I had one of the most simple but finest meals i have ever had in Vegas just prior to the Michael Jackson CIRCQUE show.
We sat at the bar. Michael took great care of us. Made us 4 great Lemon Drop Shots. Chilled. & Heavy. Wife had Kale Salad, I had the Bruschetta Appetizer w/ Ricotta & Soppreseta. AWESOME.
For Entrees, i did what i never do. I ordered PASTA. Bucatini in a marinara w/ guancale and onion and chili flakes and pecorino cheese. Al dente high quality pasta. BEST gravy sauce i have ever had. I wanted to lick the sauce off the plate. Wife said Salmon was off the hook, high level quality.
Here is the great service part. Our bill came out to $136. I gave them a WOLFGANG PUCK gift card that had $148.40 on it. Their POS server was down and not reading the Gift Cards at all. Rather than force me to pay via credit card or cash, the GM Griffin came and said you seem trustworthy and i will take you at your word which i appreciated. Im a restaurant owner from Chicago. I gave them my business card and proof of where i was staying in Vegas and room number.
Here is the funny part. We were having lunch in Spago the next day and who walks in? Michael, our bartender. He was there to help out with a private event. Said card went through later, no problem. And thanked me for generous tip.
Lupo is the must unheralded and underappreciated Italian eatery on the strip and is highly recommended.