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I visit Vegas at least four times a year, stay at Venetian or Aria, and generally build more loyalty points by eating than I do by gambling. I had fairly low expectations when my friends invited me to join them at Edge Steakhouse in the Westgate resort. Certainly it couldn't match the quality of Carnevino or John-Georges...could it? Well, I'm not ready to say it's better, but it is definitely on par.
Our group was treated to a small private dining room and a chef's tasting menu with wine pairings. Service was excellent. Starters were the stars. Cauliflower soup, a seared scallop, and sweet prawns raised my expectations for the meal. And they were never let back down. Two types of steak and a lamb roast served family style were stellar. Every side dish was delicious. Special shout out for two types of pureed potatoes. The deserts, although very standard in selection (cheesecake, chocolate cake and creme brulee), we among the best preparations of each that I've tasted.
Like desert, the wine pairings were delicious, if not inspiring. The chardonnay and the soup brought out each other's hidden nuances.
Best of all, compared to the above mentioned steakhouses at the big-boy resorts, the prices are exceedingly reasonable.
Bottom line: even though I can't get there on foot, and even though it won't contribute to my loyalty programs, I'll be adding Edge to my list of regular dining spots. It's that good.
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