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| - The room is stunning, with millions in paintings and sculptures punctuating the white leather dining chairs and marble table tops. There are two outdoor patios overlooking the Encore pool which comes to life at night when XS opens. The real masterpiece is the giant golden woman in the center of the dining room. No expense was spared, from the iPads at the bar listing out the drink menu in addition to providing background on the wines available and the art on display, to the lights above each table operated by remote controls so each diner can have lighting dimmed or brightened to their request.
My friend (who actually used to manage here) and I stopped in to say hi to their new chef, chat, and get a bite before Botero closes its doors soon to become Society Cafe in the interim, before becoming an entirely new concept! I don't know if it was the wine we had at the Eastside Lounge, or the fact that I'm leaving Vegas and feel the need to eat the whole city before I go, but we decided to throw caution to the wind, and order the caviar with some champagne. Well, it was obviously delicious- it was Osetra, and quite reasonably priced for 15g at $105. Other restaurants on the strip serve the exact same thing for twice the price! The real standout star was the Poblano Chile and Corn Creme Brulee. I don't want to be inappropriate here.. But it was like sex served up hot in a cast iron skillet. 100% on my list of top 5 best things I've ever eaten.
We had some tastings of the heirloom tomato salad which was elevated with the addition of a kalamata olive, and the beet salad was great as well. If you have a chance to go in before it closes- ask for Mora as your server!
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