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TDRNKBOG 3555 S LAS VEGAS BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 733-3302 • MARGARITAVILLELASVEGAS.COM CONTENTS Taste of Las Vegas Year-Round Roasted bone marrow at Beauty & Essex 87 Golden Nugget: GRAND CANAL SHOPPES 88 Firefly Tapas Kitchen Red Sushi 38 Once & Bar HARD ROCK HOTEL 8 EDITOR‘S NOTE 88 Golden Nugget: 46 Hofbrauhaus 128 LAST SIP Vic & Anthony’s 87 MB Steak 48 Lawry’s, 60 The Plaza: THE LINQ PROMENADE The Prime Ri Oscar’s Steak 10 New Restaurants 3 Chayo Mexican IBC Lip Smacking Foodie Dine with these newcomers. EXCALIBUR Kitchen & Tequila Bar Tours 50 Morton’s, 8 Dick’s Last Resort MENU GUIDE MANDALAY BAY The Steakhouse FLAMINGO 39 Foundation Room 4 Nannies & BALLY’S 4 Jimmy Buffett’s 40 House of Blues Housekeepers 1 Buca di Beppo Margaritaville Restaurant & Bar 5 Touch of Vegas Spa 1 Tequila Taqueria FASHION SHOW NEAR STRIP THE PALAZZO THE COSMOPOLITAN OF 87 Benihana 86 Bandito Latin 52 Lavo Italian Restaurant LAS VEGAS 34 Maggiano’s Little Italy Kitchen & Cantina 26 Beauty & Essex 43 Blackout—Dining in PARIS FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS 28 Estiatorio Milos the Dark 55 Alexxa’s Bar 3 Planet Hollywood 54 Beer Park DOWNTOWN 44 Del Frisco’s Double 20 Smoked Burgers & Eagle Steakhouse 56 Mon Ami Gabi 30 The California: BBQ California Noodle House IFC, 88 22 Trevi PLANET HOLLYWOOD 32 Fremont: Tony Roma’s El Dorado Cantina RESORT 34 Golden Nugget: GRAND BAZAAR SHOPS 86 Ferraro’s 1 Cafe Hollywood Chart House 2 Giordano’s Italian Restaurant 1 Earl of Sandwich 58 Strip House ©JIM DECKER. ©JIM ©JUSTIN LEVY. ©JUSTIN 6 WHERE. EAT. DRINK. LAS VEGAS Mezzes at Cleo THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS VENETIAN 62 Mastro’s Ocean Club 80 Bouchon Bistro 82 THE SHOPS AT MANDALAY Tao Asian Bistro PLACE WYNN 41 Ri Ra Irish Pub 84 Cipriani SLS 64 Bazaar Meat by Taste of the City José Andrés 86 Ferraro’s, Bandito, 66 Cleo Mediterraneo Boteco 68 Katsuya 87 MB Steak, Red Sushi, Benihana STRATOSPHERE 88 Vic & Anthony’s, 70 McCall’s Firefly, El Dorado Heartland Grill Cantina Morton’s, 72 Top of the World The Steakhouse DINING GUIDE TAHITI VILLAGE 128 Last Sip 74 17 Degrees South 90 Listings by Cuisine Booze & Bites ON THE COVER 104 Listings by Property LAS VEGAS THE RESTAURANT GUIDE Vanilla meringue TOWN SQUARE 118 Buffets Sizzling Hot Restaurants All that’s new in Vegas cake at Cipriani. 76 Bonefish Grill 120 Cuisine by Property ©Cipriani. 78 Lazy Dog Restaurant 121 Directory of Advertisers & Bar 122 Hotel Directory DECEMBER - JUNE 2019 124 Maps PROMOTION Cipriani at Wynn Plaza wheretraveler.com TOP: ©SLS. BOTTOM: MORTON'S, THE STEAKHOUSE. THE MORTON'S, BOTTOM: ©SLS. TOP: WINTER/SPRING 2019 7 A Note From the Editor Roast chicken at Bouchon Bistro LAS VEGAS OFFERS so much diversity when it comes to dining options. Burgers to foie gras, oysters to lobster, steak to vegetarian cuisine and everything in between show up on the menus of the restaurants here. Even those seeking vegan and gluten-free options can find something catering to their needs. Thai, sushi, pizza, Indian and more cuisines show up on the menus. And when you want a little of everything, head to a buffet. Narrowing down a restaurant choice can be overwhelming, even for those of us who live in Las Vegas. Never fear. Where has you cov- ered. Explore the many cuisines of the city here in our menu guides, or browse through listings of restaurants separated by cuisine and property. ©TKRG. 8 WHERE. EAT. DRINK. 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Where magazine and the logo are registered trademarks of Morris Visitor Publications. Where makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information it publishes, but cannot be held responsible for any consequences arising from errors or omissions. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part strictly prohibited. WINTER/SPRING 2019 9 THE NEWEST RESTAURANTS Las Vegas reveals some of the hottest new restaurants nationwide. By Richard Lane ABOVE: THE LAS VEGAS DINING SCENE is Grand, 702. 891.3228), the new home es ietnamese fish always in motion, hosting ambitious of authentic Greek and Mediterranean sauce chicken wings from chefs in stunning venues, all jostling to flavors on the Strip. Created by the famed Pok Pok Wing. entice you to their tables. But the final Morton Group, executive chef William days of 2018 are proving to be something DeMarco has curated an elevated menu special, filled with a mad rush of new and of classics, including kebabs, feta- innovative restaurants and culinary stuffed chicken and perennial favorite superstars creating unique and exciting branzino, plus wood-fired pizzas, gyros, experiences you will be sharing with and naturally, some baklava for dessert. friends, family and strangers for the A meal to toast with a raised glass of whole of 2019. Ouzo, or one of the hand-crafted Greek- inspired cocktails. Down a hidden, slim corridor adjoining companion restaurant Crush, the smells, Serving multi-regional Chinese dishes sights and sounds of the old country previously reserved for the resort’s high come alive at Greek Sneek (MGM stakes, big money gamblers at The Talon VEGAS. LAS OF COSMOPOLITAN ©THE 10 WHERE. EAT. DRINK. LAS VEGAS Club, Red Plate (The Cosmopolitan of Las seasonally influenced menu of Jeannie’s Vegas, 702.698-7789) now welcomes (Nordstrom, 702.784.1610.) Seattle chef sophisticated diners to an atmosphere Tom Douglas was inspired by his own of grace and charm. Executive chef Yip smash-hit pizzeria, Serious Pie, and Cheung blends traditional preparations included a full bar open to shoppers with contemporary presentations and thirsty visitors alike. Repeat diners in a sumptuous setting. Roasted already rave about the gelato, toastie indulgences of chicken, suckling pig or sandwiches and handcrafted dough Peking duck join delicate servings of pizzas. dim sum, including the decadent caviar taro puff with quail egg, plusexotic live A 24-hour casino coffee shop is a Las seafood selections and a hot pot option Vegas essential visit and the Strat Café customized to each customer’s taste. Tea & Wok (The Stratosphere, 702.380.7777) lovers will also enjoy the hand-picked reboots the concept into the modern collection of rare and aromatic blends. age, serving American classics from the griddle and Chinese cuisine straight Only on the Las Vegas Strip would a out of the wok. The clean, bright and heralded James Beard Award-winning contemporary interior is adorned with restaurateur debut a full-service Italian special pieces created by local artists and eatery tucked inside a department the affordable menu is a feast of hearty FROM TOP: store. Shop ’til you drop and then favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner Eataly’s array of dishes. head to the third floor of Nordstrom that customers can mix and match with Hong Kong iced tea at at Fashion Show and be among the choices such as pan-fried noodles, or get Mott 32. FROM TOP: ©MGM RESORTS. ©MOTT 32. 32. ©MOTT RESORTS. ©MGM TOP: FROM first to enjoy the relaxing setting and spicy with a plate of kung pao chicken. WINTER/SPRING 2019 11 If the Best Friend (Park MGM, (Palms, 702.942.7777) prepares its 702.730.7777) bar and retail store at Park menu Cleveland-style, using the unique MGM were the only assets Los Angeles combination of Bertman’s Ballpark star chef Roy Choi brought to Las Vegas, Mustard and Eastern European spices it would still be a sensation.