Aureole Las Vegas
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Aureole
Aureole is the ultimate wine lover’s destination. Picture a 4-story high, glass-enclosed tower holding 9,865 bottles of wine. Now imagine a wine steward flying to the top of the tower to retrieve your wine request. These “wine angels” are hoisted up the 42 foot high tower in 10 seconds. If you feel like you’ve seen something like this (without the wine) in the movies, you’re right. Designer Adam D. Tihany was inspired by a scene from Mission Impossible.
In the climate controlled tower, the more expensive wines are housed in the higher levels of the tower, with the more common wines below. At the base of the tower is the Aureole Lounge, a wine and cigar bar. Lighter menus are also available, making the Lounge a popular Vegas hotspot.
The restaurant itself, at over 9,000 square feet, is divided into five dining rooms. The Swan Court is definitely the room of choice if dining at Aureole. Modern yet luxurious, you will enjoy glass swan sculptures, gold leaf ceiling, and a three-sided glass-encased waterfall. The Main room is the least formal, but still elegant, of all the rooms. The three remaining rooms are used for private engagements, multi-media presentations and dinner meetings.
There’s no need to feel overwhelmed with the amount of wine choices. Once seated, you’ll be presented with the eWineBook, the world’s first electronic wine list. You can view the eWineBook online by visiting CharliePalmer.com
The quality of design, entertainment, is just a hint of what’s to come. Prepare for your taste buds to be dazzled by Chef Charlie Palmer’s exciting creations. Be sure to save enough room for dessert, something award-winning Palmer is famous for.
Cuisine: Progressive American
Prices: $50 and over (but the average meal for two plus wine and tip is $250)
Tasting Menu $95 in the Main Room, $105 in Swan Court
Reservations: Yes (not necessary at the Aureole Lounge though)
Phone: 702.632.740 Online:
Attire: casual
Best Table: any of the 9 tables in Swan Court
Wine list: 9,865 bottles of wine
Sample Menu:
ALASKAN KING CRAB LEGS
chilled over green and white asparagus with Meyer Lemon and warm Gratinée
HAND ROLLED PRIMAVERA GNOCCHI
summer truffle sweet tomato sauce
GRILLED PACIFIC SNAPPER, RUSTIC RATATOUILLE
shiso-lemon vinaigrette
MOULARD DUCK BREAST WITH RHUBARB CONFIT
roasted fennel and crisp polenta cake
HERB ROASTED VEAL LOIN-TENDER VEAL STUFFED RAVIOLI
spring morels, fava and yellow bean ragout
ROASTED PEACH AND HERB SALAD
WITH MAPLE WALNUT TOAST
Petit Basque, Pont-L’Eveque, Roquefort-Brushed Goat Cheese
PISTACHIO FINANCIER WITH VANILLA PISTACHIO TERRINE
crème chantilly, white chocolate sauce
PETIT FOURS AND HANDMADE CHOCOLATES
Hours:
Dinner :: Monday – Sunday 6:00 to 10:30
Aureole
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
702.632.7401 restaurant
702.632.9440 fax
American Cuisine Restaurants in Las Vegas
| Aureole
The ultimate wine lovers destination, Aureole has an impressive wine list and 42 foot wine tower in there 9,000 square foot restaurant.
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Spago Las Vegas
Spago
Spago is located in The Forum Shops at Caesars just steps away from the casino and Colosseum theater.
The casual “outdoor” café is one of the best people-watching spots in Las Vegas. The more formal dining room complements the stylish cuisine developed by Wolfgang Puck. Spago’s facilities also include two private banquet rooms for special events.
Cuisine: California
Prices: lunch $7-20; dinner $20-$45
Reservations: Not at the café, but definitely for dinner
Attire: casual
Best Table: “outdoors” for people watching
Wine list: large international, $7 per glass to $800 per bottle
Sample Menu:
Spago Cafe Menu
Crisp Calamari and Gulf Shrimp with Zucchini, Lemon, and Cocktail
White Wine Steamed Mussels with Garlic, Parsley, and Country Bread
Melted Cheese Panini with Roma Tomatoes, Basil, and Pasta Salad
Roasted Turkey & Brie Panini on Rye with Honey Mustard and Potato Salad
Spago Reuben Panini with Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, and Thousand Island Dressing
Chinese Chicken Salad with Asian Vegetables, Crisp Wonton, and Honey Mustard Dressing
Italian Sausage Pizza with Rapini, Chili Flakes, and Gorgonzola
Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Basil Pesto, Ricotta Cheese, and Pinenuts
Portobello Mushroom Pizza with Plum Tomatoes, Parsley, and Spinach
Pepperoni Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Mushrooms, and Shaved Red Onions
Chicken Pizza with Barbeque Sauce, Sweet Corn, Cilantro, and Roasted Poblano Chilies
Spicy Linguine Pasta with Steamed Manila Clams, Spinach, Chili Flakes, and Oregano
Spago Dinner Menu
Puree of Yellow Squash Soup with Goat Cheese Fritter and Roasted Peppers
Hearts of Escarole Salad with Radicchio, Apples, Pomegranates, Walnuts, and Roquefort
Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Frisee, Endive, Bacon, and Aged Balsamic
Blue Crab Cakes with Roasted Sweet Corn-Pepper Relish and Spago Clam Chowder
Smoked Salmon & Sturgeon Plate with Lemon Blinis, Beet Relish, and Iranian Oscetra Caviar
Risotto with Roasted Quail, Wild Mushrooms, Braised Radicchio, and Glazed Shallot Relish
Sautéed Red Snapper with Buttered Green Beans, Blue Crab-Celery Salad, and Lemon Nage
Wolfgang’s Favorite Veal Wienerschnitzel with Warm Potato Salad, Arugula, and Lemon-Caper Sauce
Hours: Cafe
Sunday – Thursday, 11.00am – 11.00pm
Friday – Saturday, 11.00am – midnight
Dining Room
Sunday – Saturday, 5.30pm – 10.00pm
Spago at Caesar’s Palace
3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South
702-369-6300
Wolfgang Puck Las Vegas
Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill
The Bar and Grill opened in 2004 in the MGM Grand by Wolfgang Puck, creator of Spago. Puck has combined favorite grill foods with the laid-back style of California’s beaches. Diners can also grab a quick bite at the café or bar. Smoking is allowed in the bar only.
Cuisine: California Grill
Prices: $15 – $30
Attire: Casual dress
Best Table: If you want to enjoy conversation, ask for a table away from the casino. If you consider the sounds of slots to be music to your ears (or just enjoy people-watching) ask for a table closer to the casino.
Wine list: great list of California wines plus full bar
Sample Menu:
DINNER
Soups, Salads & Small Bites
Smoked Trout Salad with Frisee, Apples, Crisp Potato and Horseradish
Fritto Misto with Fresno Chiles, Cilantro and Red Pepper Remoulade
Sautéed Maine Crab Cakes with Tomato Relish and Basil Aioli
Lemon-Chili Glazed Chicken Wings with Parsley and Blue Cheese Dressing
Mesquite Grilled Steak Skewers with Creamy Celery Salad and Steak Sauce
Truffled Potato Chips with Maytag Blue Cheese
Wood Oven Pizza & Calzone
Wood Oven Roasted Mushrooms, Leeks, Thyme and Goat Cheese
Italian Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions and Oregano
Tomato, Burata Mozzarella and Basil
Garlic Chicken, Roasted Peppers and Parsley
Wolfgang’s Pepperoni, Olives and Tomato Sauce
Calzone with Roasted Eggplant, Basil and Four Cheeses
Main Courses
House Made Linguini with Rapini, Roasted Red Peppers and Crumbled Goat Cheese
Baked Manila Clams with White Wine, Garlic, Bacon and Sourdough Croutons
Fish of the Day with Mushroom Crust, Herb Spaetzle and Creamed Leeks
Sautéed Diver Scallops with Seafood Risotto, Charred Tomatoes and Basil
House Made Veal Ravioli with Sage, Crimini Mushrooms and Porcini Oil
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sweet Fennel Sausage Bolognese
From the Charcoal Burning Grill
Grilled Salmon with Butternut Squash, Brussel Leaves, Browned Butter and Cherry Glaze
St. Louis Pork Ribs with Roasted Corn Spoon Bread, Romaine and Barbeque Sauce
Prime Burger with Vermont Cheddar and Smoked Onion Marmalade
Flat Iron Steak with Maytag Blue Cheese Butter and French Fries
Hours:
Sunday through Thursday from 11:30a.m.-10:30p.m.
Friday and Saturday from 11:30am-11:30pm.
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill
Located at the MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd., S.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: 702-891-3000
Fax: 702-891-3263
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Las Vegas Buffet
| Aladdin Spice Market Buffet
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Brew Pubs in Las Vegas
| Gordon Biersch
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Chinese Restaurants in Las Vegas
| Chang
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French Restaurants Las Vegas
| Alize
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