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| Las Vegas, the Place to Eat |
The Las Vegas of yesteryear had very little to offer in the realm of fine cuisine or food fashion. But today’s Las Vegas restaurant scene is not only world renowned, it is home to some of the most influential food movements happening in the industry. The city which is constantly reinventing itself has managed to shape the landscape into a foodie’s haven. In this article we will focus our attention on several elements which are contributing to Las Vegas’ well rounded culinary landscape and making headlines in the world of food. These elements include: two popular restaurants trends, sustainable restaurants and farm-to-table food; restaurants debuting at two original hotel properties which have broken the mold in what has become expected in new developments; and a few gems off the Strip that make them worthy on-Strip competition.
Sustainable, green restaurants have taken off over the last twelve months and more are expected to follow suite. The word sustainable, when used in the food industry, usually refers to food that is healthy for consumers and does not threaten the environment. The definition can often go further to include food that is produced and manufactured while still being humane for workers and animals, able to provide a fair wage for the farmer, and one that supports and enhances rural communities. In short, sustainable food respects animals and the people helping to supply it.
Seafood is one area where the demand is great in only a few types of fish and the supply is getting smaller and smaller. The health benefits of seafood are becoming more apparent and consumers are incorporating fish into their diets, but these consumers stick to the fish that they are familiar with. As a result, several types of fish are over consumed and in risk of becoming extinct in the next three decades. These fish include salmon, tuna, cod, snapper, and bass.
Sustainable restaurants are starting to incorporate a more diverse menu of fish which may be unfamiliar, but delicious nonetheless. Rick Moonen's RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, for example, makes a conscious effort to create dishes that are appetizing and do not use an overfished item. Canyon Ranch Grill at The Palazzo has committed to using organic, biodynamic and sustainable spirits, beers and wines. The following four restaurants are actually Certified Green Restaurants by the Green Restaurant Association: B&B Ristorante, Carnevino, and Otto Las Vegas at The Venetian, and Callville Bay Resort & Marina on Lake Mead.
Farm-to-table food at restaurants is also a feature many eateries are tapping into as the focus on healthy eating narrows in on food origination. Instead of importing ingredients from all over the world, and passing on the cost to the consumer, chefs are going back to basics and looking for ingredients that are produced locally. The result is less waste of materials used to import and fresher, more nutritious food that does not have to be treated with chemicals to keep it editable.
What is a surprise to most people is that Las Vegas is actually a great place to grow fresh foods. The desert climate can in fact be home to fresh fruits and vegetables with the help of the right training. Restaurants like Sage at Aria combine farm-to-table produce, artisanal meats and sustainable seafood with an emphasis on simple, clean flavors and seasonal ingredients. Hash House A Go Go, uses farm fresh agriculture and live stock to create savory dishes from ingredients found locally and many more eateries are getting in on the act too.
Project Dinner Table (PDT) in Las Vegas is a platform that brings strategic and philanthropic marketing to businesses, communities and charities across the world. Meeting planners can combine the farm-to-table movement into their event with the help of Project Dinner Table’s turn-key marketing and events that connect people and places to a purpose. Events are customized to fit your business, community, association or nonprofit group needs. Project Dinner Table has the ability to create, design, market and manage your event for as small as 10 stakeholders to hundreds of guests. From culinary teambuilding to charity to corporate and small business events the PDT concept is a catalyst to move outside the four walls and/or board room and have transformational conversations, build more meaningful relationships and strategize while socializing or doing business.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Restaurants
Without a doubt, the property receiving the most acclaim as a new and different place to stay and eat in Las Vegas is The Cosmopolitan Hotel. The hotel has a stylish design and adventurous spirit for a unique Las Vegas experience found in the heart of The Strip between Bellagio and CityCenter. The rooms look less like hotel rooms and more like residential homes with expansive private terraces. Even those not staying overnight at The Cosmopolitan Hotel may find themselves checking out the property for the art or entertainment calendar and discovering the wide assortment of restaurants which are just as notable.
The collection of restaurants include some that have locations in other metropolitan cities and bring their reputations to The Cosmopolitan, while others have been tailored-made to be featured in the hotel. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill hails from New York where it has received recognition for its opulent array of sushi and sashimi, and signature dishes like beef marrow bones and miso lobster. Jaleo is from Washington D.C. and serves an authentic flavor of Spanish tapas. STK has outposts in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, where celebrities often meet to enjoy the classic American steakhouse and the in-house DJ. The innovative Chef Jose Andres has created China Poblano specifically for The Cosmopolitan and pairs noodles and tacos together in a festive, stylish setting. French food by acclaimed Los Angeles Chef David Myers can be found at Comme Ca, Italian comfort food like pizza and pasta is served at D.O.C.G. by Chef Scott Conant, and outstanding Greek food is provided by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis at Estiatorio Milos.
Sustainable, green restaurants have taken off over the last twelve months and more are expected to follow suite. The word sustainable, when used in the food industry, usually refers to food that is healthy for consumers and does not threaten the environment. The definition can often go further to include food that is produced and manufactured while still being humane for workers and animals, able to provide a fair wage for the farmer, and one that supports and enhances rural communities. In short, sustainable food respects animals and the people helping to supply it.
Seafood is one area where the demand is great in only a few types of fish and the supply is getting smaller and smaller. The health benefits of seafood are becoming more apparent and consumers are incorporating fish into their diets, but these consumers stick to the fish that they are familiar with. As a result, several types of fish are over consumed and in risk of becoming extinct in the next three decades. These fish include salmon, tuna, cod, snapper, and bass.
Sustainable restaurants are starting to incorporate a more diverse menu of fish which may be unfamiliar, but delicious nonetheless. Rick Moonen's RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, for example, makes a conscious effort to create dishes that are appetizing and do not use an overfished item. Canyon Ranch Grill at The Palazzo has committed to using organic, biodynamic and sustainable spirits, beers and wines. The following four restaurants are actually Certified Green Restaurants by the Green Restaurant Association: B&B Ristorante, Carnevino, and Otto Las Vegas at The Venetian, and Callville Bay Resort & Marina on Lake Mead.
Farm-to-table food at restaurants is also a feature many eateries are tapping into as the focus on healthy eating narrows in on food origination. Instead of importing ingredients from all over the world, and passing on the cost to the consumer, chefs are going back to basics and looking for ingredients that are produced locally. The result is less waste of materials used to import and fresher, more nutritious food that does not have to be treated with chemicals to keep it editable.
What is a surprise to most people is that Las Vegas is actually a great place to grow fresh foods. The desert climate can in fact be home to fresh fruits and vegetables with the help of the right training. Restaurants like Sage at Aria combine farm-to-table produce, artisanal meats and sustainable seafood with an emphasis on simple, clean flavors and seasonal ingredients. Hash House A Go Go, uses farm fresh agriculture and live stock to create savory dishes from ingredients found locally and many more eateries are getting in on the act too.
Project Dinner Table (PDT) in Las Vegas is a platform that brings strategic and philanthropic marketing to businesses, communities and charities across the world. Meeting planners can combine the farm-to-table movement into their event with the help of Project Dinner Table’s turn-key marketing and events that connect people and places to a purpose. Events are customized to fit your business, community, association or nonprofit group needs. Project Dinner Table has the ability to create, design, market and manage your event for as small as 10 stakeholders to hundreds of guests. From culinary teambuilding to charity to corporate and small business events the PDT concept is a catalyst to move outside the four walls and/or board room and have transformational conversations, build more meaningful relationships and strategize while socializing or doing business.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel Restaurants
Without a doubt, the property receiving the most acclaim as a new and different place to stay and eat in Las Vegas is The Cosmopolitan Hotel. The hotel has a stylish design and adventurous spirit for a unique Las Vegas experience found in the heart of The Strip between Bellagio and CityCenter. The rooms look less like hotel rooms and more like residential homes with expansive private terraces. Even those not staying overnight at The Cosmopolitan Hotel may find themselves checking out the property for the art or entertainment calendar and discovering the wide assortment of restaurants which are just as notable.
The collection of restaurants include some that have locations in other metropolitan cities and bring their reputations to The Cosmopolitan, while others have been tailored-made to be featured in the hotel. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill hails from New York where it has received recognition for its opulent array of sushi and sashimi, and signature dishes like beef marrow bones and miso lobster. Jaleo is from Washington D.C. and serves an authentic flavor of Spanish tapas. STK has outposts in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, where celebrities often meet to enjoy the classic American steakhouse and the in-house DJ. The innovative Chef Jose Andres has created China Poblano specifically for The Cosmopolitan and pairs noodles and tacos together in a festive, stylish setting. French food by acclaimed Los Angeles Chef David Myers can be found at Comme Ca, Italian comfort food like pizza and pasta is served at D.O.C.G. by Chef Scott Conant, and outstanding Greek food is provided by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis at Estiatorio Milos.
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