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| - In the days of our ancestors, we had the choice of four salad dressings: ranch, blue cheese, thousand island, and Italian. Our ancestors were happy and feasted upon the bounty that was placed before them. If our ancestors were really lucky, the restaurant would toss the salad for them, and our ancestors would give thanks to the dining gods. Fast forward several generations, and we are faced with a paradox of choice. Our ancestors would be awed by opulence available at your neighborhood Vons. Italian dressing? We have low-cal, low-fat, organic, and gluten-free. We even have Italian's more sophisticated sibling, balsamic vinaigrette, and even that comes in regular, raspberry, sugar-free, and Atkins-approved.
So what does all this have to do with Todd's Unique Cuisine? Quite a lot. Wolfgang Puck opened the first Spago just 25 years ago and since then, our expectations of dining have increased exponentially every year. Dining at Todd's is like prom night. You go in with unreal expectations that can never be met. Todd's is good. It's just not great. If Todd's were located in Spokane, WA, it'd be the best restaurant in town. However, as all things Vegas, we set the bar ridiculously high. While Todd's mix of modern, slightly Asian-inspired fusion fare is definitely delicious, it's not exactly cutting edge any more. If Todd's were fashion, it'd be a pair of bootcut jeans. Just a season or two out of date.
Yes, I know I'm holding Todd's up to a ridiculous standard, but part of it probably comes from the name of the restaurant. If it was simply called "Todd's Cuisine" I may have had a different experience. Maybe I was expecting too much. Just like prom night.
Pro: Good food, generous-sized portions
Con: Dining area away from the bar can be loud when there are large groups present. Holding a conversation can be difficult.
Summary: As Fergie would say, it's so Two Thousand and Late
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