Michelin is Back!
Las Vegas chefs are dotting their sauces and crossing their fingers … hoping the hollandaise is nappe and the presentation, soigné. Michelin is on the ground in the Southwest — the first time since 2009 — and the Valley’s best are shooting for the French stars. Bonne chance, friends! Some certainly deserve the prestigious nod. guide.michelin.com
Life After EDO
Speaking of our city’s top toques, chef Oscar Amador opened his first namesake restaurant in Chinatown (in the former EDO space), quietly and intentionally. Amador Cocina Fina tells the story of the Spanish chef’s life — from global street fare to fine dining flair. Think quesadilla, but add black truffle foie gras, squash blossom, and corn sofrito. Try the tasting menu. Que maravillosa! amadorcocinafina.com
Pasta at the Lake
A&M Pasta Lab, a mom-and-pop noodle shop in The Village at Lake Las Vegas, is worth the drive. Come for the view and take home artisanal, handmade ravioli, campanelle, and bucatini. I’m obsessed with the creamy chestnut tortelloni. ampastalab.com
Rotating Culinarians
If all the world’s a stage, then we should all take a seat at Durango Social Club and play our part as excited diners. Chef Dan Krohmer has created a stage for chefs to explore new concepts and cook outside the box. I tried Lilli by chef Tyler Vorce, and I’m still marinating on the quality and craft of each course, including the duck breast with maitake mushrooms — tender and balanced. durangosocial.com
Naked News
Getting naked is getting a bit cheaper on Tuesdays … Naked City Pizza, that is. The OG pizza place is offering $15, half-sheet, one-topping pizzas at all locations. Watch out, Taco Tuesday; I’m all in for a Buffalo-style pie instead. nakedcitylv.com
