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| - Top notch everything! Coming from NYC and Food Network's Chris Santos, B&E was already an experienced restaurant that knows how to provide a great experience. If you come with a group of all girls, you are treated to a glass of Prosecco in a little lounge area. You then enter the restaurant through what looks to be an upscale pawn shop and make your way over to the large door that transports you into the world of beauty. Every bit of decor is well thought out, from the gorgeous lighting fixtures in the entry which function as a work of art in themselves, to the frames with vintage necklaces hanging in them which create a faux wall. There is a bar/lounge and even a Dj spinning. Every staff member is courteous, experienced, and professional.
You don't have to spend a ton of money here although the atmosphere is upscale. Cocktails are on the pricey side so if you leave those out, your bill won't be too high. Food is meant to be shared family style and comes out pretty quickly. I wish they would have paced it a little better. But between 7 of us we shared 5 dishes and ordered one cocktail, and only spent $26 each after a generous tip. The food was phenomenal, and some dishes were quite unique.
The most unique dish was the French Onion Soup Dumplings. They are served in a little dish topped with a huge melted layer of cheese, and you pick it up with the toothpick. It gives you a burst of flavor! The Oven Braised Chicken Meatballs were another favorite of mine. You are served 3 large, juicy meatballs topped with a mound of whipped ricotta, sitting in a wild mushroom and truffle sauce. These are a must. The Garganelli is a lamb bolognese instead of beef, so the flavor was a little odd to me and this was the only dish I would pass on.
As for the desserts, we were served a complimentary sampler platter. The Black Bottomed Butterscotch Pot de Creme was out of this world! The butterscotch was so smooth and creamy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I basically ate this whole thing by myself. Another favorite was the Spiked Root Beer Float Shot. This was so unique and fun, and even had sprinkles in it. So much more on the menu sounded great that I can't wait to come back the next time I am in Vegas. Be sure to make a reservation far in advance because it gets packed in there.
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