The part of Vegas I live in isn't particularly known for its cuisine. I generally have to drive 15+ minutes to eat something awesome. When Nosh and Swig opened last year I couldn't have been happier. It's a sparkling gem of my neighborhood. Truly.
The owners and staff are warm and friendly. The food is fun tapas with gourmet twists. I'm always surprised by the ingenious combinations of ingredients the chef comes up with. I've tried almost everything on the menu. At least once. And I'm always excited to go back.
And homemade French macarons. I just finished off half a dozen like 5 minutes ago. There's love in the food they make. You can tell. And that's what I look for in a restaurant. Inspired creations. What's better than that?