A Stellar Selection
Aria (3730 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702.590.7111) has always offered one of the most dynamic dining lineups on the Strip, but after a decade of evolution, the flavors and flair at this modern resort are more magnetic than ever before. It all starts upstairs with a refined trio of restaurants creating a delicious dilemma of a decision.
There’s New York City’s celebrated Italian restaurant Carbone; Bardot Brasserie, a classic French favorite from chef Michael Mina; and Jean Georges Steakhouse, one of the city’s most innovative beef emporiums. Just off Aria’s lobby lies another threesome of wonderful options: Spanish fun at Julian Serrano tapas, soulful American cuisine at Sage and sushi and other Asian-influenced dishes in the see-and-be-seen environment of Catch. With additional casual options like Five50 Pizza Bar, the Buffet and the Patisserie, Aria’s restaurant roster truly offers something for every taste. –Brock Radke
Photo by: Mikayla Whitmore
Off the Strip: Americana
Americana (2620 Regatta Drive Suite 118, 702.331.5565) is a real treat, featuring a lakeside setting and an inventive chef/owner—Stephen Blandino, a veteran of several Strip restaurants. Not only will you get refined American fare, you’ll be able to experience several tableside flambé preparations for items like Steak Diane and bananas Foster. Recently, Blandino held a class showing how to flambé those items at home. Similar classes are held about once a month with very reasonable pricing, and the whole staff joins in, creating a friendly, intimate atmosphere for guests. –Nina King
Sake Rok Photo by: Big French
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Looking for a prime meetup spot in the heart of the action to catch up with your party crew? Sake Rok (The Park, 702.706.0858), sandwiched between T-Mobile Arena, Park MGM and New York-New York, is stocked with fantastic food. Inspired by Japanese pop culture, this sleek destination gets a little clubby at night. Fire up the fun with a round of sake bombs and the Godzilla platter piled high with sushi favorites. Don’t skip the crispy honeycomb pork belly with foie gras and black pepper soy. –BR
