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| - When you want a great dinner in Vegas, you are thinking three things: 1. Food. 2. Service. 3. Surprise. David Burke does all three, and does them oh so well.
Let's talk #1: food. Greeted with a surprise from the chef: a taste of delicious shrimp. How about the obligatory bread and butter? Oh, sure, but you get some out of this world doughy goodness, with a huge helping of buttery ecstasy, served an a warm translucent stone. Yeah! Started off with an amazing Day Boat Scallops Benedict: every bite an explosion of delicate flavor. Main courses we had were the most tender and flavorful short ribs that were absolutely huge portions but looked so delicate, and lamb chops that were brimming with flavor. Finally, we sealed the meal with 5 different sorbets, each served in its own mini-cone.
#2: Service. WOW. They work as a team, and each one gives you the impression that he/she is only there for you. We got a lesson on a the best tasting rooms in Paso Robles with the wine order, a history of the man who's name graces the front with our dinner order, and unending happy and relaxed attention throughout the meal.
#3: Surprise. How about gourmet cotton candy served at the end of the meal, just as another fun and tasty treat? And the decor was whimsical with constant Humpty Dumpty expressions in sculpture and art. Nice touch on bringing over a magazine about the chef when I expressed interest, as well.
If you're staying in Vegas, hit OpenTable now and get yourself a seat. You will LOVE it.
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