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Well, every time I romp off to Vegas for the weekend, I make it a habit to stop off for a drink in the Venitian square...I love it there. So, I heard that one of my favorite food network chefs opened a restaurant there, and so off I went....
Well, the setting was beautiful, and amusing...watching fellow tourists mosey about with gelato, live Venitan statues, and shotgun weddings. We joined the hungry and waited for our table. We sat by the bar and talked to a friendly bartender. My friend and I drink different wines, so we were surprised to find such a small selection of wines by the glass. I was in an Italian restaurant and couldn't so much as get a Pinot Grigio by the glass. Well, the friendly bartender made some suggestions, and we were pleased with our glasses. Further conversation found that they have an issure with attaching our bar tab with our dinner tab...seriously...we close out a tab enough in Vegas...really, twice for one dinner?
We were taken to our table and forever passed before a server appeared. Finally, a buser came by with water and two slices of bread wrapped in paper as well as a small packaqge of dried bread sticks arrived on our table. We did not eat as there was no butter or dipping oil. Our waiter stopped by, busily and quickly asking, "Have you decided yet?" He was not concerned if we needed more to drink, needed any butter or needed any questions answered. We asked for oil and parmasean for the bread and ordered a few dishes. When the waiter was asked to discuss the items in more detail, he did.
Now the highlight....the food was delicious! The grilled radiccio and mozzerella salad had a sweet flavor due to the balsamic maranade. The coliflower puree was spicey and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
In sum, if you don't mind waiting for a while, do not expect a full dining experience, here is some good Italian food in a great setting for a reasonable price.
Mario, great idea.....but needs some work
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