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| - The Charcoal Room is like old Vegas: Sinatra and other classic crooners softly singing standards, excellent meat and potatoes, vibrant yet tasteful decor, and lights just bright enough to see your food yet low enough to be romantic. We had a super time there a couple of Sundays ago, when ace waiter Timothy served us with enthusiastic efficiency. I had the skirt steak, though there are more swish versions of beef on the menu; as guests of our fine host my husband and I both chose that modestly-priced dish. I was advised by Timothy that my steak may get tough if well-done and charred, but I said "not to worry". When it arrived, rare in the middle, I sent the meat back to be thoroughly cooked. It came back perfectly broiled and tender as could be; the skirt steak entrée was a large portion compared to other steakhouse fare these days, beautifully presented on the plate. I chose the optional peppercorn sauce, which was a very tasty "au jus"-style liquid in a separate little pitcher--there are other traditional sauces available as well. Our baked potatoes were huge and laden generously with butter and sour cream. Now, that's another great vintage Vegas touch.
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