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Nobu – Caesars Palace

Yes, all of the familiar dishes are here: the hamachi jalapeƱo, the miso black cod and of course, the assortment of tiraditos inspired by Nobu’s time in Peru. And while there is an older version of his namesake at the Hard Rock, the newer one at Caesars is a gigantic sushi-laden homage to the master, … Continued

Sage

Shawn McClain has essentially left Chicago, but my city’s loss is Vegas’ gain. Ever since he opened Sage inside the Aria, its been one of the most consistent restaurants in town, not burdened by trying to be something it’s not. McClain and chef Richard Camarota have created a warm, inviting space with impeccable cocktails and … Continued

The Cosmopolitan

There’s something about a casino that goes to the trouble of sourcing not only great restaurants (Blue Ribbon Sushi, Milos, Jaleo) but also cares enough to pipe in a killer soundtrack during the day, featuring some of my favorite alternative bands from the 80s. The rooms are cool, the location is prime and they’ve got … Continued

The Wynn Las Vegas

I’ve stayed in several hotel rooms in Vegas over the years, sometimes as a tourist, other times on business. I have to say, nothing really compares to The Wynn in terms of creature comforts and beautiful rooms. I realize you probably don’t spend a ton of time in your room while in Vegas, but the … Continued