A mainstay on the strip for over a decade at the Monte Carlo and now, hopefully, they’ll be a mainstay in the southwest suburbs with their newly opened, more casual French bistro that took over the old DW Bistro space. The layout is pretty much unchanged, but the addition of dark wood accents and some… Continue reading Andre’s Bistro & Bar
Tag: 4.5 Stars
Sushi Hiro
Located off of Eastern Ave. in the massive shopping plaza with restaurants like Cafe Zupas and Taco y Taco, Sushi Hiro is a welcome addition to the dining scene. Folks in Henderson don’t have to drive to the Strip or China Town for excellent Japanese food. This modest and modern spot has a long sushi… Continue reading Sushi Hiro
Big B’s Texas BBQ
There’s a lot to like about this place starting with a great looking interior that sets the stage for some great BBQ. The rustic/down-home feel is everywhere — from the picket fence to the wooden picnic tables to the old license plates hanging up everywhere. And, in case you didn’t know the owner is from… Continue reading Big B’s Texas BBQ
Boba Hut
The Diamond beef cake noodles ($9.10) are good. No question about that. The pan fried noodles, gravy and beef are a winning combination. But, the dish to get here is the pork belly moco ($8.65). This thing is amazing! If you love pork belly as much as me, you need to stop what you’re doing… Continue reading Boba Hut
Showboy BakeShop
This is the second location for Showboy. I never made the trek to their Henderson spot, so I’m glad they opened up this one off of Haulapai, just south of Summerlin. The glitzy, elegant interior lives up to the Showboy name as it looks like the lobby of a theater. Most of the cupcakes I’ve… Continue reading Showboy BakeShop
Sushi Neko
I’ve found my new favorite all you can eat sushi spot. The quality is much better than similar spots around town, with their well crafted rolls and cooked dishes putting to shame most other AYCE sushi restaurants. The sashimi roll, wrapped in cucumber, was a good mix of flavors with generous cuts of tuna, salmon,… Continue reading Sushi Neko
Gelato Messina
***Update: business closed*** Just like the majority of folks who walk through the doors of Gelato Messina in Downtown Summerlin, I’m a fan of this Australian import. I love the variety of flavors, particularly the pecan pie gelato, apple pie gelato and poached figs in marsala. The gelato itself is great with the smooth and… Continue reading Gelato Messina
Ace Donuts
They may not have all the crazy flavors or creativity that other shops have but, what they lack in originality they make up for in execution. The apple fritter, which everyone seems to rave about, is textbook perfect with its crisp, crunchy exterior and soft, chewy interior dotted with sweet chunks of apple. They have… Continue reading Ace Donuts
BARDOT Brasserie
What was once a beautiful, rustic space with American Fish has been transformed into a lavish and elegant interior every bit equal to the $5 million they spent to renovate. They made this new Michael Mina spot more inviting and approachable by moving the bar to the front of the restaurant and added a small… Continue reading BARDOT Brasserie
Fat Choy
Over a year and a half passed between my first and second visit to Fat Choy, the Asian American diner by Sheridan Su. I don’t know why I waited so long to return. The duck and pork belly bao are always a hit, but there are other items just as worthy of being ordered. The… Continue reading Fat Choy
El Sombrero Mexican Bistro
Previously known as the oldest restaurant in town, El Sombrero can now lay claim to some of the best Mexican food in the valley thanks to new ownership and new chef — Oscar Sanchez, formerly of Envy the Steakhouse. Dining here on a Saturday afternoon, we were treated to an excellent array of dishes, starting… Continue reading El Sombrero Mexican Bistro
Those Guys Pies
Out of sight, out of mind. Maybe that’s why this place doesn’t get the love it deserves. Tucked away in an old strip mall by The Lakes, you have to hunt to find this place. It’s a tiny shop with virtually no room to dine in, except for one plastic, foldable table. Take out or… Continue reading Those Guys Pies
Kalbi On Fire
Located on the North Shore in the same field as Giovanni’s shrimp truck, Kalbi on Fire isn’t so much a food truck as it is a food bus. They’ve converted a big yellow bus into a spot serving up some of the best BBQ chicken I’ve had. A crispy exterior covered the chicken thighs, sealing… Continue reading Kalbi On Fire
Pink Box Doughnuts
This review is long overdue, but I’m finally getting around to making a dent in the backlog of reviews on my computer. Anyway, the week before xmas this place was busy. The line was almost going out the door as people were buying stuff for friends, family, or co-workers. If you’re gonna get a large… Continue reading Pink Box Doughnuts
Hashigo Sushi
This was our one “nice” meal during out trip to Disney and the surrounding area. Located in Huntington Beach, we met up with a friend here after we were unable to get reservations at two other sushi spots. Turned out to be a great thing. So glad we came here. It’s located in a large… Continue reading Hashigo Sushi
La Belle Terre Bread French Bakery Café
I’ve got a weakness for pastries and the ones here are some of the best I’ve had in town. The best of the best are the almond croissants and the chocolate almond croissants that are sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but subtle enough so you won’t regret it. You can’t go wrong with… Continue reading La Belle Terre Bread French Bakery Café
Monta Chaya
I’m a novice when it comes to ramen. My only previous experience with it stems from those awful, cheap, instant noodles that have no business being called ramen. It’s because of those ninety-nine cent packets that I’ve underestimated the awesomeness of the real stuff all these years. Fortunately, I finally one of the city’s best… Continue reading Monta Chaya
SkinnyFats
I’ve been doing this blog for over three years now and while my passion for consuming food hasn’t waned, my love for writing about it has. At least occasionally. Work and family always keeps me busy and football season is upon us so when my time is limited, this blog suffers as much as my… Continue reading SkinnyFats
Ogden’s Hops and Harvest
When it comes to fine dining restaurants Las Vegas can compete with any city. But, what the city lacks (with the exception of Chinatown/Spring Mountain Rd.) is casual, moderately-priced dining spots with excellent food. Hops and Harvest fills that void with Bradley and Bryan Ogden’s farm to table concept featuring many locally sourced ingredients along… Continue reading Ogden’s Hops and Harvest
Republic Kitchen & Bar
One of the better brunch options in town can be found here. On Saturday’s and Sunday’s they have an all you can eat brunch with prices ranging from $9.99 – $19.99. Prices are based on the menu categories you want to order from. All you can drink mimosas are available for an additional $15 or… Continue reading Republic Kitchen & Bar
Nobhill Tavern by Michael Mina
This post, like the majority of them, is long overdue. Blame it on a hectic work schedule and family life that leaves little room for anything else. So, while this is old news I’d still like to share. I was fortunate to dine at Nobhill Tavern on its final night of service, Saturday March 30,… Continue reading Nobhill Tavern by Michael Mina
Yonaka Modern Japanese
What a novel idea (at least compared to the Strip)… a restaurant whose concept focuses on innovative and artistic food as opposed to the dining atmosphere. Dishes here are equal parts substance and style with ingredients that work together. Some combinations might seem odd, but most work brilliantly. And, they’re not just a million random… Continue reading Yonaka Modern Japanese
Estiatorio Milos
Go in with a game plan and stick to it. Yes, the $20.12, 3-course lunch is a steal, but with the supplemental charges for some dishes and alcohol the cost can skyrocket. We had every intention of not spending much, but after ordering oysters and wine pairings with our lunch our $40 steal became $140.… Continue reading Estiatorio Milos
Public House
Beer heaven. The pipes along the ceiling leading to the bar may be fake, but there’s nothing bogus about the quality of the beer and food. There’s no doubt that they take their drink menu seriously. They employ a cicerone (beer version of a sommelier) who has crafted a beer menu second to none. With… Continue reading Public House
Mundo Restaurant
In a city with few outstanding Mexican (or TexMex) restaurants, Mundo stands out as one of the best. Located in one of the northern buildings within the World Market Center campus, it’s one of the better off-Strip restaurants. Not only does it have wonderful food, it has an interior to match — as you’d expect… Continue reading Mundo Restaurant
Vintner Grill
Best high-end restaurant on the westside? It might be a toss up between Marche Bacchus and Vintner Grill. Thanks to some much needed vacation time between Christmas and New Years I had the pleasure of dining here for lunch on a weekday. The place is hidden in an office park and doesn’t look like much… Continue reading Vintner Grill
Moo Creamery
I never thought I’d have one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in Bakersfield, CA. But, on our way to Morro Bay for some camping, we spent the night at Bakersfield. The next morning we found Moo Creamery on our way out of town. Judging from online reviews, it seemed to be better suited… Continue reading Moo Creamery
Pan Asian
This is cooking from the soul. Mix fresh ingredients with passionate cooking and what you get is one of the best Asian spots in the city. I haven’t actually eaten *IN* the restaurant, but have gotten take-out several times and each time the food has been consistently good. Both the garlic chicken ($8.95) and the… Continue reading Pan Asian
STK
This is the place to go to if you’re looking for a steakhouse that isn’t stuffy, conservative, or quiet. Other places around town try to pull off the same “cool kid” vibe but, unlike those spots, STK has some great food. I’ve heard from others how loud it can get, but we dined on a… Continue reading STK
Bachi Burger
4.5 stars. If I didn’t eat at Holsteins a couple days prior, I would probably give Bachi Burger 5 stars. But in a head to head competition between Holsteins’ Rising Sun burger and BB’s Ronin burger, I’d have to give the edge to the Rising Sun… but not by much. The Ronin burger ($9 –… Continue reading Bachi Burger