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| - it was my 2nd night in las vegas and i have already had 2 great meals...dim sum for lunch and restaurant charlie (palazzo) the night before...i was crossing my fingers and hoped that my good luck continued...and it did...from the decor, to the service, and especially the food...excellent...
upstairs wine tasting room
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=VwYZgUptInNaHaJ-Ceryow
candle holder designed by stanlee gatti
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=gLdCnZ5OjDwJ0hdlgPCYDQ
random shot of the ladie's restroom sitting area
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=NAngl1yw7rPwfbHxM5V9sA
champagne coctail
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=Fk1AfWdbpVKPl38xD7uvig
rosemary focaccia
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=G4GL0jyBuHcI0FZ5sD_hSQ
amuse bouche: lobster tempura, warm potato salad with crème fraîche
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=VBNxfNxX-TbNzP2K5jDXBA
truffled onion soup: braised duck crêpe, red onion purée, black truffle: a creamy onion soup...one of my favs of the night...beware: it is effin' HOT
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=IAiX93Y7-vaJ6YNM6yhD1Q
ahi tartare: shaved fennel, finger ponzu, fennel seed tuile: light, refreshing, and crisp...yummissimo
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=vlg7FfuY-StoXPLWk_yGxA
braised veal and yukon gold potato ravioli: sunchokes, english peas and pea shoots: very good, but not enough veal
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=CAwJKErHRqfKCu7jVJuc3A
prime filet mignon: baby spinach, wild mushrooms, baby carrots, red wine reduction: cooked perfectly to medium rare
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=4lHMUG0Ing2fmKR08MlibA
stout braised beef short ribs: root vegetable puree, whole grain mustard, cornichons: nada especial...
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=UqNb1qoYMHV65_3E_kbMpQ
citrus glazed monkfish filet: clams, mussels, chorizo, young broccoli florets: again, not that special
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=S7EZHbmL2Ih_cBoIeByF1A
chocolate soufflé expresso ice cream
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=RzS9ZCcJbFHdvvuPH3wXmA
bailey's ice cream, dark molten chocolate cake with roasted bananas, and peanut butter shake
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=Au5WV9JVjtAEq49udMkixw
petit fours:
house made marshmallow,cocoa dusted almonds, canelé de bordeaux, nougat, pomegranate pâtes de fruits
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/YuiM5VKscO8rS1EX7f19_g?select=XzMol4FCBhzpjYBDSGFPAQ
i only gave 4 stars bc i wasn't too impressed with our main course...the braised short ribs and the monkfish...the desserts were very good, but a little too rich...loved the petit fours...especially the pomegranate pâtes de fruits...mmm
definite las vegas top 10!
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