How often do we eat at well-established restaurants (expensive ones, usually) and after the meal agree that one dish shined above the rest? We agree that while the appetizer was good, we may not order it again.
It is the rare restaurant where the entire experience leaves me saying at the end of the meal, "Ya know if you put that proverbial gun to my head, I really couldn't tell you which dish I liked best. They were all superb."
From my meal tonight: Melon rolled around prosciutto with balsamic watermelon. The melon not too sweet, the prosciutto not too salty, presented as a beautiful flower on my plate, easy to eat, and simply balanced. Baguettes with goat cheese and caramelized onions. The right heaviness of the bread, the right balance of sweetness of onions to the not too salty goat cheese. A perfectly poached piece of king salmon surrounded with ravioli stuffed with spinach and cheese. Ravioli cooked al dente in the right amount of salt water; cheese that accented but did not take away from the natural flavors of the spinach or pasta; and a delicate foam that added but didn't overpower the beautiful piece of fish. Dessert: As tasty as it was pretty -- Light as air pistachio mousse with raspberry fillings, fresh raspberries and a cookie with just the right amount of salt to contrast the simple sweeter flavors.
I often say that Vegas is a gambling and drinking town that only pretends to be a food town. Not so with this gem off the strip. It was a lovely experience, casual, unrushed dining, and sophisticated food that left me satisfied but not ridiculously full. Wait staff professional, friendly and extremely helpful, too. GO!