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| - Meh. I don't get the hype. This Cali chain has landed, after much anticipation, on the Vegas Strip in the Cosmopolitan. Sure, it was opening day and they were super busy...30 minute line turned into more of an hour wait because one of the employees messd up a sandwich and had to recreate it; backing up the many orders behind. And the manager just stood there with dear in highlights look. Step in and help the guy out DA! My 3 star rating is not due to the wait or less than stellar service. Day 1 = I'm am a reasonable person after all. ;)
3 stars based solely on food quality, creativeness (lack thereof), and cost. Frankly speaking, the most intriguing thing I found about Eggslut was the interesting name - very befitting for Sin City!
Their signature "Slut" that's cooked and served in a small jar (think maybe twice the size of a baby food one) in water bath sounded very promising, and I liked the fact you get to keep the cute little jar and lid. Could start a collection. Lol. The dish is simply pureed potates, with one egg on top, garnished with chives, "gravy salt" (which I think they forgot) served with a few pieces of EVOO drizzled toasted baguette slices. The egg was completely overcooked - no yolky goodness - and the potatoes were bland. It wasn't horrible, but it's not something I would call phenomenal...by far. It lacked any form of texture (very thankful for the bread) and tasted...well...like baby breakfast food. I bet kids love the "Slut!"
In addition, they must be making a killing on markup of packaging and product. Sells the "Slut" for $10; probably costs them less than 2 bucks to create. Great business model at least...and they do seem to have an obsessive fan base. Anybody want to go in on a franchise? :P
Next time I feel like eating some slutty cuisine, I'll just cook naked at home with the windows open...no fried foods of course. Happy noshing!
NOTE: The space is really small and has very little counter seating on one wall. There are seating areas scattered close by in the Cosmo though.
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