<strong>NoMad Restaurant: </strong>A definite departure from the rest of the city's other celebrity chef offerings, the NoMad adds some much needed nuance and elegance to a city known for everything big, bold and bad (in a good way).
NoMad Restaurant: A definite departure from the rest of the city's other celebrity chef offerings, the NoMad adds some much needed nuance and elegance to a city known for everything big, bold and bad (in a good way).
Benoit Linero
<strong>Scene stealer:</strong> It's a singular spot to see and be seen, and while the food is the star, it's entirely possible that Lady Gaga will show up and perform an intimate surprise set.
Scene stealer: It's a singular spot to see and be seen, and while the food is the star, it's entirely possible that Lady Gaga will show up and perform an intimate surprise set.
Benoit Linero
<strong>Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar:</strong> Dark and sultry, this steakhouse (the original is in Chicago) serves up classics including shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad and a ribeye.
Bavette's Steakhouse & Bar: Dark and sultry, this steakhouse (the original is in Chicago) serves up classics including shrimp cocktail, Caesar salad and a ribeye.
Patrick Michael Chin
<strong>Meat lover: </strong>The classic ribeye, Chicago cut with a side of béarnaise, just in case.
Meat lover: The classic ribeye, Chicago cut with a side of béarnaise, just in case.
Patrick Michael Chin
<strong>Giada:</strong> Giada De Laurentiis has put a California spin on her Italian cuisine at her spot in The Cromwell.
Giada: Giada De Laurentiis has put a California spin on her Italian cuisine at her spot in The Cromwell.
GIADA at The Cromwell
<strong>Last bite: </strong>A must-order for the table are Giada's signature lemon ricotta cookies to finish things off right.
Last bite: A must-order for the table are Giada's signature lemon ricotta cookies to finish things off right.
GIADA at The Cromwell
<strong>Best Friend:</strong> At Roy Choi's spot inside the Park MGM, expect an excellent show without too much artifice, and a soupcon of hipster (their go-cups are enviable).
Best Friend: At Roy Choi's spot inside the Park MGM, expect an excellent show without too much artifice, and a soupcon of hipster (their go-cups are enviable).
MGM Resorts International
<strong>Taco game: </strong>The mesmerizing kogi short rib tacos are a standout at Best Friend, which is open late.
Taco game: The mesmerizing kogi short rib tacos are a standout at Best Friend, which is open late.
MGM Resorts International
<strong>Eataly:</strong> The Italian food hall, while next-to-impossible to navigate in cities like New York and Chicago, is practically serene in its Vegas home.
Eataly: The Italian food hall, while next-to-impossible to navigate in cities like New York and Chicago, is practically serene in its Vegas home.
Eataly
<strong>La Pizza & La Pasta:</strong> Keep it classic at this deceptively simple counter, which serves, well, you now.
La Pizza & La Pasta: Keep it classic at this deceptively simple counter, which serves, well, you now.
Eataly
<strong>Eggslut: </strong>Served on a housemade buttery brioche roll with a smattering of chipotle ketchup, this bacon, egg and cheese is the ultimate hangover cure.
Eggslut: Served on a housemade buttery brioche roll with a smattering of chipotle ketchup, this bacon, egg and cheese is the ultimate hangover cure.
from Eggslut
<strong>Lotus of Siam: </strong>Northern Thai classics such as the khao soi -- crispy duck served on a bed of egg noodles in a curry base sauce, garnished with sliced red onions, lime and pickled vegetables -- are ethereal.
Lotus of Siam: Northern Thai classics such as the khao soi -- crispy duck served on a bed of egg noodles in a curry base sauce, garnished with sliced red onions, lime and pickled vegetables -- are ethereal.
from Lotus of Siam
<strong>Wing Lei: </strong>The upscale Asian-fusion restaurant located in the Wynn executes classic Chinese cuisine such as Peking duck, expertly, in an impeccable setting.
Wing Lei: The upscale Asian-fusion restaurant located in the Wynn executes classic Chinese cuisine such as Peking duck, expertly, in an impeccable setting.
Jeff Green
<strong>Peking duck: </strong>The signature dish is tableside-carved duck, served with a range of accoutrements.
Peking duck: The signature dish is tableside-carved duck, served with a range of accoutrements.
Jeff Green
<strong>The Golden Steer Steakhouse:</strong> There are classic red leather banquettes, wild west artwork and black-and-white celebrity portraits, basically the kind of occasion environs you never want to leave.
The Golden Steer Steakhouse: There are classic red leather banquettes, wild west artwork and black-and-white celebrity portraits, basically the kind of occasion environs you never want to leave.
courtesy Chris Wessling
<strong>Tableside: </strong>To relive the days of Sinatra and Sammy, head to The Golden Steer, where a flambeed dessert is just a few courses away.
Tableside: To relive the days of Sinatra and Sammy, head to The Golden Steer, where a flambeed dessert is just a few courses away.
courtesy Chris Wessling
<strong>The Black Sheep: </strong>This off-the-strip American-Vietnamese gastropub's menu includes a braised short rib that's mind-blowingly tender.
The Black Sheep: This off-the-strip American-Vietnamese gastropub's menu includes a braised short rib that's mind-blowingly tender.
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