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Located in the promenade of the Aria Hotel. I've followed chef Robert Moore since his day at Prime, Bellagio. My parents also celebrated their anniversary at Prime when Chef Moore was there. This anniversary, my parents wanted to come here after seeing countless of my yummy pictures.
My broski family also joined us. We got lucky with a gorgeous booth in the back, separated from the rest of the adult crowd, so my nieces & I could be loud! (OK, so just me that was loud!)
Another sommelier Jeff was there to help me with my wine pairing, after a quick talk, he was at many restos that I'd been too, how cool is that? Our server Timothy was also wonderful & the rest of the servers were so patiently with my lil nieces.
WINES: I'm the only one that drank!
- Domaine de la Cadette Bourgogne Vezelay la Chatelaine - A Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Chablis, Burgundy, France - a younger wine, but fantastic.
- 2005 Maculan Torcolato - Italy, Veneto, Breganze - a perfect pairing for the Foie Gras Terrine!
- 2006 Shafer One Point Five Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, this is one good bottle!
- Oremus Tokaji Aszu, 5 Puttonyos was my dessert!
AMUSE BOUCHE:
- Lobster bisque with brandy cream, tarragon & herbs, crouton - heard that the chef cooked that bisque for a few hours. This was so creamy, tasty & even my 7 years old niece loved it!
SALAD:
- Baby iceberg lettuce bacon - my dad always goes for salad because he's a super healthy man, so those crispy bacons, were for my nieces & i ;-)
SIMPLY RAW:
- Kussi & Nantucket Oysters with cocktail sauce & Mignonette sauce - I had it here last month, and I had it again! Just perfect pairing with the Domaine de la Cadette Bourgogne Vezelay la Chatelaine white Burgundy!
- Tuna tartare avocado soy-ginger dressing, cracker - this was just perfect.
APPETIZERS:
- Tempura calamari peashoots & chili dip - my parents & my broski family, all loved this one!
- Peekytoe crab cake - mom's dish, & she didn't let me try it & it was gone!
- Crusted tuna citrus sriracha emulsion - love the sauce!
- Grilled Foie Gras Terrine Apple-Jalepano Marmalade, Grilled Country Bread - I had this dish every single time I'm here!!! Perfectly pairing with the Sauternes, or 2005 Maculan Torcolato - Italy, Veneto, Breganze!
- Bacon wrapped shrimp papaya mustard cilantro - what a lovely combination, you can't go wrong with this! My nieces 11 & 7 enjoyed this a lot or anything with bacon in it ;-)
ENTRÉES:
- Soy-glazed short rib apple-jalapeno puree rosemary crumbs - since my sister in law loved everything that cooked well, nothing better than this 8 hours cooked short rib!
- Australian lobster tail - special on the menu, my dad went for it.
- Kobe cheeseburger miso russian dressing yuzu pickles - my broksi dish - got to see see the cheese melted on the beef, so juicy. I got a bite of it oh my Kobe!
- Filet Mignon - Mom went for it & it was perfectly cooked to her liking.
4 choices of steak sauces for you to choose!
- 300 days corn fed Australian steak - off the menu, you have to ask the chef for this special cut! Oh my Buddha, was that steak something! I must have STEAKgasm! This is why MY FAVORITE PET IS STEAK!
SIDE DISHES:
- Caramelized brussel sprout - special menu, this was so good & perfect for Thanksgiving weekend dish!
- Roasted Royal Trumpet Mushrooms garlic & olive oil - delish as always, a MUST HAVE DISH here!
- French Fries for my nieces.
- Black truffles & comte fritter with French Brie cheese - these little balls got much texture, aromatic, crispy on the outside, cheezzzee inside, taste so heavenly to me. This dish is second the the Royal Trumpet Mushrooms dish!
DESSERTS:
- New York Cheesecake cherry compote sour cherry - the cheesecake was so delicious & I don't eat sweet!
- Salted caramel ice cream sundae - my broski & sister in law licked the plate good.
- Grand manier soufflé mandarin sorbet - My dad enjoyed it a lot!
My nieces got the honor to meet chef Robert Moore & other chefs in the kitchen, they got to see the rarely to be seen kitchen. What a nice surprise for them!
Another night with impeccable service, on the night of my parents anniversary & my lil niece 7th BDAY celebration! Another great night with great wines, food, & family in Las Vegas. Life is as good as it gets!
Overall: 5 stars
For value: 5 stars
For Food: 5 stars
For Service: 5 stars
Ambiance: 5 stars
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