Not to Be Confused with ‘Brasserie’
Foodies have been waiting for EDO Hospitality Group’s Braseria for a long time, and now it’s here. I was blown away by the golden tartare, a spectacularly balanced beet appetizer topped with a Savora mustard sorbet. Inside, the space soars with 24-foot-high ceilings, intricate chandeliers, and a sultry Latin-inspired mural overhead. This Spanish-French mashup sparkles at The Collective on Paradise.
braseriabyedo.com
Hendo Hails Hayworth
Chef Alex Reznik honors heritage and hospitality in every corner and every dish at his new Horizon Ridge Parkway spot, Hayworth. From the nod to his Jewish roots in the warm challah knot served with chicken schmaltz to the best charred cabbage… yes, cabbage… that has ever crossed my lips, this is a Henderson restaurant you can’t miss.
hayworthlv.com
Steak that Steals Hearts
One bite of the zabuton steak at Butcher & Thief and you know this is a hidden gem. At the southwest spot near Sunset and Durango, chef Cory Harwell favors a buttery, beefy cut — like anyone who knows their meat. Order the peanut butter bacon with jalapeño cucumber jelly, and finish with the banana cream pie. It has a pb caramel that’s still got me all shook up.
butcherandthief.com
Carbone Riviera Surprises
I was hesitant at first, given some lukewarm reviews and many premium-priced dishes, but Carbone Riviera at Bellagio pleasantly surprised me. I enjoyed the zesty Mediterranean sea bream served carpaccio-style and accompanied by a trio of inventive vinaigrettes. Indeed, I enjoyed the menu from beginning to end. Although the somm was excellent, the service overall was meh for a fine dining experience. I’d go back for the food, hoping for a friendlier and more knowledgeable server.
carboneriviera.com
Michael Mina Gives Alinea a Residency
The same year Michelin is back in Las Vegas, a chef who earned three stars for 15 consecutive years is making his final stop on the 20th anniversary tour of his groundbreaking Chicago restaurant, Alinea. You can get a taste of Grant Achatz’s remarkable modernist cuisine at Michael Mina at Bellagio until May 31. I’m in! Who wants to go eat some balloons with me?
bellagio.mgmresorts.com
