What do you think was the best part of my trip to Vegas? Was it the gambling? The constant ability to find something to do at any time of day? The lights and people of the strip?
While all of these things make Vegas what it is today- the best part of my recent trip was dinner at Jaleo.
On a friend's recommendation, I made a reservation before I got to Vegas just to ensure we could get in. Getting in didn't seem to be the problem on this Tuesday night as we went early- but by the time we left- every table was filled. Also know that Jaleo is located in the Cosmopolitan hotel at the top of the bank of elevators. If you come in on the cab side- you will have to walk all the way through the casino and then head upstairs.
We were seated in some funky clear acrylic chairs that had us wondering all night if our "butts looked big in this?" Kidding . . .but those are some funny chairs!
Our server was great making plenty of suggestions and finding me a Spanish wine that would equal my beloved Cab. They do the ipad thing with their drink selections listed on it- but for this girl- sometimes just asking is the best way.
And then-"Ta-da" . . . . THE FOOD! Our server suggested 6 or so things to share but there were so many things to try that we ended up ordering 8. Not to worry, there wasn't a smidge of anything left on our table. In no particular order we had:
-Gin and Tonic oysters
-Chicken Fritters served in a shoe. A SHOE!!
-White asparagus with thyme served in a sardine can
-Lobster salad- very unexpected and fresh
-Cauliflower with dates and olives- a god must have created this mixture it was so good
-Scallops in a red sauce
-Steamed Mussels
-Grilled chicken
All were amazing, although I probably would not order the chicken again as it just couldn't stand up to the amazing combination of flavors of the other dishes.
And that shoe that the chicken fritters come in was a funny story. I saw the busser walking around with a shoe on his tray and asked just what was up with that. He said the chef liked that brand of shoe and that he chose to serve food in it. As simple as that , and even though neither my friend or l were eating fried or breaded food, we had an order of those darn fritters!
A great night out in a city that has a ton of amazing places to eat. Jaleo has to go on your list of places to check out!