Posts Tagged 'Las Vegas Restaurants'

Max Brenner: The Man, The Myth, The Chocolate

August 5 2010No Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas

In honor of the Grand Opening of Max Brenner in Las Vegas today (Forum Shops at Caesars Palace), I thought I’d post some pics from the preview party a few nights ago (I took all the crummy ones), as well as link to my lengthy profile piece on Max in the July issue of DAVID [...]

A Gust of Degustation: Vegas Uncork’d 2010

May 12 20102 Commented

Categorized Under: Celebrity, Food + Wine, Las Vegas, Travel

Food festivals touting Star Chef appearances are nothing uncommon these days—they take place seemingly everywhere from Aspen to the Bahamas—but in Vegas, they like to do things a little bigger. Which is why Bon Appetit’s fourth “Vegas Uncork’d” fest (up and down the Strip May 6-9, 2010) not only featured healthy quotients of local and [...]

Worst of the “Best:” A Response to the “Best of Las Vegas 2010”

March 28 2010one Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas

It’s a rite of nearly every publication to do both “Best of”s and Readers’ Polls, but few seem as equally anticipated and dreaded as the Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas,” a readers/staff/celebrities selection, that never fails to engage yet enervate the community. Of course, as long as it’s talked about, it’s a success for the [...]

Voodoo Steak: Spellbinding Supper

January 10 2010No Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas

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Andre’s Monte Carlo: Fine French fare

January 10 2010No Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas

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Cheese, Glorious Cheese!

October 20 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas

Exploring the broad and unpredictable world of fine cheeses can often feel like a bottomless mystery, butMorel’s Bistro, where cheesemongers offer over 60 selections, offers an elegantly guided tour.

Celebrity Chef Spots

October 17 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas

Las Vegas has no shortage of Star Chef restaurants: Here are three that deserve their high marks, Bellagio’s
Michael Mina, Tom Collicchio’s Craftsteak, and Rick Moonen’s RM Seafoood
(click each to download PDFs).
Here’s a cute Q&A with Wolfgang Puck,
and a more serious interview with Eiffel Tower/Everest Chef Jean Joho
The Top Ten Restaurants in City Center
The TOP CHEF [...]

Brunching With The Stars

October 14 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Celebrity, Food + Wine, Las Vegas

Here’s my take on the hot Sunday Pajama Brunch at Kerry Simon’s spot in Palms Place.

The Best Las Vegas Restaurants

September 26 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Food + Wine, Las Vegas, ORBITZ blog, Spa + Luxury, Travel

Even while it caters to tourists from Boise, Beijing and Bavaria, Las Vegas has become a legitimate foodie destination…if you know where to go. Here’s a primer on All The Star Chefs of Vegas… And click here for my ratings on:
• Top Ten Strip Steakhouses
• Top Ten Italian Restaurants
• Top Ten Gourmet Burgers
• Top Ten [...]