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| - I was in Las Vegas for the first time. A friend took us to lunch at Brio, and since I'd been looking forward to meeting her there the entire trip, and the experience was awesome, they could have served Peanut Butter and Jelly, and I'd probably rave about it.
But Brio serves much better food than that.
The setting is cute, very tall ceilings, Mediterranean style, chic. The service was friendly and attentive. The menu had enough of a variety that I had a hard time making up my mind. Well, that and we gabbed away for 20 minutes before even looking at the menus!
We shared the Brushcetta Sampler and Lobster Bisque appetizers. (I can't resist Lobster Bisque) Brio's version was rich and creamy, with good lobster flavor. I do like more large chunks of lobster meat in my bisque, though. The bruschetta was a total winner. There were 4 different types, which our server described as she set down the platter. I loved the BLT bruschetta. There was also a Roasted Pepper, and a Beef and Arugula. They were all fabulous.
Our entrees were: A chicken and veggie pasta in a light cream sauce (Friend), a Chicken and Applewood Bacon Panini (the Boy), and Scallops with Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes, and Lemon sauce (Me).
Could we be any different? And yet, each entree was great. The Scallops weren't overcooked. (BIG Plus) The pasta was huge, and the cream sauce wasn't cloying and heavy, and the Boy's panini was crusty, savory goodness.
We shared their dessert sampler (Photo) consisting of miniature cups of selected samples. Tiramisu, Raspberry Cheesecake, Brownie Sundae, Blackberry Rhubarb Compote, and Apple Caramel Ala Mode. HOLY YUM!! (Tiramisu was rated the Best, followed in my opinion by the Blackberry Rhubarb Compote.)
The experience was awesome, the company was fabulous, and the food was great. I can't wait to visit the one we've got at HOME! In Denver! I'm so excited!
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