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MAY 24, 2010 • SECTION 2 OF 2 • VOL 69 • NO 21 SWITCHDining STEAKHOUSE with a Twist Located inside , Switch Steakhouse is in word one – unique. What makes this restaurant a Las Vegas attraction, other than the mouthwatering menu, is the revolutionary, theatrical décor that accompanies it. Guests can enjoy not one, but several settings all within the 2 Viva Las Vegas course of their meal. As the name suggests, this steakhouse literally switches interiors approximately every 20 minutes. What this means is the 6 ARIA Resort & walls retract and rotate, revealing three different ambiances, ceiling tiles turn over, providing two ceiling changes, and music and lighting transform 10 according to theme. 12 Harrah’s Entertainment 14 Diners awaiting these transformations will not be let down by the French-inspired cuisine. As expected, seafood and steaks, containing nothing but 16 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority fresh ingredients, are this restaurant’s specialty. Favorites among customers include the Switch Seafood Tower and the Grilled Octopus. You get what 18 Golden Nugget Viva you pay for when it comes to the cost of this theatrical meal, but for a timeless experience to be anticipated, it is so worth it. 19 20 & Spa 22 Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino GRILLED OCTOPUS 24 and Encore VEGETABLE TARTAR, CURED LEMON, CAYENNE PEPPER 26 Hotel and Spa at The Palms Las Vegas 28 Las Vegas Hilton INGREDIENTS FOR VEGETABLE TARTAR 31 1/2 Eggplant 1 Medium Zucchini 1 Medium Yellow Squash 1/2 Red Onion 1 Fennel Bulb 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil LAS Salt & Pepper 4 Tbsp Chopped Parsley 2 Tbsp Thyme 2 Limes, zested

EDITOR Lauren Flowers • Slice all vegetables and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Over medium heat, and grill all vegetables until al dente. Then, set aside and cool. CUSTOM PUBLISHING MANAGER • Fine dice all vegetables except eggplant and place into a bowl. Blend the eggplant until Michaela Haberer smooth. Add eggplant, parsley and thyme into the bowl and mix well. Add olive oil and DESIGNER Alissa R. Williams lime zest. Season the mixture. VICE PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Bob Sullivan PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Robert Brai VEGAS INGREDIENTS FOR OCTOPUS BRAISING LIQUID When it comes to Las Vegas, no 1/2 Gallon Shrimp Stock 1 Cup White Wine PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Michele Garth 2 Tbsp Paprika 1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds PRODUCTION SPECIALIST Lisa Gonzales top-ranked resort, restaurant, show 1 Tbsp Fennel Seeds 1 Bunch Parsley 1 Tbsp Peppercorns 1/2 Cup Tomato Paste For comments, suggestions or questions, write On the Cover or nightclub is left unheard of. The to [email protected]. Viva ELVIS city of sin has popularized just about • Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Make sure to cook all the alcohol out before The cover image features clips from Cirque using the liquid. NORTHSTAR Travel Media, LLC du Soleil ’s Viva ELVIS, a tribute to the life every inch of its extravagant scene. • Place cleaned octopus into a braising pan and add the liquid. Cover the octopus and 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor and music of . As powerful, With innovative forms of entertain- braise slowly in oven until fork tender. Secaucus, NJ 07094 201.902.2000 sexy and unique as the king of rock ‘n’ roll • Chill octopus in liquid. himself, the show embodies significant ment, new “it” spots to party and travelweekly.com moments of his life blended with his uncountable cuisines to test the most RENÉ LENGER TO ASSEMBLE THE DISH To inquire about advertising in Travel Weekly’s Best popular hits. 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