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Tasting Dinner at Table 10, Palazzo, Las Vegas

Posted on Jun 21, 2012 under Archives, Las Vegas | No Comment
Table 10

Table 10

While I was in Vegas for the launch of the new Carnivale summer series of events at the Venetian and Palazzo, the nice folks at Palazzo also set me up with a dinner at Emeril Lagasse’s  eatery Table 10.  The restaurant is named after the table in New Orleans where the Food Network star began planning his restaurant empire.  The French Quarter iron gates at the entrance lend a New Orleans vibe, and the round metal-crafted center bar, glass enclosed wine cellar and display cases full of pantry supplies and chef’s jackets provide a casual upscale environment.

entrance

entrance

The menu features a roadmap of flavors, including the seafood and andouille gumbo or the Cuban pork sandwich.  Diners are welcome  at the food bar for a front row view of the big exhibition kitchen, at the Center Bar in the middle of all the floor action, or at a variety of indoor and outdoor tables.

Inside Table 10

Inside Table 10

Center bar

Center bar

I sampled a nice variety of dishes starting with a lovely fresh grilled nectarine salad over spinach with parmesan cheese.

grilled nectarine salad

grilled nectarine salad

Second course was a duo of buttery succulent seared scallops over a truffle corn puree and topped with a bacon onion marmalade.   Delicious.

scallops

scallops

My main dish was a nice Colorado filet mignon with crushed Wiser Farm heirloom potatoes and a beurre fondue, topped with a very tasty heap of roasted beef marrow.  I loved this dish. My waitress also brought out some tasty candied North County Farm bacon.  Very rich and very satisfying.

filet

filet

side of bacon

side of bacon

For dessert I received a huge platter of a bunch of lovely sweet homey cakes, pies and tarts.

dessert platter

dessert platter

banana cream pie

banana cream pie

Pistachio tart with roasted cherries

Pistachio tart with roasted cherries

chocolate mousse cake with raspberry sauce

chocolate mousse cake with raspberry sauce

Lemon pie with blueberry puree

Lemon pie with blueberry puree

Table 10 is located in the Shoppes at Palazzo, 3327 Las Vegas Boulevard, 702/607-6363.

Carnevale Opens at Venetian and Palazzo, Las Vegas

Posted on Jun 12, 2012 under Archives, Las Vegas | No Comment

group inside 42

Last night marked the official opening of Carnevale, the Venetian and Palazzo’s new summer event featuring three months of classic Italian festivities, including new experiences, entertainment, art, music and wine until Sept. 9.

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A celebration of discovery, taste and fun, Carnevale is themed on the myriad of summer festivals that grace the small villages and towns of Italy throughout summer.

performers

performers

Last night’s grand opening launch at the front plaza of Venetian offered a  preview all facets of the season-long Italian-inspired celebration, including stilt performers,  speed painter Salvador Live!, who created unique and awe-inspiring masterpieces to the beat of music while breakdancing and interacting with the crowd, a  performance by violin trio Alizma,  Carnavale “lighted” characters that mingled with visitors and Carnevale-inspired food and beverage offerings.

Launch of Carnivale

Launch of Carnevale

The event also marked the debut of The Venetian’s spectacular outdoor light show on the iconic clock tower and colorful parade which will now wind its way through the property nightly.

light show on clock tower

light show on clock tower

Each month Carnivale will portray a different theme representing a various aspect of Italy, inviting guests to come back to experience all the new experiences and magic at Palazzo and Venetian.

Throughout June, both resorts will be transformed into an art gallery with 3D chalk artists, glassblowers, potters, living art installations and an interactive Art Walk. All demonstrations will take place in The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium & Gardens daily from 1-6 p.m. and select art work will be available for purchase to take the magic of Carnevale home.

A “Passaporto di Carnevale” will be included with select suite packages offered throughout Carnevale with special discounts and entertainment specials as well as retail offers from The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo.   In July Carnevale will focus on music, in August wine and food.  To make reservations, visit www.palazzo.com or www.venetian.com.

Making A Splash in Sin City

Posted on Aug 07, 2010 under Archives, Las Vegas | No Comment
Encore's Beach Club

Encore's Beach Club

The hottest parties in Las Vegas aren’t at the nightclubs.  They’re now by the pools.   Anyone deprived of spring break shenanigans in college can make up for lost time at any of Vegas’ latest indulgence – the ultra pool.   Many resorts have recently added opulent swimming areas each with a distinct personality catering to an adult crowd.  Here is a round up of the latest splashiest scene.

Encore Beach Club

At 60,000 square feet, Steve Wynn’s new Encore Beach Club is larger than the combined square footage of XS Nightclub (40,000), Tryst (10,000) and Blush (4,000) at the Wynn properties.  The venue features three tiered pools, daybeds and 26 cabanas with refrigerators and flat screen TVs.   Eight luxurious bungalows include balconies overlooking the Las Vegas strip, each with a private bathroom, shower and Jacuzzi.

Guests can also play blackjack at air-conditioned poolside open-air tables.  Encore Beach Club is the first pool venue to offer sunbathers air conditioning outside.

Encore's Beach Club

Encore's Beach Club

City Center

Whether guests choose to soak up the scene at the newest pools, go all in at waterside casinos or dare to be bare at an adults-only retreat, the resorts at City Center are the place to dive into summer fun.

Aria Resort pool

Aria Resort pool

ARIA Resort and Casino houses three distinctive pools and hot tubs.  Lavish cabanas include 42” LCD televisions, iPod docks and WiFi Internet access.  The Liquid Pool Lounge offer an adults-only experience with a state-of-the-art sound system and world class DJ’s.  Liquid’s 1,200 main pool is surrounded by 85 chaise lounges and 35 daybeds, while two separate private pools boasts uber-VIP private cabanas.

The Vdara  Hotel and Spa 40,000 square foot features phenomenal views of City Center, chaise lounges, plush daybeds and cabanas.   Massages, made-to-order cocktails and gourmet tapas can be ordered poolside.

Mandarin Oriental Pool at City Center

Mandarin Oriental Pool at City Center

Mandarin Oriental’s stylish 8th floor pool deck houses two lap pools, a plunge pool, Jacuzzis and pool butlers that provide guests with towels, ice, drinks and snacks.   Poolside cabanas offer fresh fruit, sun care amenities and flat screen televisions.  The Pool Café offers Asian inspired dishes as well as salads and light snacks.

Fortuna pool at Caesars

Fortuna pool at Caesars

Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods

Caesars Palace’s new five acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis features eight swimming pools, an 18-foot waterfall and swim-up blackjack tables.   Forty-four new private cabanas include flat screen televisions, DVD players, iPod docking station, wireless Internet access and plush furniture.  Caesars Palace Spa offers a variety of pampering services poolside including sun tan lotion application, massages and body scrubs.  The Garden of the Gods pools are situated on three levels at the heart of the resort and allow guests to find their own pool experience, from those looking to socialize and connect at the stylish new Fortuna Bar to those who want to enjoy a relaxing quiet massage at the Jupiter pool area or partygoers who want to swim to the latest sounds by resident and guest DJ’s at the Venus Pool Club.

Caesar's Palace pool area

Caesar's Palace pool area

Hard Rock HRH Beach Club

The new HRH Beach Club at the Hard Rock Hotel nearly doubles the pool vicinity to house five acres.  Featuring an expansive pool area, sandy beach, 17 daybeds, 24 luxury cabanas, eight spa villas, swim-up blackjack and a gaming lounge.   The spa offers manicures, pedicures and poolside services including deep tissue, Swedish and reflexology massages.  The gaming area includes seven blackjack tables, a roulette wheel and one ice game.   For those who want to play their favorite casino games such as video poker and slots in the comfort of a cabana, mobile gaming is also available.

Enter the “Get A Life” Contest to Win A Luxury Vegas Weekend at MGM Grand

Posted on Aug 07, 2010 under Las Vegas | No Comment
MGM Grand

MGM Grand

The MGM Grand resort in Las Vegas is looking for the lamest person in America to turn their mediocre existence into the vacation of a lifetime by competing in the resort’s Get A Life Giveaway.  The resort’s newest promotion offers contestants the opportunity to submit a campaign video for a chance to win a “Maximum Vegas” weekend at MGM Grand.

To enter, contestants create a video of their not-so-exciting life, upload it to YouTube and submit their entry to the giveaway website by August 30 at 11:59 p.m.  From August 31 to September 9, visitors to the contest website can vote for their favorite video.  The five videos that receive the most votes along with an additional five videos selected by MGM Grand will move onto a final round in which a team of judges will select the Grand Prize winner.

MGM Grand L'Atelier Dining Room

MGM Grand L'Atelier Dining Room

The Grand Prize winner not only will have his or her life dubbed the lamest, but also will reap the benefits by enjoying an all-expenses-paid weekend stay at MGM Grand including luxurious suite accommodations for the winner and three guests, gourmet dinners, a pool cabana at WET REPUBLIC, complimentary nightclub admission and bottle service at Tabú and Studio 54, tickets to KÁ™ by Cirque du Soleil®, a helicopter tour of The Strip and much more.  Now that’s a pretty sweet prize.  Go to http://getalifegiveaway.com for more info.


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