FOOD IN VEGAS

Vegas is really a Foodie destination these days. So many choices and so many big name chefs are represented in Vegas. While there with the NTO’s, we had a chance to sample some really wonderful cuisine.

Tao

This bistro has an Asian fusion menu that has the restaurant and nightclub in the same venue located at the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian hotel. Cuisines from Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese, and Thai make up the menu selections. We had hot edamame which are steamed soy beans in their casings sprinkled with sea salt. Service was fantastic and attention to the patrons was prompt. Some had sushi and sashimi. I chose the wok-seared New York Sirloin with Shitake Mushrooms and Szechwan Potatoes. The portions were huge, so I could only make it half way through the dinner. But everyone was pleased with the selections.

Lavo

Located in the Palazzo Hotel and Casino, this Italian Restaurant/Nightclub/Lounge was hopping when we visited on September 3rd. The music was quite loud, so be prepared to shout at each other, or just rock out in your seat. While waiting to order, one of the ladies looked up and said, “Hey, that’s LMFAO!”, and they walked right around our table to the VIP section. What are the odds that in Vegas we would run into another Cherrytree Records artist while there celebrating our boys from Tokio Hotel?

We all agreed to get some appetizers. OMG! The Crispy Fried Calamari was tender and crisp all at the same time. And the Prosciutto service was delicious. Some of our group did not like the grapefruit that was served with it, but I found it refreshing after the salty food.

I also chose to try a bowl of the Lobster Fra Diavolo Bisque. They served me the bowl with the cream/butter/lobster in the middle, and they poured the bisque over this. It was fabulously decadent!

After appetizers and soup, I found it impossible to get through all of my entrée. But the Center Cut Filet was perfect, as well as the roasted asparagus I ordered to accompany my entrée.

SushiSamba

Our last night in Vegas was a tough call. We finally agreed on SushiSamba, a fusion of Japanese, Brazillian, and Peruvian flavors. This fine dining experience was the perfect end to our journey. We began with drinks at the bar while we awaited our table. I am now completely enamored with Cucumber Martinis. This one had a hind of spice to it. Complete bliss!  Michelle had something fruity and yummy, and wow!  It looked so pretty!

At our table, we decided to go family style and share several dishes. We had Japanese Vegetable Tempura, Lamb Robata (grilled meat), and the Chef’s Inspiration Sushi/Sashimi plate. The lamb was so spectacular and just cooked to perfection with an amazing sauce/glaze. The sushi and sashimi was first rate and melted in your mouth! I think it amazing that we were able to order the Rosca, a doughnut served with a hazelnut/chocolate dipping sauce. Yes, we rolled ourselves out when we were done!

The Vegas experience is not complete without trying at least one of the culinary masterpieces available. Be adventurous, and you will be pleasantly surprised!