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Strip House Offers Several Tempting New Year’s Eve Menu Additions

Strip House, Las Vegas’ premiere steak house, offers several appetizing additions to its innovative menu New Year’s Eve - Dec. 31, 2008.

Several New Year’s Eve menu additions at Strip House offer a way to start the year off right. Special appetizer selections include Strip House oysters rockefeller with fennel, spinach, and parmesan cheese ($18) and spicy tuna salad with chopped avocado, frisée lettuce, red radish and wasabi roe ($18). A herb crusted boneless prime rib with fried shallots and creamy horseradish sauce ($54) and a broiled two-pound stuffed lobster with jumbo lump crab meat, black truffle, potato and parmesan crust ($72) add to Strip House’s list of signature entrées. Dessert features a tempting chocolate and passion fruit ice box cake with sautéed raspberries, toasted almonds and vanilla sauce ($12).

Strip House is open 5 – 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 5 – 11:30 p.m. Friday – Saturday. For more information, or to make a reservation, please call 702.737.5200.

Recently recognized as the home of the “best steak” by Citysearch, a “celebrity hot spot” by People.com and one of the top ten new restaurants in Las Vegas by Zagat’s Best of Las Vegas 2008, Strip House redefines the traditional steak house. Renowned restaurateurs Peter, Penny and Mathew Glazier, along with Executive Chef John Schenk have created an atmosphere unlike any other in Las Vegas. Located in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the innovative menu is designed to excite all the senses with prime cuts of beef charred to perfection, signature side dishes, an extensive wine list and the famed 24-layer chocolate cake.

Strip House Information

Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

TAO Asian Bistro Open For Dinner New Year’s Eve

TAO Asian Bistro at The Venetian in Las Vegas will be open for dinner on New Year’s Eve. Guests can celebrate the coming of 2009 dining on the restaurant’s acclaimed menu, exhibiting influences from every corner of the Pacific Rim and showcasing the freshest global ingredients.

TAO Tickets or call 1-800-696-5721

On New Year’s Eve, dinner will be served à la carte from 5 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. From 9:45 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., guests can enjoy an unlimited à la carte menu for $175 plus additional cost for premium items, beverages, tax and gratuity.

For reservations and information, call (702) 388-8338 or e-mail newyearsdinner@taogroup.com.

For those craving a high-energy New Year’s experience, all dinner guests can purchase a $75 general admission ticket to TAO Nightclub good for entry after midnight. Hollywood’s hottest personality, Carmen Electra will serve as the night’s mistress of ceremonies and revelers can dance to the sounds of DJ Vice.

Tickets are still available for the New Year’s Eve celebration at TAO Nightclub. All guests will be required to purchase a ticket for entry into the venue for the evening. Doors open at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and entry will include hors d’oeuvres and a premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. After midnight, guests can present their TAO New Year’s Eve ticket stub at LAVO Nightclub in The Palazzo for complimentary admission. Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Fergie will host the New Year’s Eve festivities at LAVO Nightclub.

TAO Tickets or call 1-800-696-5721

Venetian Resort Hotel Casino

Say “Feliz And Novo” And Welcome 2009 At Via Brasil Steakhouse!

Las Vegans won’t have to travel as far as Rio de Janeiro to experience New Year’s Eve Brazilian-style when Via Brasil Steakhouse, an authentic Brazilian “Churrascaria,” celebrates with delicious food, signature Brazilian cocktails and live samba music and dancing.
 
New Year’s Eve at Via Brasil offers a prix fixe menu for $55.95 per person that includes the Rodizio dinner (selection of 18 meats, gourmet salad bar and sides) and a glass of champagne. A dinner package that includes dinner, dessert, coffee, soft drinks and open bar is available for $135. For groups of four or more who opt for the $135 per person package, Via Brasil will also include a complimentary bottle of champagne.  Via Brasil Steakhouse offers a multitude of live entertainment in the spirit of one of the world’s most festive locations. Samba dancers will accompany a live samba band and the world-famous ball drop will be shown live from Brazil, New York City and the Las Vegas Strip. There will be two separate dinner seatings at 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.
 
An extension of the award-winning Via Brasil restaurant in New York City, Via Brasil Steakhouse offers the same exceptional cuisine and personalized service to Las Vegas. Guests are invited to step into paradise with an interior inspired by the iconic Copacabana Beach and experience the sizzling energy of Brazil through a dining experience like no other.
 
A traditional, authentic Brazilian “Churrascaria” (steakhouse), Via Brasil Steakhouse features a gourmet salad bar, eighteen different kinds of meats, including “Picanha,” (Brazilian cut top sirloin), poultry and fish prepared on their custom-made “Churrasquerias” (rotisseries), all carved tableside, as well as delicious appetizers and decadent desserts.  A vegetarian option offering a wide selection from the salad bar is also available. 

Located in Summerlin, Via Brasil Steakhouse is at located at 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89117 on the southwest corner of Charleston Boulevard and Fort Apache Road in the Fort Apache Commons shopping center.  Open seven days a week, Via Brasil Steakhouse is open for lunch Monday through Friday starting at Noon and open until 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, with extended hours until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Friday between 4 and 7 pm. Reservations are encouraged. For reservations or more information, please call 702-804-1400 or visit www.viabrasilsteakhouse.com.

World-Class Dining, Amazing Views And Close Proximity To The Famous Las Vegas Strip Make Paris, Rio or Bally’s The First Choice For New Years Eve Dining

Paris Las Vegas

 

Les Artistes Steakhouse

This bi-level, distinctly French restaurant is a feast for the senses with displays of French impressionist works of art, sweeping staircases and rich brass accents. An exquisite French and Mediterranean-inspired menu offers a selection of Meat, fish and poultry.

 

Four-course dinner starts at $85 per person. Open 5 pm – 10 pm.

 

Eiffel Tower Restaurant

An elegant French restaurant and bar is housed within the Eiffel Tower, 11 stories high overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.  The menu features authentic, gourmet French cuisine, including classic favorites and seasonal specialty dishes.

 

Three seatings at 6 pm (Sunset dinner), 8 pm (Pre-theater dinner) and 10 pm (Gala dinner). Three-course Sunset dinner $95 per person, three-course Pre-theater dinner $190 per person and five-course Gala dinner $390 per person.

 

Mon Ami Gabi

This stylish café features outdoor seating on the Las Vegas Strip as well as indoor dining.  Mon Ami Gabi features an adventurous menu with an authentic Parisian atmosphere.

 

Five-course dinner party seating available at 6 pm, $65 per person and late dinner seating at 7:30 pm and 10 pm, $110 per person.

 

Le Provencal

Provence-style restaurant with Italian flair features an exhibition kitchen, singing waiters and a festive country atmosphere. The extensive wine list includes a distinctive regional selection.

 

Four-course dinner starts at $55 per person. Open 5 pm – 10 pm.

 

Le Burger Brasserie

The French interpretation of a classic American sports grille featuring a truly gourmet burger menu which includes: “Le Boeuf” (The Beef), “Le Poulet” (The Chicken), “Le Salmon” (The salmon), “L’Agneau” (The Lamb) and “Le Legumes” (The Veggie).

 

The ultimate way to ring in the new year is with the not-to-be-missed $777 Kobe Beef and Maine Lobster Burger created with caramelized onions, imported Brie cheese, crispy prosciutto, 100 year aged Balsamic vinegar and served with a bottle of Rose Dom Perignon champagne.  Available for $77 without champagne.

 

Open 10 am  - 11 pm.

 

*All Paris Las Vegas restaurant reservations can be made by calling 702.967.4111.

 

 

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

 

Voodoo Steak

Situated high above Las Vegas on the 50th floor of the Rio’s Masquerade Tower, VooDoo Steak provides a breathtaking view of the city like no other!  VooDoo offers “Rio Dry Aged” gourmet steak as well as American cuisine with French Creole flair.

 

Early dinner starting at 5 pm with a five-course menu, starting at $150 per person.  Packages are available for late dining beginning at 9:15 pm, includes dinner, drink tickets, access to the 50th floor patio for fireworks viewing and Voodoo Lounge as well as party favors. Prices start at $300 per person.

 

Café Martorano

Las Vegas outpost by South Philly boy, Steve Martorano, expertly combines a good time with great food and mixes in a little Philly ‘tude on the side for a one-of-a-kind restaurant/nightclub combo.

 

Six-course meal for $150 per person, seating starts at 6:30 pm.

 

Buzio’s

Seafood fresh from the docks and traditional New England fare are featured at this gracious restaurant, offering outstanding views of the Rio’s Ipanema Beach and sparkling swimming pools.

 

Pre-fixe menu for $95 per person, seating begins at 5 pm.  A limited a la carte menu will be available offering Buzio’s specialties.

 

 

Bally’s Las Vegas

 

Bally’s Steakhouse

In a setting of rich, dark woods reminiscent of an English hunt club, the steakhouse offers guests an unsurpassed menu of the finest steaks, chops and seafood in Las Vegas.

 

Four-course dinner starts at $85 per person. Open 5 pm – 10 pm.

 

Bally’s Steakhouse is also home to the Bally’s Sterling Brunch. Winner of the prestigious Holiday Award for Excellence in the culinary arts, the Sterling Brunch is one of the country’s most exceptional dining experiences. Served Sundays from 9:30am to 2:30pm in Bally’s Steakhouse, this is the perfect way to cap off the holidays with family and friends.

 

*Bally’s Las Vegas restaurant reservations can be made by calling 702.967.4111.

Simon Says . . . Brunch - Simon at Palms Place Launches Decadent, Yet Casual Sunday Brunch

On New Year’s Day, Simon at Palms Place invites guests to dine in their PJ’s. The new restaurant from Kerry Simon, Elizabeth Blau and George Maloof, launches a whimsical Sunday brunch in an amazing setting unlike any other in Las Vegas. Rock-n-roll chef Kerry Simon adds his signature flair and humor to traditional brunch items, creating a menu that is both delicious and memorable. Guests can sit in the main dining area with floor to ceiling views of the Palms Place pool, or poolside on the Simon patio, while they are attended to by pajama-clad wait staff. Want more fries? Simply select the appropriate sign at your table to request “Frites Please” or “More Beignets.” Multiple televisions throughout the restaurant broadcast football games and cartoons, and pajamas are the encouraged attire.

The $38 per-person menu is served each Sunday after New Year’s from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and consists of enticing buffet stations including a fun “White Trash” table, Sushi and Candy Bar, a variety of à la carte items and a Bloody Mary bar. The diverse brunch items offer something for every craving, and the $12 menu for those under age 12 makes Simon at Palms Place the ideal family brunch destination.

To start the meal, guests receive warm beignets and can then choose from buffet stations or à la carte menu items. The Panini and Thin Things Station offers exotic grilled cheese sandwiches such as brie & honeycomb and a selection of cheese and charcuterie. Smoothies and fruit sushi are available at the Fresh Fruits Station, where all the large fruit is peeled, seeded and sliced to order. Here, guests will also find a fresh salad bar where they order by checking off ingredients on a card to create a custom salad that is delivered to the table. At the Sushi Station, guests can select assorted sushi, sashimi and rolls. The “White Trash” Station has such guilty pleasures as ambrosia salad, fried chicken in a basket with waffles, pigs in a blanket and deviled eggs.

À la carte dishes include Simon French toast on frosted flake crusted brioche and breakfast sliders on mini bagels with crisp bacon and American cheese. Omelets and eggs are made to order with a selection of fresh seasonal ingredients and a variety of sides such as hash browns, biscuits & gravy and creamed spinach.

In addition to brunch beverage staples like bellinis and mimosas, guests can create their own Bloody Mary at the Refreshing Beverage Station where they will find different vodkas, several juices ranging from sweet to spicy, chopped cilantro, parsley, an assortment of vegetable garnish and glass rimming options such as crumbs, salts and spice blends. For those looking for a healthier option or a quick hangover cure, the Antioxidant Station offers a “flight” of antioxidant juices, whole-wheat blueberry muffins and high antioxidant fruits and vegetables.

Brunch at Simon would not be complete without an elaborate Candy Bar Station where guests can find vintage lunch boxes and large glass jars filled with candies. Upon finishing, each table receives the chef’s signature junk food dessert platter, which includes cotton candy, snowballs, cupcakes and rice krispie and fruit loop treats.

Chef Simon incorporates a sense of adventure and whimsy into all of his restaurants, and Simon at Palms Place’s new brunch is a perfect reflection of the chef’s spirit and humor. Simon at Palms Place is located at Palms Place Hotel & Spa at Palms Las Vegas, 4381 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

Simon at Palms Place Info

Palms Place Hotel Condo Spa

T&T (Tacos & Tequila) At Luxor Begins Mariachi Brunch Every Sunday With Drink Specials And Live Music

T&T (Tacos & Tequila) at Luxor now spices up the weekends by offering Mariachi brunch every Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Guests can feast on delicious Mexican entrées and enjoy drink specials and live Mariachi music.

T&T’s Executive Chef Saul Ortiz mixes up a zesty Sunday brunch featuring an assortment of breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros and chilaquiles. Brunch items include albondigas soup with a Mexican meatball in a spicy tomato mint broth ($8); Chilaquiles, mixed with crispy tortillas, chicken, red or green sauce, panela cheese, crema fresca and onion ($13) and the machaca burrito, with scrambled eggs salted dried beef, black beans, Oaxaca cheese, salsa verde, crema fresca and habanero salsa ($14). Other favorites are the huevos con tocino, made with scrambled eggs, flour tortilla, smoked bacon, black beans and salsa roja ($10); the huevos con chorizo, a blend of Mexican spiced sausage, flour tortilla scrambled eggs, potatoes, cotija cheese and salsa verde ($11); mole huevos rancheros, a traditional Mexican mole poblano, corn tortilla, black bean puree and two eggs any style ($14) and the huevos rancheros served with ranchero sauce, corn tortilla, black bean puree and two eggs any style.

The restaurant is also offering two-for-one Casarita drink specials. The signature margarita, the Casarita ($10) is mixed with Hornitos An(ejo Tequila, organic agave nectar, Grand Marnier and the delicious housemade margarita mix– squeezed daily from fresh limes– and topped off with a rim of the restaurant’s salt mixture.

Adding a little extra flavor to the brunch, diners can enjoy live Latin sounds from the band Mariachi Tapatio, who will play from noon to 3 p.m.

“T&T is the perfect way top off the weekend, and a great Sunday family outing” said Co-Owner Michael Frey. “The restaurant lends an authentic Mexican experience with its delicious cuisine, and high-energy features.”

Reservations are recommended for Mariachi Brunch and can be made by calling (702) 262-5225. Located above hotel registration at Luxor, T&T is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and offers late-night dining until 3 a.m.

About T&T (Tacos & Tequila):
Owned and operated by Drive This Entertainment! and its partners Michael Frey and Craig Gilbert, T&T marks the company’s first project. T&T (Tacos & Tequila) is a highly stylized restaurant with a fun, high-energy vibe and flavorful menu in Luxor. Embodying traditional and modern elements of Mexican style intermixed with rock-n-roll flair, T&T combines the talents of world-renowned restaurateur Chef Richard Sandoval with the innovative creations of New York-based design team Rafael Alvarez and Brannen Brock for an unparalleled concept.

T&T (Tacos & Tequila) Information

Luxor Hotel and Casino

The Carmel Room Inside Rampart Casino Features Grand Truffle Celebration In December

The Carmel Room at Rampart Casino is proud to announce a month-long celebration of one of the most coveted and elusive foods on the planet, the black truffle. Prized for centuries by chefs, royalty and gourmands for their intoxicating aroma and magnificent flavor, truffles remain one of the most expensive foods on the planet.

According to Carmel Room Chef Steven Varga, December is the perfect time for a truffle celebration. “Wild truffles are most aromatic in December and January and are at their peak of quality. Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, this little indulgence is something our guests really enjoy.”

Available every night of the week (holidays excluded) in the month of December, the dinner features the black Tuber Melanosporum or Perigourd Black Truffle. The celebration is available as a three-course tasting menu, five-course Grand tasting menu or á la carte. The full Carmel Room menu is also available. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (702) 507-5955.

Rampart Casino Executive Chef John Ciborski gave further insight regarding the allure of truffles. “In the best years, the annual truffle production is less than 5% of what it used to be in France. They’re grown underground at the base of oaks and harvested with the assistance of specially trained dogs or pigs. It’s really the diamond of the culinary world. As Alexander Dumas said, ‘They can, on certain occasions, make women more tender and men more loveable.’ They are that good.”

Rampart Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5300.

Spice Up The Holidays with Cool Seasonal Cocktails From Las Vegas

What better way to spice up a cold winter night than with a delectable cocktail inspired by the tastes of the season? Here are some recipes sure to spark a night of good cheer.
 

Pumpkin Spice Martini

*Created by Luxor Director of Beverage Jeffrey Yedlin
 
  2 oz Captain Morgan
 
  1 oz Stolichnaya vanilla
 
  2 oz pumpkin spice syrup
 
  1 oz simple syrup
 
1 oz Half & Half cream
 
 Rim martini glass with mixture of crushed graham crackers and cinnamon. Combine liquid ingredients, shake and strain into martini glass.
 
 
 

Jack-O-Lantern

 
*Created by The Light Group Beverage Specialist Nectaly Mendoza for BRAND Steakhouse at Monte Carlo
 
  1 oz Cruzan single barrel rum
 
  ½ oz Godiva white chocolate
 
  1 oz pumpkin puree
 
  ½ oz Half & Half cream
 
  ½ oz rock candy
 
Combine ingredients in mixer. Shake and strain. Pour over fresh ice. Garnish with mixture of pumpkin zest and pumpkin spice.
 
 
 

Hot Chocolate Martini

 
  *Created by SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand Butler Victor Carranza
 
  1 oz hot chocolate (pre-prepared)
 
  ½ shot of espresso
 
  1 oz milk chocolate Godiva liqueur
 
  ½ oz Kahlua liqueur
 
 Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake until fully mixed. Serve in martini glass garnished with chocolate shavings. 

Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group Celebrates Thanksgiving With Festive Fare And Specialty Menus

The Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group will celebrate Thanksgiving by offering guests festive menu items, cocktails and chefs’ menus available at their select restaurants in Las Vegas.

SPAGO

Located inside the Forum Shops at Caesars, Spago combines a unique menu with a distinctive design and will offer a mouth-watering turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. At $65 per person, the pre-fix tasting menu will include:
§ Spiced butternut squash soup with cardamom cream, served with cranberry goat cheese panini
§ Roasted free-range turkey roulade featuring pretzel bread stuffing knödel, green bean casserole, sweet potato puree with brown sugar, yellowfin mash potato, fresh cranberry-apple chutney and clove turkey natural jus
§ Triple Silken Pumpkin Pie

CUT
Located at The Palazzo, CUT presents a contemporary twist on the classic steakhouse. This Thanksgiving, guests are invited to indulge in a special tasting menu priced at $65 per person. The menu is as follows:
§ Amuse-bouche - Celery root soup with roasted quince and cranberry compote
§ The Salad - Organic Fuji apple salad with fennel, red endive, Medjool dates and Marcona almonds
§ The Bird - Bourbon red, natural-raised heritage turkey by Four Story Hill Farms
§ For The Table - Red jewel sweet potato puree, Brussels sprouts and confit bacon, Sourdough stuffing with wild mushrooms and sweet onions
§ The Sauces - Cranberry chutney, Turkey gravy
§ The Sweet Pumpkin Tasting - Pumpkin cheesecake, ginger spice cookie crust, Spiced pumpkin pot de crème, maple whipped cream, Apple vanilla stuffed pumpkin donuts with toasted pumpkin seeds and Moravian “cookies & cream” ice cream
§ Harvest Moon Specialty Cocktails ($14) - Hot buttered rum, Meyers dark rum, butterscotch schnapps, nutmeg, Mulled cider, cinnamon, orange rind, Hennessey VSOP cognac, Hot toddy, Bergamot infused earl grey tea, wildflower honey, Cranberry martini, Absolut currant vodka, cassis liquor

POSTRIO
Located inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, Postrio has re-launched with a stunning new interior and exciting new menu. Staying true to the fresh, seasonality of American ingredients, the menu features contemporary California cuisine while drawing upon flavors from Asia and the Mediterranean. This Thanksgiving, Postrio will offer a tasting menu for $39 per person:
§ First Course (choice of)
o Mixed baby lettuces, Bosc pears, goat cheese fondue, pine nuts
o Puree of pumpkin soup, toasted pumpkin seeds, coriander scented crème fraiche
§ Entrée (choice of)
o Roasted free-range turkey breast, brioche stuffing, haricot verts, cranberry compote, herb gravy (offered a la carte at $29)
o Braised beef short rib, Hanson Mills polenta, braised greens, Madeira jus
§ Dessert
o Pumpkin pie with cinnamon ice cream and nutmeg whipped cream

WOLFGANG PUCK BAR & GRILL
Located inside the MGM Grand, the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill modernizes the traditional “bar and grill” concept with approachable fine dining. To celebrate Thanksgiving, the kitchen will offer the following dishes on its a la carte menu:
§ Wild arugula salad with citrus vinaigrette, dried cranberries, toasted almonds and aged pecorino, $14
§ Oven roasted free-range turkey breast with braised leg, Oregon chanterelle stuffing, Yukon potato puree, honeyed yams, buttered green beans, orange-cranberry relish and herbed turkey jus, $28
§ Pumpkin cheesecake with gingerbread crust, cranberry compote and nutmeg whipped cream, $8

TRATTORIA DEL LUPO
Located inside Mandalay Bay, Master Chef Wolfgang Puck’s first Italian restaurant offers the classic look and feel of an Italian trattoria, the perfect complement to his regional Italian fare. In addition to its regular menu, select menu items will be made available in celebration of the holiday season. Menu items will include:
§ Butternut squash soup made with apple and golden raisin compote, cranberry sauce and pumpkin seed oil, $11
§ Honey glazed turkey breast with mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry relish and herb gravy, $29
§ Grilled pork chop and braised belly with apple-fennel marmalade and sage, $36

A la carte menus for the restaurants above will be available to guests in addition to the holiday menu items. For reservations, call 1-877-4-WOLFGANG

Spago Information

Cut Information

Postrio Information

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Information

Trattoria Del Lupo Information

Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino

Palazzo Resort Casino

Venetian Resort Hotel Casino

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Bellagio, Picasso And Le Cirque Receive 2009 AAA Five Diamond Award

Bellagio Continues to Shine as Only Hotel in Country Featuring Two Five Diamond Restaurants.

For the eighth consecutive year, Bellagio received AAA’s prestigious Five Diamond Award as did Julian Serrano’s renowned restaurant, Picasso. Additionally, Le Cirque received the distinction for the sixth consecutive year, making Bellagio once again the only hotel in the United States to be home to two AAA Five Diamond restaurants.

“The AAA Five Diamond award acknowledges our commitment to excellence,” said Randy Morton, president and COO of Bellagio. “AAA is a trusted source of quality, and I couldn’t be more proud of this important recognition for Bellagio.”

Picasso and Le Cirque are among only five restaurants in Las Vegas to earn this coveted award. “Many of the world’s finest restaurants are located in Las Vegas,” Morton said. “Having two of the very best among such an elite group is an incredible honor.”

Julian Serrano, executive chef at Picasso, said, “Our exemplary team deserves all of the accolades. Receiving this prestigious award for eight consecutive years reaffirms to them we are successful in creating an exceptional dining experience.”

The regions of France and Spain where Picasso spent much of his life inspire Chef Serrano’s exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. Picasso masterpieces, as well as a collection of his charming ceramic pieces, further delight the senses of diners enjoying the Picasso experience.

Created by Sirio Maccioni, known as the world’s most charismatic restaurateur, Le Cirque invites guests to indulge and relish world-class wines, haute cuisine and luxurious service in an intimate setting. Le Cirque’s opulent dining room is complemented by a breathtaking panoramic view of Bellagio’s lake.

Mario Maccioni said, “As a AAA Five Diamond Award winner, we are honored once again to be among the top level of one of the most important organizations in our industry.”

AAA evaluates and rates more than 58,000 restaurants and lodgings each year throughout all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, providing the broadest coverage of any U.S. rating system, both geographically and by number of properties rated. Of those, only 103 resorts and 59 restaurants, or 0.28 percent, earned the highly coveted AAA Five Diamond rating for 2009.

Michael Geeser, AAA Nevada spokesman, said, “For eight years, Bellagio has maintained the highest level of hospitality in the most luxurious surroundings. The property is really what the Five Diamond rating is all about. Once again, Bellagio is home to two Five Diamond restaurants, setting itself apart from the highest end properties in the world.”

To be considered for AAA rating and approval, restaurants and lodgings undergo a thorough evaluation by AAA/CAA’s 65 full-time tourism editors. Five Diamond establishments go through a much more extensive review. The entire experience, from arrival through departure, is taken into account. AAA experts judge lodgings on the exterior of the facility, public areas, guest rooms, amenities and bathrooms. Restaurants are evaluated on criteria including food, service, décor and ambiance.

Picasso Information

Le Cirque Information

Bellagio Resort and Casino

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