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| - It's both a blessing and a curse that that Vegas is so far away, otherwise I'd be visiting Holsteins on a far more frequent basis.
In contrast to the sharp trendiness of the Cosmopolitan Hotel itself is Holsteins, a lighthearted, family-friendly (relatively speaking of course!) burger-n-fries type of place that offers many interpretations of the word "indulgence."
Our wait to be seated took about a minute or two at most, but this was during a Monday lunchtime visit - so I wouldn't be surprised to know that this place becomes quite packed over the weekends.
According to the restaurant's website, Holsteins no longer offers its Crispy Calamari appetizer - what a bummer!. The calamari itself has a wonderfully crunchy texture and the grilled lemon wedges provided on the side provided a tangy flavor as well as a subtle hint of charred smokiness. The Tabasco-honey dipping sauce was also fantastic, creating a welcome balance between sweetness and a slightly spicy kick. I hope that this dish somehow finds it way back on to the menu soon, as it was one of the best iterations of calamari that I've had in recent memory!
For our burger selection, we shared a "Fun-Ghi" Burger, which was packed to the brim with many of my favorite things. Indeed, there were mushrooms aplenty (check), caramelized onions (check), gruyere (check), and even a truffle mayo that gave the burger an earthy aroma and that signature truffle flavor. The patty itself was juicy and flavorful; it was also cooked to a perfect medium-rare.
We also split an order of Truffle Lobster Mac-N-Cheese (might as well go all in if you're indulging like this!), which had nice contrasts of creaminess and crisp crunch (thanks to the breaded topping, of course). In contrast to some macaroni & cheese dishes found at other establishments, this version wasn't overly rich or oily. Its stronger, more pronounced cheese flavor complemented the burger quite well.
In sharing this appetizer, a burger, and a side, my girlfriend and I were pretty much stuffed. The portion sizes were bigger than what we're accustomed to getting for the price (cough, Umami, cough). This being said, expect somewhat of a price markup...it is Sin City after all.
We didn't get a chance to try any of the famed Holstein's "adult" shakes (in large part because we had already gotten drunk earlier that morning), but some of the combinations listed on the menu looked pretty interesting. In particular, the "Red Velvet Cake Shake" really jumps off of the page!
While the whole "high-end burger" scene seems to be flourishing into quite the business these days, places like Holsteins prove that there are ways to excel at both image and execution. I'll certainly be back.
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