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| - Every time I go back to Las Vegas to visit my friends and old stomping grounds, I stick to the same nostalgic routine. I eat at the same places that I loved when I lived there and bask in the memories.
This time though, it was recommended to me that I try a new place called Pier 215 and even though I was hesitant to change my ways, I gave it a shot.
First of all, I have never been more happy with a recommendation!! This place was so perfect. I went in with my fiancé who is the biggest grump I k now and even he was impressed.
The atmosphere hit me first. It is hip and sexy, but also romantic. With the mellow EDM music in the background, it's not your run of the mill restaurant, but it maintains that Vegas edginess that I love.
Speaking of Vegas edginess, the place is wrapped in floor to ceiling windows out of which you can see the ENTIRE strip! Lit up in all its glory. So cool.
Then you see the open kitchen, feel the beautiful decor, and the fragrance of the food hits you... it is a synesthetic feast before you even sit down.
So by the way it was a Tuesday when we went in which could not have been more perfect as they half off bottles of wine on Tuesday. We got the Nuthouse Pinot Noir (by Argyle) from Willamette Valley Oregon and it was exactly as delicious as it sounds.
Our server was fantastic. Her knowledge was on point and she was able to GUIDE us through our dining experience instead of just taking our order. She was engaged and passionate and every recommendation she made, we ordered, and we were so happy we did. Here's what we had:
BEEF SHORT RIBS: braised to perfection, shiitake and beech mushrooms, blistered shishito peppers, adorable baby zucchinis, and potatoes.
SALMON: a tender filet of salmon belly (marbled with fatty goodness) which is yuzu infused, with a mustard crime fraiche and soy salt.
... I know! Amazing.
Now we made the mistake of eating just an hour before we dined so we were too full to go on, but I am telling you this place is my NEW nostalgia. Every time I go back to Vegas, you will find me here at least once.
I could not recommend it any more highly. You will love it!
If you don't believe me, check out the pictures. They, as cliched as it sounds, speak 1000 words. :)
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