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| - One of the best things about joining Yelp for me was finding Chef Marc again. Years ago, I was a regular at his previous restaurant, Marc's World Cuisine, and enjoyed many fantastic creations of his culinary genius (truffled lobster mashed potatoes, anyone?!) So, after friends convinced me that my career PR/writing + Yelp was a no brainier, signed on to find Marc (yay!) and realize I'd missed Nelson Q's Epic Mangia UYE (boo!)
Almost immedeately, the family went over and Marc (and several waiters) greeted us like old friends. Dad is Sicilian and a hard sell on Italian food, but Marc had him by the time bread and the antipasto --with Black Label Proscuitto di Parma -- was enthusiastically enjoyed. All pasta is house made and absolute perfection: since April I've had the chance to sample more than a dozen varities and the orchiette (little ears) from Mangia UYE/Nelson's Birthday in July stand out as do the Bishops's Hats from the same meal (and Tien's UYE Chef's Table/Pairing) for degree of difficulty and execution in making them light as air. Before I expound upon the wonders of Chef's Table, please note that though the regular menu changes daily, Marc will make just about anything you desire if he has the ingredients on hand. Dad loves his eggplant parmigiana, Mom is a big fan of Shrimp Scampi and he whips it up whenever they ask. Service and customer satisfaction matter here, big time.
One of my dearest friends has lived all over the world (just moved backed to Vegas after an 8yr absence) as both an Air Force brat and wife, asked for my suggestion for the best spot to celebrate her husband making Lt Col? They came from their condo on the Strip and even though Marc was off, Ciro took amazing care of us. Before ordering appetizers. she threw down with "I am an octopus snob, this better be good" it was amazing (they marinate it before charring it perfectly) they are now regulars, too.
Leaving out Wednesday night Pizza would be a crime! This is the day Marc fires up the custom oven outside and makes authentic VPN pizza to order. Thin, charred crust Napoli Za arrives in 90 seconds: I suggest Margerita with post oven farm fresh egg and arugula; on the fly he created White with scungili and clams which I still dream about. Go early and make reservations: they sell out.
Now, for the Chef's Table option: for $50 you get a five course meal chosen by Chef Marc (he will follow any dietary restrictions with notice) which brings his ingenuity and world travels together to come up with mind blowing dishes. Every possible effort is made to use local and Farmer's Market ingredients combined with his skill and imagination, you'd be hard pressed to find a meal this good at four times the price. At just $20 the wine pairing is also a steal for oenophiles and novices alike. During the meal, Marc talks about his inspiration for each dish, the source of ingredients sharing with a passion that is contagious.
The service is exceptional, I nominated them for Service & Server (my beloved Criztiano) in NPR's Desert Companion Magazine "Best of Las Vegas Dining 2012" issue, thrilled to share my near decade long experiences with fellow foodies. Marc's was also chosen Favorite Local Resaurant by one of their critics, and he was humbled by this honor; proudly showing Mom and I the plaque he received hanging on the wall. Criztiano remembers everything my family enjoys, down to an obscure canned eggplant appetizer included in their impressive imported deli/salumeria sections my Dad loves. Which brings me to the final reasons I love this place: the salumeria has fantastic imported charcuterie (the eponymous and beyond) and cheeses we order ahead for pickup to make holiday antipasto. Desserts are spot on: mini cannoli, Limoncello cake and the whipped cream/local honey/cannoli shell/berry delight he created for Nelson's last UYE are divine.
Parma is a true food lovers gem: clean, fresh ingredients elevated by a master. Don't take my word for it: try it. They open at 10am daily and lunch is a good time and quieter than bustling dinner (suggest reservations) or sign up for a coveted seat at Nelson Q's Mangia UYE on 22 February. You'll be glad you did.
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