Dinner at Switch, Encore Las Vegas
Posted on Jul 26, 2010 under Archives | 1 Comment
Switch Las Vegas
Wynn’s in-house designer Roger Thomas was inspired by Switch’s location beside the atrium to create an environment unlike any other in Las Vegas, equal parts restaurant and theater. While guests dine, the restaurant frequently “switches” its physical appearance, transforming the space with changes in design such as disappearing walls that open to reveal a chandelier.
Switch inside
The vibrant, stylish decor includes walls covered in brilliant orange crocodile fabric and a cerused-oak floor partly hidden by a hand-tufted custom designed chocolate brown carpet that is splashed with vivid colors. Fabrics made from hemp and Venetian glass murals of large sunflowers add a lively touch to the scene. An alcove located in front of the wine cellar features floor-to-ceiling wine displays and an elevated chef’s table that can be used for private parties or wine tastings.
Chef Rene Lenger recently prepared a tasting menu for me when I visited the restaurant.
Grilled Octopus
I started with an appetizer of grilled octopus.
Asparagus and mushroom risotto
Next came a nice asparagus and mushroom risotto.
scallop, peas and corn
I also sampled a nice grilled scallop, pea puree, fresh peas, and corn.
filet with truffles
My main course was the filet mignon with shaved truffles and a wine reduction sauce. Delicious.
It came with a creamy side of mac n cheese.
mac n cheese
For dessert, I got some cute donuts with raspberry and mango sauce and ice cream cones with sorbet.
cute donuts
ice cream cones
My favorite was the mango gelato.
mango gelato
Switch is located at 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard. Reservations are recommended at 702/770-5340.
July 26th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
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