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| - What has two pinball machines, a billiards table, a seated Pac-Man machine, and a menu of gourmet sandwiches and salads? The answer is Taste Market & Deli, located on the ground level of The Market LV inside Tivoli Village. I brought my husband here on a Sunday morning specifically to shoot a few rounds of pool in a family-friendly, smoke-free environment, only to find the table in need of repair due to a cue ball malfunction. Luckily, other entertainment options, including a stash of board games and two TVs showing sporting events, were available.
Two friendly ladies working the counter were very helpful by explaining the menu and making suggestions. I tried a cinnamon hot chocolate with espresso that they recommended. I'd order it again, but with an extra shot of espresso. My husband ordered an egg white omelet (cooked to order, but needed a side of toast or something) and I chose to build my own sandwich from a wide variety of toppings. Starting with rye bread, I requested burrata cheese, lettuce, fresh basil, roasted tomato, organic mushrooms, avocado, pesto, and a touch of homemade mayo. For $5.95, this creation easily put any $5 footlong to shame. Every individual ingredient was fresh and of excellent quality. Sandwich breads are baked by Bon Breads. The mushrooms appeared shiitake-less in favor of small pieces of chanterelles and other exotic varieties. Large chunks of avocado were incredibly buttery! I even detected a few large grains of sea salt used as seasoning. A small side of homemade pickles seemed to disappear from my plate while I was distracted by the second half of my sandwich.
Taste is a large space with many tables. The layout, with its colorful, mismatched chairs and staircase in the center of the room, reminds me of Michelle Bernstein's trendy cafe Crumb on Parchment, located in Miami's Design District. Baked goods include croissants (served with homemade pear or tomato jam), coffee cake, and mini fruit pies. I didn't confirm where the pastries are brought in from, but square scones always seem like a Chocolate & Spice signature to me. The market area offers some unique coffees, gourmet condiments, and various items, but doesn't really capture my attention. Beer (PBR) and wine are served on tap, and bottled beers are available in a refrigerated case. Rounding out the selection with a cider would earn bonus points in my book!
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