The burgeoning Arts District area in Las Vegas is home to several eateries and the newest of them, 1228 Main, is an elegant yet casual space that welcomes guests in. The brick-faced building near the corner of Colorado and Main is easily walkable from anywhere nearby. Inside is a bar on one side and a dining room and bakery counter on the other, with the same brick on the dividing wall. It creates a welcoming atmosphere based on similar San Francisco venues.
For breakfast and lunch service, and brunch on weekends, go right to the bakery counter and order up delights such as the cherry walnut toast with cinnamon sugar crust and caramelized apples, a ham and Gruyère croissant, or Tunisian shakshuka, with eggs in a spiced pepper stew. Especially amazing is the crème brulée croissant, with caramelized vanilla custard. Feel free to snag a whole loaf or one of the gourmet muffins or pastries while you’re there.
Head in for dinner, and experiment with the Built for Bread section of the small-but-just-right menu. From butter made with Straus cream to the soft, lush sheep’s milk ricotta or organic chicken foie gras mousse with port wine syrup, the spreadables here elevate the breadbasket. Smaller portions include duck rillettes or steak tartare, and farmer’s cheese pierogi, sautéed Pacific snapper and truffled chicken pot pie are other inventive dishes to try. The cocktails and wine selections here are almost as important as the food, so belly up to the bar or let your server guide you.
1228 Main St., 702.602.0531
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