offering Roast Beef as a full-Dinner or a la carte, the former inclusive of Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding, the quality of Lawry’s Prime Rib is evident in terms of taste, texture and appearance while additional sides range from luxurious Creamed Corn and Spinach to fairly mundane French Fries.

Not forgetting extra Au Jus nor sizzling Mushrooms, Cheesy Onion Fondue, Sprouts or Sweet Potatoes, holiday Specials including Lobster Thermidor and Beef Wellington were overpriced and under-sized while the Baked Alaska for Two and Desserts that come at the bargain price of $10 each were highlighted by Coconut Banana Cream Pie that is heavy on the Cream plus seasonal English Trifle and Sticky Toffee Pudding better than one will get from Gordon Ramsay.

FOUR STARS: With locations in Beverly Hills, Dallas and Las Vegas Lawry’s The Prime Rib is less a chain than the likes of most “celebrity chef” Restaurants on The Strip. It is also a lot more honest. 25 years serving Prime Rib, Prime Angus Beef Steaks, Classic Sides and Cocktails in an Art Deco room with great service is about as simple as it gets these days and “what you see is what you get” pays dividends.

RECOMMENDED: Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters, Iron Skillet Mushrooms, Prime Rib, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle.

AVOID: Specials are not where Lawry’s has earned its stripes for 25+ years, skip ‘em.

TIP: Skip the Valet and walk twenty feet from complimentary Self-Parking. Carolers start mid-December and go through Christmas.

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

www.lawrysonline.com/lawrys-the-prime-rib-las-vegas

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December 8, 2022
11:35 AM
by: Uhockey

L’Epidor Bakery [2,] Las Vegas NV

L’Epidor Bakery

Cream Roll Cake

Red Bean Pastry

Almond Cookie

Puff Cream

Chestnut Roll

Mochi Bun

Puff Pastry Roll

Mocha Cream Pastry

Coconut Pastry

Butter Cream Pastry

Soboru

Roti Bun

Custard Cream Pastry

Egg Custard Pastry

Cream Cheese Bun

Honey Cake

Hidden away amidst one of the complexes along the Spring Mountain it was Thursday morning that a stop was made at L’Epid’or Bakery, a sub-par prior visit finding customer service improved though prices remain slightly higher than other Bakeries on the same road.

A concise space with lots to choose from, labels on each item answering queries the staff can not, it was for $52 that twenty Pastries and one Cake were procured – the roll light and fluffy with limited sweetness that pairs well to Coffee or Tea.

Moving next to a pair of items not seen elsewhere in Sin City, the soft Chestnut Roll remains a delightful bit of sweetness dotted by tender smoky nuts while the Napoleon wrapped in starchy white bread seemed almost ridiculous in execution, the exterior no different from Wonder or Bunny while the interior fared far better, the lightness of the puff pastry reminiscent of phyllo while the cream was light and only modestly sweet.

Showing well with more traditional items such as the Coconut and Red Bean Buns it was onward to a cream-packed “Puffs” that tasting marched forward, the Choux softer than ideal while Soboru and Roti Buns featured a crunchy top and the flavors of Peanut Butter and Coffee, respectively.

THREE STARS: Hit and Miss compared to others, the high points quite impressive while lows were below average, L’Epid’or is a worth a visit specifically for Red Bean and Chestnut Buns while other items are better executed elsewhere.

RECOMMENDED: Chestnut Bun, Red Bean Bun, Coconut Pastry, Soboru.

AVOID: Nothing but the Butter Cream Pastry was particularly “bad,” just not worth the price or calories.

TIP: Mislisted as 4850 or 6850 on various online listings the actual address is 6870 Spring Mountain Rd, #8. Open 9a-9p Seven-Days a week.

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

Posted in Breakfast, Coffee, Dessert, Food, L'Epid'or Bakery, L'Epidor, L'Epidor Bakery, Las Vegas, L’Epid'or, L’Epid'or Bakery, L’Epidor, L’Epidor Bakery, Nevada Tagged Almond, Almond Cookie, Almond Cookies, Almonds, Bean, Beans, Bread, Bun, Buns, Butter, Butter Cream, Butter Cream Pastry, Cake, Cakes, Cheese, Chestnut, Chestnut Roll, Chestnut Rolls, Chestnuts, Chocolate, Choux, Choux Dough, Choux Pastry, Cinnamon, Coconut, Coconut Cream, Coconut Pastry, Coffee, Cookie, Cookies, Cream, Cream Cheese, Cream Cheese Bun, Cream Puff, Cream Puffs, Cream Roll Cake, Custard, Custard Cream, Custard Cream Pastry, Dessert, Desserts, Egg, Egg Custard, Egg Custard Pastry, Eggs, endoedibles, Food, Foodie, Glutenous Rice, Honey, Honey Cake, L'Epid'or Bakery, Las Vegas, LV, L’Epidor, Michael Uzmann, Mocha, Mocha Cream, Mocha Cream Pastry, Mochi, Mochi Bun, Mochi Buns, Nevada, Nut, Nuts, NV, Pastries, Pastry, Pate a Choux, Pate de Choux, Peanut, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Puff Cream, Puff Pastry, Puff Pastry Roll, Red Bean, Red Bean Bun, Red Bean Buns, Red Bean Pastry, Red Beans, Rice, Roll, Roll Cake, Roll Cakes, Rolls, Roti Bun, Roti Buns, Sin City, Soboru, Sugar, Vanilla, Vegas

December 7, 2022
12:00 PM
by: Uhockey

Naked City Express Catering [15,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Express

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

Buffalo Chicken Wings / BBQ Chicken Wings

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

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 26th 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.

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 with housemade Sauce and Hot Honey, 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 Garlic Buns and housemade Brookies impregnated with Oreos 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, Buffalo 22, BBQ Wings, Garlic Buns, Oreo Brookie with Walnuts.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: www.nakedcitylv.com/catering for large parties and follow @ncpslv for specials.

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

www.nakedcityexpress.com

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December 6, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

The Coffee Class Catering [7,] Las Vegas NV

The Coffee Class

Fruitcake Scone – Grand Marnier Syrup, Fruit, Nuts

Oreo Blackberry PopTart – Gluten Free Oreo Crust, Oreo Blackberry Jam Filling, Oreo Crumble

Pumpkin PopTart – Pumpkin Puree, Gluten Free Crust

Vegan Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookie

Gingerbread PopTart – Ginger Snap Crust, Ginger Snap Cream, Orange Custard

Churro Cookie – Housemade Vegan Dulce de Leche, Cinnamon-Sugar

Now serving Sin City for over three years it was on the strength of prior office lunches that The Coffee Class was called on to cater Tuesday, and just like last five 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 at Breakfast that an abundance of Pastries were arranged, Beth’s Vegan Pumpkin Poptart immediately commanding respect thanks to the fact that not one staff member realized it was free of Animal products yet still delicious.

Next taking a look at two seasonal selections, Scones forever reference-standard and this time jumbo-sized as Fruitcake’s ideal form, the Gingerbread Poptart comes naked or dressed with the “better” version depending on one’s preference for sweetness.

No Biscuits this time, instead a Vegan and Gluten-free Oreo Blackberry Poptart competing for stomach space with two Cookies, Hot Chocolate Peppermint is fine and dandy but simply not in the same league as Beth’s Triple Chocolate Chip or sensational “Churro” that upgrades the usual Snickerdoodle with Housemade Vegan Dulce de Leche.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, this lunch from The Coffee Class remains 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: Fruit Cake Scone, Gingerbread PopTart, Churro Cookie.

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

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food, Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, The Coffee Class, The Coffee Class Catering Tagged Beth Ryan-Small, Blackberries, Blackberry, Blackberry Jam, Bread, Breakfast, Brown Sugar, Butter, Cake, Cakes, Candied Pecan, Candied Pecans, Cherries, Cherry, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chips, Churro, Churro Cookie, Churro Cookies, Churros, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Sugar, Confectioner's Sugar, Cookie, Cookies, Cream, Crumble, Crumbles, Crust, Crusts, Custard, Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chips, Dessert, Desserts, Dulce de Leche, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Frosting, Fruit, Fruit Cake, Fruitcake, Fruitcake Scone, Fruits, Ginger, Ginger Snap, Ginger Snap Cookie, Ginger Snap Cookies, Ginger Snap Cream, Ginger Snap Crust, Ginger Snaps, Gingerbread, Gingerbread Pop-Tart, Gingerbread PopTart, Gingersnap, Gingersnap Cookie, Gingersnap Cookies, GingerSnap Cream, GingerSnap Crust, Gingersnaps, Glaze, Gluten, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Crust, Gluten Free Oreo Crust, Grand Marnier, Grand Marnier Syrup, Henderson, Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookie, Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Housemade Vegan Dulce de Leche, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Kyle Cunningham, Las Vegas, LV, Malt, Malted Chocolate, Marshmallow, Marshmallows, Michael Uzmann, Milk Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chips, Mint, Mints, Nevada, Nut, Nuts, NV, Orange, Orange Custard, Oranges, Oreo, Oreo Blackberry Jam Filling, Oreo Blackberry Pop-Tart, Oreo Blackberry PopTart, Oreo Cookie, Oreo Cookies, Oreo Crumble, Oreo Crumbles, Oreo Crust, Oreos, Pastries, Pastry, Pecan, Pecans, Peppermint, Peppermints, Pineapple, Pineapples, Pop-Tart, Powdered Sugar, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pop tart, Pumpkin Poptart, Pumpkin Puree, Pumpkins, Puree, Scone, Scones, Sin City, Sugar, Syrup, The Coffee Class, Vanilla, Vegan, Vegan Dulce de Leche, Vegan Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookie, Vegan Hot Chocolate Peppermint Cookies, Vegan Marshmallow, Vegan Marshmallows, Vegas

December 4, 2022
11:00 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [6], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato

Beef Caldereta – Slow-cooked Beef, Tomato, Olives, Potatoes, Onions, Peas

Ube Velvet Cookies – Ube Jam, Cashews, Milk Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips

Ube Brulee Cinnamon Roll – Ube Jam, Caramelized Brown Sugar

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

Calamansi Pie – Calamansi Custard, Meringue, Butter Crust

Gingerbread Coffee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Whipped Cream, Gingerbread Icing, Coffee Custard, Gingerbread Man Cookie

Creme Brulee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Cream, Raspberry, Caramelized Sugar

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

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

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

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20 , it was Sunday that nine items were procured for tasting, savories including Beef Caldereta in Puff Pastry rich and hearty while Ube Brulee Cinnamon Rolls are a roller-coaster of textures finishing fluffy juxtaposing creamy and crunchy.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at LAS, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Croissant-style Donuts, this day featuring a dozen varieties ranging from an Ube trio to “Gingerbread Coffee” piped with Custard beneath Cream and a Cookie.

Scaling back “Monster Cookies” to approximately 4” Ube Velvet features a crisp rim and molten center while the Coco Pandan Donut succeeds thanks to a good balance of sweet and savory also noted in a Salted Yema version.

Not about to miss Calamansi, though a special “Creme Brulee Layered Donut” provided strong competition, Ramir’s best item remains the lavish Young Coconut Pie with heterogeneous Custard and a layer of Streusel on top of an all-Butter Crust.

FIVE STARS: Unlikely to be stumbled upon inside Phoenix Plaza the success of Purple Potato Bakery will depend largely on word of mouth, and based on a handful of visits it is safe to say Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro’s Desserts are better than ever with no lack of creativity.

RECOMMENDED: Beef Caldereta, Calamansi Pie, Coco Pandan Donut, Mango Ube Brulee Cinnamon Roll, Young Coconut Pie, Salted Yema Donut.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: Open 10a-6p Tuesday through Sunday, online ordering available via Instagram or contact@purplepotatolv.com for more information.

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

www.purplepotatolv.com

Posted in Coffee, Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purplee Potato Sweets Tagged Beef, Beef Caldereta, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, Brown Sugar, Butter, Butter Crust, Calamansi, Calamansi Curd, Calamansi Custard, Calamansi Pie, Caldereta, Caramel, Caramelized Brown Sugar, Caramelized Sugar, Cashew, Cashews, Chef Ramir, Chip, Chips, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chips, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Crumb, Cinnamon Crumble, Cinnamon Crumbs, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Sugar, Citrus, Coco Pandan, Coco Pandan Cream, Coco Pandan Donut, Coco Pandan Doughnut, Cocoa, Coconut, Coconut Polvoron, Coconuts, Coffee, Coffee Custard, Compote, Cookie, Cookies, Cow, Cows, Cream, Creme, Creme Brulee, Creme Brulee Layered Donut, Creme Brulee Layered Doughnut, Croissant Donut, Croissant Donuts, Croissant Doughnut, Croissant Doughnuts, Cronut, Cronuts, Crumb, Crumble, Crumbles, Crumbs, Crust, Crusts, Curd, Custard, Custard Filling, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Ginger, Gingerbread, Gingerbread Coffee Layered Donut, Gingerbread Icing, Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Man Cookie, Gingerbread Man Cookies, Glaze, Green Onion, Green Onions, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Las Vegas, Layered Donut, Layered Donuts, Layered Doughnut, Layered Doughnuts, LV, Meat, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Milk, Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Chip, Milk Chocolate Chips, Monster Cookie, Monster Cookies, Nevada, Nut, Nuts, NV, Olive, Olives, Onion, Onions, Pandan, Pandan Cream, Pandan Curd, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pie, Pies, Polvoron, Potato, Potatoes, Puff Pastry, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Catering, Purple Potato Sweets, Purple Potatoes, Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Ramir DeCastro, Raspberries, Raspberry, Roll, Rolls, Salt, Salted Yema, Salted Yema Donut, Salted Yema Doughnut, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Tuile, Sin City, Slow-cooked Beef, Streusel, Sugar, Sweet Custard, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tuile, Ube, Ube Brulee, Ube Brulee Cinnamon Roll, Ube Cream, Ube Jam, Ube Velvet, Ube Velvet Cookie, Ube Velvet Cookies, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Crumble, Vegas, Whip, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, White Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Chips, Yema, Young Coconut, Young Coconut Meat, Young Coconut Pie, Young Coconuts

December 2, 2022
11:15 AM
by: Uhockey

Purple Potato Bakery [5], Las Vegas NV

Purple Potato

Cinnamon Roll – Cinnamon Sugar

Pumpkin Creme Brulee Donut – Brioche Donut, Pumpkin Custard, Caramelized Sugar

Mango Monkey Bread – Cream Cheese, Mango Jam, Cinnamon Crumble

Beef Caldereta – Slow-cooked Beef, Tomato, Olives, Potatoes, Onions, Peas

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

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

Calamansi Donut – Brioche Donut, Calamansi Curd, Citrus Polvoron

Creme Brulee Layered Donut – Croissant Donut, Cream, Raspberry, Caramelized Sugar

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

Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut – Cinnamon Sugar, White Chocolate, Dulce de Leche

Named after a popular crop in the Philippines, and a favorite snack of Chef Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Purple Potato unfortunately shut its doors in the middle of 2019, the closure after just 21 months largely a result of location rather than Food as the healthy Bowls and quick-casual Sandwiches were almost universally well-received.

Now three years older and wiser, COVID-19 having entirely reshaped an Off-Strip dining scene that Chef Ramir helped to initiate with Yonaka in early 2013, Purple Potato marches on as a bakery at 6370 W Flamingo Rd #20 featuring Donuts, Cookies, Ube-based treats and Filipino Pastries.

Previously offered for delivery or takeout only, but now brick and mortar with pre-orders available online, it was Friday that seventeen items were procured for tasting, Savories including Beef Caldereta in Puff Pastry rich and hearty while all-new Cinnamon Rolls or Monkey Bread crowned by Mango Jam are fluffy and splendid.

Never actually gone from the local food scene, the rebranding of Yonaka and Purple Potato followed by a consulting gig at LAS, Chef DeCastro’s current lineup continues with Croissant-style Donuts, this day featuring a dozen varieties ranging from an Ube trio to “Pumpkin Creme Brulee” piped with Custard beneath a shattering shell.

Not about to miss Calamansi nor Salted Yemma, though a special “Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut” provided strong competition, Ramir’s best item remains the lavish Young Coconut Pie with textural Custard and a layer of Streusel on top.

RECOMMENDED: Beef Caldereta, Calamansi Donut, Coco Pandan Donut, Mango Monkey Bread, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut, Young Coconut Pie, Salted Yema Donut.

AVOID: N/A

TIP: Open 10a-6p Tuesday through Sunday, online ordering available via Instagram or contact@purplepotatolv.com for more information.

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

www.purplepotatolv.com

Posted in Croissant, Croissants, Dessert, Food, Las Vegas, Nevada, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Sweets, Purplee Potato Sweets Tagged Beef, Beef Caldereta, Bismarck, Bismarck Donut, Bismarck Donuts, Bismarck Doughnut, Bismarck Doughnuts, Bismarcks, Bread, Brioche, Brioche Donut, Brioche Donuts, Brioche Doughnut, Brioche Doughnuts, Brown Sugar, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Donut, Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Layered Doughnut, Butter, Butter Crust, Calamansi, Calamansi Crumb, Calamansi Crumbs, Calamansi Curd, Calamansi Custard, Calamansi Donut, Calamansi Doughnut, Caldereta, Caramel, Caramelized Sugar, Cheese, Chef Ramir, Chocolate, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Crumb, Cinnamon Crumble, Cinnamon Crumbs, Cinnamon Roll, Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Sugar, Citrus, Citrus Polvoron, Classic Polvoron, Coco Pandan, Coco Pandan Cream, Coco Pandan Donut, Coco Pandan Doughnut, Cocoa, Coconut, Coconut Polvoron, Coconuts, Compote, Cow, Cows, Cream, Cream Cheese, Creme, Creme Brulee, Creme Brulee Layered Donut, Creme Brulee Layered Doughnut, Croissant Donut, Croissant Donuts, Croissant Doughnut, Croissant Doughnuts, Cronut, Cronuts, Crumb, Crumble, Crumbles, Crumbs, Crust, Crusts, Curd, Custard, Custard Filling, Dessert, Desserts, Donut, Donuts, Doughnut, Doughnuts, Dulce de Leche, endoedibles, Filling, Food, Foodie, Glaze, Green Onion, Green Onions, Icing, Jam, Jelly, Las Vegas, Layered Donut, Layered Donuts, Layered Doughnut, Layered Doughnuts, Leche, Leche Filling, LV, Mango, Mango Compote, Mango Jam, Mango Jelly, Mango Monkey Bread, Mangoes, Mangos, Meat, Meringue, Michael Uzmann, Monkey Bread, Nevada, Nut, Nuts, NV, Olive, Olives, Onion, Onions, Pandan, Pandan Cream, Pandan Curd, Pastries, Pastry, Pea, Peas, Pie, Pies, Polvoron, Potato, Potatoes, Puff Pastry, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Creme Brulee, Pumpkin Creme Brulee Donut, Pumpkin Creme Brulee Doughnut, Pumpkin Custard, Pumpkins, Purple Potato, Purple Potato Bakery, Purple Potato by Chef Ramir, Purple Potato by Yonaka, Purple Potato Catering, Purple Potato Sweets, Purple Potatoes, Ramir Bolanos DeCastro, Ramir DeCastro, Raspberries, Raspberry, Roll, Rolls, Salt, Salted Yema, Salted Yema Donut, Salted Yema Doughnut, Seed, Seeds, Sesame, Sesame Seed, Sesame Seeds, Sesame Tuile, Sin City, Slow-cooked Beef, Streusel, Sugar, Sweet Custard, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tuile, Ube, Ube Cream, Vanilla, Vanilla Cream, Vanilla Crumble, Vegas, Whip Cream, Whipped Cream, White Chocolate, Yema, Young Coconut, Young Coconut Meat, Young Coconut Pie, Young Coconuts

November 30, 2022
6:20 PM
by: Uhockey

Jean Georges Steakhouse [22,] Las Vegas NV

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Lychee Raspberry Bellini

Brioche, Herb Butter

Endive, Pink Pearl Apple, Bartlett Pear, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Pecans, Herbs

Foie Gras, Figs, Brioche, Chewy Granola

Butternut Squash Soup, Whipped Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons

Chilean Sea Bass, Miso Yuzu Glaze, Maitake Mushroom / Soy Glazed Short Rib, Apple-Jalapeño Purée, Rosemary Crumbs

Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Chop, Apple Compote, Caramelized Cabbage

F1 Wagyu Ribeye, F1 Wagyu Rib Cap, Bone Marrow, Crunchy Chicken

Crunchy Potatoes, Chili Yogurt, Herbs

Black Truffle Mac n’ Cheese

Mashed Potatoes

Glazed Carrots

Housemade Hot Sauce, Soy Miso Butter, Aerated Béarnaise, JG Steak Sauce

Pumpkin Sundae – Mini Roasted Pumpkin & Spiced Pecan

NY Cheesecake, Sour Cherry Sorbet

Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream

Market Apple Pie, Maple Pecan Ice Cream

Last visited in October, and twenty times prior including a yearly tradition kneecapped by the pandemic, it was alongside three others on Wednesday night that Jean Georges Steakhouse once again found the kitchen executing at a high 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 table near the back that carte blanche was deferred to Robert Phillips acting in Sean’s place, Wine and Cocktails quickly followed by buttery Loaves of Brioche and a complex plate of Endives shaved with Fruit.

Always inventive, Foie Gras with Granola and Figs predictably stunning, Soup served as a segue to Meats, Butternut Squash Soup with Whipped Parmesan lightening the load before signature Sea Bass plus portions of Soy Glazed Short Rib on the same plate.

Adding a few new specials, Bacon-wrapped Pork Chops just as good as F1 Wagyu Rib Cap and Ribeye cooked Medium Rare, no guest should leave Jean Georges without a taste of the city’s best Fried Chicken or seasonal sides such as November’s Glazed Carrots.

Refreshing the palate between bites with Mac, Vegetables and Potatoes in two forms Dessert featured a Pumpkin Sundae plus old favorites down the line, Chef Vongerichten’s Chocolate Cake served with tableside theatrics followed by Cheesecake plus exceptional Apple Pie.

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: Foie Gras, F1 Wagyu Rib Cap, Soy Glazed Short Rib, Crunchy Organic Chicken, Bone Marrow, Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Chop, Crunchy Potatoes, Cheesecake, Apple Pie.

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

Posted in Bread Basket, Dessert, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Jean Georges, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Las Vegas, Nevada, Pork, Tasting Menu, Truffle, Truffles Tagged 100% Pure Maple Syrup, A5, Aerated Béarnaise, Aerated Béarnaise Sauce, American Wagyu, American Wagyu Beef, American Wagyu Ribeye Cap, Apple, Apple Compote, Apple Pie, Apple Pies, Apple-Jalapeño Purée, Apples, Aria, Aria Resort & Casino, Aria Resort and Casino, Bacon, Bacon Wrapped Berkshire Pork Chop, Bartlett Pear, Bartlett Pears, Basil, Bass, Bass Fish, Béarnaise Sauce, Beef, Beef Rib, Beef Ribs, Beef Short Rib, Beef Short Ribs, Bellini, Berkshire, Berkshire Pork, Berkshire Pork Chop, Black Mission Fig, Black Mission Figs, Black Pepper, Black Peppers, Black Truffle, Black Truffle Mac & Cheese, Black Truffle Mac and Cheese, Black Truffle Mac ‘n Cheese, Black Truffles, Bleu, Bleu Cheese, Blue Cheese, Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Bone Marrow, Bread, Bread Basket, Bread Crumb, Bread Crumbs, Breadcrumb, Breadcrumbs, Breast, Breasts, Brioche, Brioche Bread, Brioche Soldier, Brioche Soldiers, Brioche Toast, Brioche Toast Soldiers, Brown Butter, Brulee Marshmallow, Butter, Butternut Squash, Butternut Squash Soup, Buttery Hot Sauce, Cabbage, Cake, Cakes, Caramel, Caramelized Cabbage, Carrot, Carrots, Chantilly, Chantilly Cream, Charred Lemon, Charred Lemons, Cheese, Cheese Cake, Cheesecake, Cherries, Cherry, Chewy Granola, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Chickens, Chilean Sea Bass, Chilean Sea Bass Fish, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chili Peppers, Chili Yogurt, Chilis, Chive, Chives, Chocolate, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Cakes, Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Lava Cake, Chocolate Molten Cake, Citrus, Cocktail, Cocktails, Compote, Cow, Cows, Cream, Creme, Crouton, Croutons, Crumb, Crumbs, Crunchy Chicken, Crunchy Organic Chicken, Crunchy Potato, Crunchy Potatoes, Crust, Crusts, Dark Chocolate, Dessert, Desserts, Dill, Duck, Duck Liver, Ducks, Emulsion, Endive, Endives, endoedibles, Eye of Rib, F1 Rib Cap, F1 Ribeye, F1 Wagyu, F1 Wagyu Beef, F1 Wagyu Rib Cap, F1 Wagyu Ribeye, Fig, Figs, Fish, Flower, Foie, Foie Gras, Food, Foodie, Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken Breasts, Fudge, Garlic, Glaze, Glazed Carrot, Glazed Carrots, Glazed Short Rib, Glazed Short Ribs, Granola, Heart of Palm, Herb, Herb Butter, Herbs, Honey, Hot Sauce, Housemade Hot Sauce, Ice Cream, Jalapeno, Jalapeno Pepper, Jalapeno Peppers, Jalapenos, Jam, Japanese F1 Wagyu Beef, Jean Georges, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Jean Georges Vongerichten, JG Steak Sauce, Las Vegas, Lava Cake, Lemon, Lemon Zest, Lemons, Lime, Limes, Liver, LV, Lychee, Lychee Raspberry Bellini, Mac & Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Macaroni, Macaroni & Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Macaroni Pasta, Maitake, Maitake Mushroom, Maitake Mushrooms, Maitakes, Maple, Maple Pecan, Maple Pecan Ice Cream, Maple Syrup, Market Apple Pie, Marrow, Marshmallow, Marshmallows, Mashed Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Michael Uzmann, Mini PUMPKIN, Mini PUMPKINs, Mini Roasted Pumpkin, Miso, Miso-Yuzu Glaze, Mission Fig, Mission Figs, Molten Cake, Molten Chocolate, Molten Chocolate Cake, Molten Chocolate Cakes, Mushroom, Mushrooms, Nevada, New York Cheese Cake, New York Cheesecake, New York-style Cheesecake, Noodle, Noodles, Nut, Nut Granola, Nuts, NV, Oatmeal, Oats, Onion, Onions, Parmesan, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Parsley Salad, Pasta, Pastries, Pastry, Pear, Pears, Pecan, Pecans, Pecorino, Pecorino Cheese, Pepper, Peppers, Pickle, Pickles, Pie, Pies, Pig, Pink Pearl Apple, Pink Pearl Apples, Pommes, Pommes Puree, Pork, Pork Chop, Potato, Potatoes, Preserved Chili, Preserved Chili Pepper, Preserved Chili Peppers, Preserved Chilis, Preserves, Prosecco, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Sundae, Pumpkins, Pure Maple Syrup, Puree, Raspberries, Raspberry, Rib, Rib Cap, Rib Eye, Ribeye, Ribeye Cap, Ribs, Ricotta, Ricotta Cheese, Roasted Pumpkin, Robert Phillips, Rosemary, Rosemary Crumb, Rosemary Crumbs, Salad, Salads, Salt, Sauce, Sauce Bearnaise, Sea Bass, Sea Bass Fish, Sean Griffin, Seared Foie Gras, Seed, Seeds, Serrano Chili, Serrano Chili Pepper, Serrano Chili Peppers, Serrano Chilis, Serranos, Sesame, Sesame Seed Bun, Sesame Seeds, Shallot, Shallots, Short Rib, Short Ribs, Sin City, Sorbet, Soup, Sour Cherries, Sour Cherry, Sour Cherry Sorbet, Sourdough, Sourdough Bread, Sourdough Crouton, Sourdough Croutons, Soy, Soy Glaze, Soy Glazed Short Rib, Soy Miso Butter, Sparkling Wine, Spiced Pecan, Spiced Pecans, Spinach, Squash, Squash Soup, Steak, Steak Sauce, Sugar, Sundae, Sweet Soy, Sweet Soy Brown Butter, Syrup, Tasting Menu, Toast, Toast Soldiers, Truffle, Truffles, Valrhona, Valrhona Chocolate, Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla, Vanilla Ice Cream, Vegas, Vinaigrette, Vinegar, Wagyu, Wagyu Rib Cap, Wagyu Ribeye, Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Whipped Parmesan, Whipped Parmesan Cheese, White Chocolate, Wildflower Honey, Wine, Yogurt, Yukon Gold, Yukon Gold Potato, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Yukon Golds, Yukon Potato, Yukon Potatoes, Yuzu, Zest

November 28, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

ShangHai Taste [4,] Las Vegas NV

Shanghai Taste

Hot Tea

Fat Noodle with Shrimp and Beef

Kao Fu

Cold Bean Curd Noodles with Housemade Scallion Oil

Crab Yolk Xiao Long Bao

Traditional Shanghai Xiao Long Bao

House Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage

Steamed Vegan Dumplings

Steamed Mahi Mahi Dumplings

Shanghai Style Pork Ribs

Sheng Jian

Banana Nutella XLB

Still doing good business despite growing competition, with Shanghai Plaza now one of the most difficult places to find parking in town. it was as a party of four that diners sat down to once again enjoy an outstanding meal at ShangHai Taste.

Tucked inside Suite 104 of a two-story complex on the corner of Arville Street and Spring Mountain Road, a ground floor flagship since day one, it is upon entry that eyes are immediately drawn to Chinese-born Chefs working inside the restaurant’s glass prep-room, and with Chef Jimmy Li’s time at 3 Villages, 1900 Asian Cuisine and Niu Gu well-known to fans the fact that everything on-site is made from scratch should come as no surprise.

Seating approximately 40 guests from 11:00am until 9:00pm seven-days-a-week it was with greetings from partner Joe Muscaglione that eleven items were received in the course of two hours, the majority old favorites but also one new Dessert.

Affordable without skimping on Ingredients, all thanks to Chef Li and Joe Muscaglione’s dedication, a distinctive feel is ensured by the fact that almost every single item on-site is imported from or near Shanghai, and starting with good Tea plus housemade Noodles fans of Soup Dumplings, or XLB, will be happy to know ShangHai Taste’s set a high standard whether made with Pork or Crab.

Able to accommodate most dietary preferences, fried Soup Dumplings in two varieties desirable to all but vegans, those eschewing all Animal products will likely gravitate to Steamed Dumplings filled with Herbs, though far more interesting bites are found in the form of steamed Wheat Gluten Kao Fu amidst Mushrooms and Cold Bean Curd Noodles with Housemade Scallion Oil.

Built on family recipes handed down to Chef Li, his House Fried Rice with choice of Protein always a crowd-pleaser, Fish Dumplings taste wonderful with or without Soup while Stir-fried Noodles and Bone-in Pork Ribs made Shanghai-style are meaty yet tender.

FIVE STARS: Back in top form as the vaccine rolls out, and practicing social distancing with all the right protocols, Chef Jimmy Li and Joe Muscaglione continue to provide Chinatown’s best Shanghainese Cuisine in terms of cost, quality and customer service.

RECOMMENDED: Sheng Jian, Kao Fu, XLB, House Fried Fat Noodles, Shanghai Style Pork Ribs, Steamed Mahi Mahi Dumplings.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Open daily from 11:00am until 9:00pm. Call 702-570-6363 or hop on Yelp! to make reservations. No liquor license so Wine is BYO.

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

www.facebook.com/ShanghaiTasteLV

November 26, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

Dino’s Tomato Pie, Seattle WA

Dino’s Tomato Pie

Pepperoni Pizza – Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pepperoni

White Pie – Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella, Aged Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Garlic

Mr. Pink Sicilian Pizza – Vodka Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Ricotta, Basil, Onion, Garlic

From the bizarre mid-90’s website to its location in a Dive-Bar bathed in red Dino’s Tomato Pie almost seems like a joke, that is right up until one realizes that their claim of “The second-best pizzeria in Seattle” is a tongue in cheek way of putting it just below Delancey which just so happens to be owned by the same couple.

The brainchild of Brandon Pettit and Molly Wizenberg, their wood-fired Neapolitain Pizzas in Ballard among the best in America, Dino’s instead channels New Jersey in style from ordering at the counter to pebbled red glasses and attitude aplenty.

Sold by slices or whole Pies, round or Sicilian, it is after perusing perfunctory Greens and Knots that Food and Beverage come quick with a triangle of Pepperoni crisp yet foldable around two types of Mozzarella plus the sort of Red Sauce that attests to quality Ingredients.

$2 Tall Boys or $4 “Fancy Beer of the Day?” Why not, while The Kinks act as a soundtrack to Home Alone 2 on TV? All the better to enjoy alongside White Pie tinged in Garlic plus squares of “Mr. Pink” that emerges from a brick oven slightly under an inch, light and bubbly with spots of caramelization.

www.dinostomatopie.com

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November 26, 2022
9:55 AM
by: Uhockey

Marui Bakery, Vancouver BC

Marui Bakery

Egg Custard Tarts

Coconut Milk Bun

Blueberry Cheese Bun

Red Bean Bun

Pineapple Custard Bun

Although Canada is better known for Butter Tarts the cultural mix of Vancouver makes Egg Custard more common, and at Marui Bakery inside the London Drugs complex on Kingsway warm Dan Tat for $1 are absolutely flawless from the flaky buttered Pastry to their pale yellow Filling.

Family owned for over a decade, the shop itself nothing to look at but everything made on-site and service friendly enough, it is alongside the semi-sweet Custard that Marui sells Buns and Cakes, the former each soft and fluffy inside their packaging with Coconut and Red Bean for $2.25 each both highlights.

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November 26, 2022
9:45 AM
by: Uhockey

Mello (East Pender Street,) Vancouver BC

Mello

Old Fashioned Donut

London Fog Donut

Salted Caramel Donut

Cereal Milk Cream Donut

Begun at the end of 2019 in Chinatown, a minimalist space slowed by the pandemic, Mello has now expanded to a second Arbutus location while still maintaining the same quality and creativity that made them a household name with Donut lovers.

Known for Brioche-style Donuts made on-site daily, each filled with housemade Creams or Custards that change seasonally, it is from 9am until 7pm that customers will find slowly-slimming selection such that pre-orders or early arrival are highly recommended.

An elaborate two-day process, proofing yielding a fluffy crumb beneath an exterior that is just a bit greasy, specials on this day included a crunch-coated Berliner filled with Cereal Milk Cream and the indelible “London Fog Donut” that tastes like Earl Grey Tea and perfumes every bit of the palate.

Also serving Cookies, Barista beverages and Old Fashioned rings, the latter nothing to write home about and more expensive than filled Brioche, Salted Caramel rounded things out in the absence of Butterscotch but performed its role admirably thanks to a silky consistency and just enough salinity.

www.mellovancouver.com

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November 26, 2022
9:05 AM
by: Uhockey

Lee’s Donuts, Vancouver BC

Lee’s Donuts

Raspberry Fritter

Vanilla Cake Donut with Strawberry Icing

Vanilla Cake Donut with Maple Icing

Vanilla Cake Donut with Vanilla Icing and Sprinkles

Double Chocolate Cake Donut with Chocolate Frosting

Sugar Raised Yeast Donut

Cinnamon Vanilla Cake Donut

Serving Vancouver since 1979 Lee’s Donuts is nothing less than iconic, a tiny stall in the Granville Island Public Market open from 9am to 6pm daily with a queue almost universally present.

Still family owned, the head baker and operations managers both involved for over 35 yeaars, Lee’s options lean classic with Cake, Yeast and filled – a daily-special Raspberry Fritter very special indeed with shiny Glaze plus Fruit in the middle and in the Dough.

Only trying one Yeast Ring, fluffy but a bit tightly formed, Cake for $2.50 each are exemplary whether topped in Vanilla, Maple, Strawberry or infused with Cocoa beneath rich Chocolate Frosting.

www.leesdonuts.ca

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November 26, 2022
8:18 AM
by: Uhockey

Duffin’s Donuts, Vancouver BC

Duffin’s Donuts

Maple Long John

Glazed Cruller

Apple Fritter

Vanilla Cake Donut

Double Chocolate Cake Donut with Chocolate Frosting

Crumb Cake Donut

Serving Vancouver since 1987, twenty-four hours a day at the current location for the past fifteen years, Duffin’s Donuts looks like a stoner’s fever-dream complete with Fritters, Crullers, Sub Sandwiches, Tortas and even Fried Chicken.

The life’s work of Tony Chhuon and Paula Sim, Cambodian refugees much like the story of SoCal’s “Doughnut King,” it is once inside the Cash-only space that the hodgepodge unfolds, the fact that all the Pastries likely come a pre-mix not relevant to most but worth noting since Fritters lack Fruit and Maple Frosting has an artificial aftertaste.

Not particularly friendly either, a visible eye-roll when requesting Fries at 8:00am, Duffin’s Cruller is oily rather than eggy while Cake Rings perform only a bit better.

www.duffinsdonuts.ca

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November 25, 2022
6:05 PM
by: Uhockey

PiDGiN Restaurant, Vancouver BC

PiDGiN

One Eyed Samurai – Watermelon infused Tequila, Sake, Lemon, Egg White, Orange Blossom, Watermelon Granite

Beef Tendon Chicharron – Gochugaru Citrus Spice

Bison Tartare – Salted Plum, Sticky Rice, Daikon, Nori

Chicken Wings – Gochujung Sauce, Tosazu-pickled Daikon

Pork Belly Rice Bowl – Asian Pear Kimchi, Bamboo, Quail Egg

Korean Rice Cake – Pork, Beef, Gochujung Bolognese, Spiced Hazelnut

Chocolate Cake – Vanilla Mousse, Yuzu Curd

Szechuan Pepper Beignet – Granulated Sugar, Salted Caramel and Miso Sauce

Now toqued by Chef Wesley Young PiDGiN looks at the melting pot that makes Vancouver tick, its Gastown location adding some grittiness to a minimalist dining room filled with a mostly young clientele served by a friendly and professional staff.

Self-described as Asian-French fusion built on a backbone of Pacific Northwest Ingredients, all of that boiling down to a globally-inspired Gastropub with good Cocktails, prices and portions make sharing a good choice and none but Vegetarians should skip addictive Beef Tendon Chicharrons dusted in Gochugaru Citrus Spice.

All dim-lighting and wood banquettes beneath soft music, a daily special of Bison Tartare with Umeboshi eaten like a Handroll alongside Tequila with Watermelon and an Egg Flip, Chicken Wings get dialed up by Gochujung that is even better utilized in “Korean Rice Cake Bolognese” that cleverly riffs on Gnocchi.

Not about to forget a Rice Bowl, Pork Belly over Foie Gras the lady’s choice, Dessert consists of Chocolate Cake with Berries and Cream plus a more inspired trio of mouth-numbing Donuts ready to be dipped in Salted Caramel fortified by Miso.

www.pidginvancouver.com

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