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| - Very solid Las Vegas buffet located in the Cosmopolitan (back corner) on the second floor. The service is decent and the offerings are pretty solid, although the dessert is fantastic. Some dishes from brunch:
1. hamachi sashimi with ponzu reduction - fresh and sliced thin with a tiny drizzle of ponzu
2. salmon sushi - pretty meh salmon that didn't really taste that fresh
3. saffron risotto with truffled honey - al dente rice and bland cheesy sauce. Definitely not worth it
4. shrimp takoyaki - the shell was nice and crispy but the inside was a bit on the soft, too chewy side
5. papaya salad - make-your-own with a nice selection of toppings, including Chinese sausage
6. kung pao chicken - passable but I did like the addition of zucchini
7. beef with broccoli - very salty but not too bad
8. roasted root vegetables with honey glaze - flavorful and tender with the perfect amount of sweetness
9. mushroom carbonara - very good with a savory and creamy blend of pasta, peas, and mushroom in a white cream sauce
10. wild boar bolognese - decent with a savory tomato sauce but the gnocchi was too soft and overcooked
11. panna cotta goat cheese tower - loved this mild blend of goat cheese and a mandarin segment for decor and zest
12. zuppa di pesce - very savory broth with plenty of jumbo shrimp, whitefish, and clams
13. gelato bar - try the pistachio and classic vanilla!
14. white chocolate apricot cone - just get 6 of these. Seriously, they are that good.
15. chocolate bundt cake - rich and decadent with a semi-soft chocolate-ty interior
16. cheesecake - pretty standard
17. donut and passionfruit mousse - very fruity and sweet although my friend LOVED it
18. chocolate mousse - very rich and had the consistency of hot fudge rather than a mousse
19. strawberry eclair - decent but not amazing
20. chocolate espresso rice kris pies treat - it's a nice twist on a classic and I enjoyed the blend of marshmallow, chocolate, and espresso
21. macaroons - tried the raspberry and chocolate banana and felt that the shells and interior were way too chewy
22. roasted salmon - decent with a buttery glaze
23. prime rib - tender and flavorful
Overall, a solid 3 stars for good food and service. $35 for brunch with an option to upgrade to a 2 hr long period of endless mimosas and bloody mary's at $47 total.
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