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| - I kind of made it a big deal to have brunch at Giada for my last meal during my last Vegas trip. Especially since I was also treating my Mom here for a belated Mother's Day Brunch. The menu looked pretty impressive with selections from their Breakfast and Lunch menus plus a few brunch exclusive menu items.
Because of the extensive menu, it took a little while to decide what to order. My mom ordered their Breakfast Contadina. I couldn't really help but order their Italian Chicken & Waffles because it really caught my attention when I saw it on the menu and I'm also a sucker for fancified versions of the classic soul food combo.
Italian Chicken & Waffles -- http://bit.ly/1OOLJxm
Cacciatore spiced chicken, polenta waffle, parmesan, cacciatore sauce
Yeah, this was a serious plate of chicken and waffles for brunch. The Chicken was flavorful and had a nice spicy kick and the Cacciatore sauce gave it a tangy flavor that I enjoyed very much. And those Polenta Waffles were on point with a soft interior and slightly crunchy exterior. I just remember when they served it to my table, I was just shocked at how big the portion was for this. It was a very generous portion, but it was enough for me that I wasn't overstuffed after I finished it. Yes, I did finish this!! One thing of note though was that this platter was pricey at $28. That's just a few dollars more than Bouchon's Roasted Chicken & Bacon Chive Waffles. But it think the portion size and quality of the food was justified. I can't really say which is better though, because they're both great in their own way.
Breakfast Contadina -- http://bit.ly/1TBBsqn
Two eggs served any style, crispy polenta cakes, wilted spinach, oven roasted tomatoes & toast
My mom also ordered a side of bacon to go with this since it was more of a vegetarian entree. From what I noticed, it was a very nice looking breakfast platter and it looked like my mom enjoyed it.
So I've been to Giada for Breakfast, Brunch, and Dinner and all of them have been great experiences. It just proved to me that you can go there at any time of the day for any occasion and you can't go wrong. And I do intend to go back again since it's now become one of my must-go restaurants on the Strip.
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