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| - As everyone has already mentioned... the view from the lounge area is breathtaking. However, on the restuarant side, there are only a handful of tables that give you the strip view.
Nevertheless, the food was very good, albeit very pricey.
We shared the following:
Tuna tartare on guacamole with taro chips - This dish reminds me of the tuna tartare at Tasca in Los Angeles, though not quite as tasty. The tuna was incredibly fresh (considering we're in the desert) but the guacamole slightly overpowered its flavor. The taro chips were super thin and a great base for the tartare.
Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus and Morel Mushrooms - I have never had such flavorful morel mushrooms in my life. However, the gnocchi had a slightly grainy texture and the asparagus was cooked unevenly. Flavors were great, but I don't think I'd recommend this dish.
Beef Rossini - Oh my freakin heart.... steroid-free, naturally raised prime filet mignon topped with seared foie gras and black truffle reduction. The dish, as you could imagine, was super rich and loaded with heavy flavors. I enjoyed it to the last bite... however, it wasn't until we got the check that I found out it was a $77 item on the menu. Ouch. But soooo good.
Fresh baked madeleine with chocolate-nutella sauce - Best madeleines I've had in my life, served to us fresh off the baking tray. I could eat 3 trays of this to myself. The chocolate nutella blend was DELICIOUS, and I'm usually not a big nutella fan.
Wine - We had 5 glasses of wine. They were divine! Their by-the-glass selection is very well thought out and I don't believe there is a single bad choice you could make.
Overall, I really enjoyed my meal. The service was amazing. Every single person on their staff was attentive and friendly. We never went a moment without somebody making sure we were enjoying our meal. And I must also mention that the portions are huge (for this type of restaurant). We split all three items we ordered, and the split portions were as large as most restaurants serve in full.
If it weren't for the price ($250 for the above... remember, we split the dishes), I'd easily give this place 5 stars. However, if you want a great view and a great meal on the strip and $$ is not an important factor, Mix will NOT disappoint.
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