Las Vegas Restaurants

Where is Twist by Pierre Gagnaire located?

Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, the Five-Star restaurant by fusion-cuisine master Pierre Gagnaire, sits perched high on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas hotel. The spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip out of the floor-to-ceiling windows combine with the textures, flavors and smells of each morsel for a complete sensory experience. Perhaps the only sense that wouldn’t be stimulated would be that of sound, as the restaurant nurses a more hushed tone to it than even many of Vegas’ other fine-dining spots. But that’s a good thing, letting you focus your attention on the food and not on the din of other diners.

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    • What are the five best things to order at Sage?

      Sage prides itself on offering a sustainable menu of seasonal ingredients, so the menu items at the Las Vegas restaurant change rather frequently. Here are a few items that remain steadfast hits year-round:

      1. The beet salad. Try the beet salad with walnuts and bleu cheese foam (you won’t regret it). Not only does the foamed bleu cheese provide an inventive presentation, but it also serves as the perfect contrast to the crunchy walnuts and beets.

      2. The pork loin. If you’re in the mood for meat but don’t want to feel stuffed afterwards, go for a lighter option and try the Iberico pork loin, complete with milk-braised cannelloni, baby eggplant and creminelli mortadella.

      3. The peach praline profiteroles. Fans of cream puffs will delight in the peach praline profiteroles when dessert time rolls around. With roasted peaches, praline gelato and peach jus, this fruity treat satiates a sweet tooth.

      4. The foie gras custard brûlée. For a unique take on a typically elegant offering, order the foie gras custard brûlée for an appetizer. This dish is the perfect marriage of sweet and savory, and features bing cherries and crusted cocoa nibs with a salty brioche.

      5. Absinthe. Time your dinner so you can enjoy a selection of Absinthe, one of the inventive housemade cocktails or intriguing beers at the large bar and lounge area before settling down for a modern farm dinner. Since letting loose is practically a requirement in Las Vegas, Sage’s impressive absinthe menu will ease you into a fun night in Sin City.  
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    • Does Lagasse’s Stadium have a kids menu?

      Unfortunately, Lagasse’s Stadium doesn’t have a kids’ menu. Children are not permitted in the restaurant, as it doubles as the sports book for The Palazzo hotel, and has a gaming floor, where kids won’t be allowed. If you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant, your options abound inside The Palazzo and The Venetian, but you’ll have to find a different place to watch sporting events and dine on celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans cuisine. If you’re set on dining at one of Emeril’s restaurants and still want to bring your kids, be sure to check out Delmonico Steakhouse or Table 10, where your whole family is welcome.
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    • Does Lagasse’s Stadium have a kids menu?

      Unfortunately, Lagasse’s Stadium doesn’t have a kids’ menu. Children are not permitted in the restaurant, as it doubles as the sports book for The Palazzo hotel, and has a gaming floor, where kids won’t be allowed. If you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant, your options abound inside The Palazzo and The Venetian, but you’ll have to find a different place to watch sporting events and dine on celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans cuisine. If you’re set on dining at one of Emeril’s restaurants and still want to bring your kids, be sure to check out Delmonico Steakhouse or Table 10, where your whole family is welcome.
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    • What is the interior design of Nobhill Tavern?

      Chef Michael Mina’s menu at Nobhill Tavern is decidedly all-American: Oh-so fresh San Francisco cuisine is on display with favorites like lobster pot pie and day boat scallops. The décor of this contemporary locale follows suit: earth-toned furnishings and dark wood accents give the sophisticated room a natural, comfortable feel. The large, open dining room is spacious and bright with polished wood floors and soft, nude-colored seating; semi-private, glass enclosed booths fill the bar area and are ideal for a romantic dinner spot or a private fete. Contemporary music fills the space, which becomes more of a hotspot scene as the evening progresses and the gamblers fuel up with food and drink.
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    • Does Pinot Brasserie have a bar?

      Pinot Brasserie features an intimate bar that’s just on the other side of the restaurant’s terrace area. You’ll find high-back leather chairs on the terrace side and a few more on the inside of the main dining room. Order a standard cocktail at the bar or peruse the Las Vegas restaurant’s ample wine cellar offerings. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a full meal off Pinot Brasserie’s menu. The bar area has a few televisions (usually tuned in to sports channels), and its U-shape gives it an extra cozy touch. For a great meal with quick service, we definitely recommend bellying up to Pinot Brasserie’s bar.
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    • Is Nobhill Tavern a romantic restaurant?

      If you’re looking for a romantic spot for a dinner date at the MGM Grand, Nobhill Tavern, chef Michael Mina’s homage to San Francisco and contemporary American food, is a good choice. But don’t expect the (often pretentious) atmosphere of a haute cuisine temple; this upscale tavern exudes casual grace with a décor of earth toned-furnishing and wood accents, as well as a friendly staff and accessible menu. The glass encased bar area offers an ideal spot for an intimate meal. For a little more seclusion, request one of the cozy semi-private booths. We suggest you end a romantic meal on a sweet note with pastry chef Christine Webb’s Grand Mariner soufflé.
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    • Does Nobhill Tavern have a kids’ menu?

      The menu at Nobhill Tavern offers a variety of kid-friendly options — from an American Kobe burger to BBQ pulled pork sandwiches — so it’s likely even the pickiest can find something on this menu. To start, choose the Perfect Beginning, a family-style appetizer assortment. Of note: The upscale tavern doesn’t have a designated kids menu, and familiar dishes like macaroni and cheese and pot pie are often given the grown-up treatment with additions of truffle sauce or lobster. And while you may find an option for the younger diners on the menu — Kobe sliders, fried shrimp and pork sandwiches all come to mind — the restaurant is really meant for a more refined palate.
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    • Does Nobhill Tavern have a bar?

      Nobhill Tavern is the place to get modern tavern food inside the MGM Grand, but you can also visit its bar for a handcrafted cocktail. The glass-enclosed area offers an intimate, lounge-like setting, perfect for a romantic pre-dinner cocktail or private fete. The décor follows suite with the upscale tavern’s comfortable, yet stylish trappings. The seasonal cocktail menu includes classics like the rum-based cablecar and the Moscow mule, as well as a variety of regularly changing drinks. An impressive beer menu includes options like Harviestoun Old Engine Oil Ale and Strada San Felice, a chestnut ale. Hit this locale for its unique late-night happy hour.
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    • What are the desserts like at Nobhill Tavern?

      We imagine after a meal at chef Michael Mina’s American-style Nobhill Tavern you’ll be stuffed — dishes like wood-grilled 12-ounce ribeye or Maine lobster pot pie aren’t for the faint of appetite. But we suggest making room for dessert, as you won’t want to skip the artfully plated sweets menu at this Las Vegas restaurant. Enjoy inventive options like a chocolate tart with peanut brittle and Guinness sorbet, or more understated desserts such as a Grand Marnier soufflé with vanilla bean ice cream. And you can always end your meal with the simple trio of seasonal ice creams and sorbets and a cocktail from the bar.
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    • What are the five best things to order at Nobhill Tavern?

      You won’t find frog’s legs and super fancy French wines at Nobhill Tavern; instead this is chef Michael Mina’s homage to his San Francisco base camp, and a culinary representation of all things American. From grilled steaks to seafood delights, Mina’s menu runs the gamut from creative dishes to tried-and-true staples. Although the menu often features seasonal specials and changes, we chose a few of our favorite Mina bites:

      1. The apricot wood-grilled steak. The 8-ounce New York strip is a treat, but to really go all out, order the Australian &dquo;platinum” strip, at $28 per ounce. For extra culinary luxury, add a side of butter-poached lobster.

      2. The Maine lobster pot pie. This is what comfort food is all about. The Mina specialty features a crispy crust, carrots and other baby vegetables, along with tender pieces of lobster in a truffle cream sauce.

      3. The tomato fondue and grilled cheese. With a bisque like consistency, the tomato fondue is as good as it gets, as is the warm garlic bread grilled cheese.

      4. The truffle mac and cheese. Mina makes it just the way Mom used to only better — with truffles.

      5. The BBQ pulled pork. These favorite little sandwiches are a homey dish re-imagined with sweet barbecue sauce and shredded pork topped with sliced hot peppers.
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    • What is the menu like at Nobhill Tavern?

      Chef Michael Mina may be known for his luxuriously rich cuisine, but at Nobhill Tavern, he cooks up a variety of approachable American-style classics. The sophisticated, yet casual restaurant is his culinary homage to San Francisco, and the menu runs the gamut from creative seafood dishes to apricot wood-fired steaks. The dishes include Mina signature items like the Maine lobster pot pie, American Kobe burger and truffle mac & cheese, but the chef also creates seasonal specials and dishes like Scottish salmon with white asparagus or grilled pork tenderloin with spaetzle. And if you want a sweet finish at this sophisticated locale, creative desserts include options like a Mandarin panna cotta with coco-lime sorbet or a chocolate tart with Guinness sorbet.
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    • What’s the best table at Nobhill Tavern?

      After a long day of slot machines, shopping and sunning, a meal at Nobhill Tavern is just the ticket. Chef Michael Mina creates a decidedly American menu at his upscale tavern of a restaurant, a homage to the city of San Francisco, and you can find everything from creative seafood dishes to good old-fashioned burgers on the menu. While the entire dining room is inviting, and has calming earth tone furnishings and wood accents (we particularly like the glass-encased bar area). For an extra-intimate fete, request one of the bar’s semi-private enclosed leather booths.
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    • What is the interior design of Nobhill Tavern?

      Chef Michael Mina’s menu at Nobhill Tavern is decidedly all-American: Oh-so fresh San Francisco cuisine is on display with favorites like lobster pot pie and day boat scallops. The décor of this contemporary locale follows suit: earth-toned furnishings and dark wood accents give the sophisticated room a natural, comfortable feel. The large, open dining room is spacious and bright with polished wood floors and soft, nude-colored seating; semi-private, glass enclosed booths fill the bar area and are ideal for a romantic dinner spot or a private fete. Contemporary music fills the space, which becomes more of a hotspot scene as the evening progresses and the gamblers fuel up with food and drink.
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    • What is the dress code at Nobhill Tavern?

      Vegas is home to everything from Japanese-style sushi to Italian pasta, but at Nobhill Tavern, chef Michael Mina’s tribute to San Francisco tucked inside the MGM Grand, you’ll find contemporary American flavors and the classic upscale tavern cuisine of the good ol’ U.S.A. Mina’s approachable menu runs the gamut from American Kobe burgers to lobster pot pie; more adventurous diners can try options like seared day boat scallops with butternut squash purée and pecans. But while the food might be all-American, you won’t find the laid-back style of T-shirts and baseball caps here. Instead, this upscale tavern suggests business casual attire and we suggest dressing to impress.
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    • Does Carnevino have a bar?

      Wine plays a significant part in the dining experience at Carnevino, so it’s only natural for the restaurant to have a bar. Celebrity chef Mario Batali and restaurateur Joe Bastianich have teamed up to bring you the best in meat and wine, and the Italian steakhouse even goes so far as to include a special “Taverna and bar” menu that lets you enjoy bits of the Three-Star cuisine from lunch hours through late night. The wine list offers hundreds of selections from around the world—a departure for a Batali-Bastianich venture, as the pair generally sticks with Italian vino — and a slew of scotches, grappas, amari and other fine spirits round out the menu.

      A handful of signature cocktails give you just another reason to check Carnevino out — sip on a Honeyed Ginger Ale, a mix of Wild Turkey “American Honey” bourbon liqueur, ginger beer and fresh ginger, or the blood orange cosmo, a blend of Ketel One Citron vodka, blood orange juice, Cointreau and lime juice. When you want a drink to go with that porterhouse, Carnevino’s bar can mix up something that will hit the spot.
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    • Does Carnevino have a bar?

      Wine plays a significant part in the dining experience at Carnevino, so it’s only natural for the restaurant to have a bar. Celebrity chef Mario Batali and restaurateur Joe Bastianich have teamed up to bring you the best in meat and wine, and the Italian steakhouse even goes so far as to include a special “Taverna and bar” menu that lets you enjoy bits of the Three-Star cuisine from lunch hours through late night. The wine list offers hundreds of selections from around the world—a departure for a Batali-Bastianich venture, as the pair generally sticks with Italian vino — and a slew of scotches, grappas, amari and other fine spirits round out the menu.

      A handful of signature cocktails give you just another reason to check Carnevino out — sip on a Honeyed Ginger Ale, a mix of Wild Turkey “American Honey” bourbon liqueur, ginger beer and fresh ginger, or the blood orange cosmo, a blend of Ketel One Citron vodka, blood orange juice, Cointreau and lime juice. When you want a drink to go with that porterhouse, Carnevino’s bar can mix up something that will hit the spot.
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    • How many tables does Twist by Pierre Gagnaire have?

      Twist by Pierre Gagnaire boasts a total of 22 tables with 62 seats, many of them overlooking the Las Vegas Strip through the main dining room’s floor-to-ceiling windows. The restaurant also has a private dining room, which, if it’s not booked, may be used for regular reservations, that seats 16 diners. You can also order the full menu at the restaurant’s bar, though we think you’re better served by requesting a table closer to the signature floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Sin City skyline. You’ll face northeast, the best vantage point from this part of town, with clear views out to Planet Hollywood and further north up to Paris. And, of course, you’ll be able to pair those delicious views with the inventive food that comes your way.
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    • What is the interior design of Twist by Pierre Gagnaire?

      Twist by Pierre Gagnaire describes its interior design as being a “culinary show on a glittering stage, overlooking the city.” It’s no wonder: Adam Tihany — one of the biggest stars in the interior design and architecture community, directed this production.

      After walking down a candlelit hallway with black marble floors, you’ll see the Twist by Pierre Gagnaire’s signature motif of a cracked eggshell in the mural on the wall. The space feels sleek and slightly futuristic, without being ostentatious; 300 orbs dangle from the ceiling to light the dining room, creating an almost champagne-like look. More lights twinkle outside the room: Walls are made of rich marble, but one features floor-to-ceiling windows that look northeast out on to the Las Vegas Strip. If you glance back to where you came in, you’ll see the wine cooler above the entrance area, with full glass-and-steel walls upstairs giving you a peek into the restaurant’s cellar (if a cellar could be upstairs and made of glass, of course).

      Twist by Pierre Gagnaire’s eggshell motif plays on, with a plate of the same pattern adorning your table, along with a single candle in a carafe-like candleholder and small flowers suspended in a globe vase. The variety of shapes, textures and colors makes for an altogether colorful yet subdued ambience, which perfectly suits the fusion cuisine you’ll find in this Five-Star restaurant.
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    • Who is the chef at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire and what is his background?

      Legendary French chef Pierre Gagnaire is at the helm of Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, located inside the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. This upscale Five-Star restaurant is Gagnaire’s second pairing with the Hong Kong-based hotel brand (his acclaimed Pierre restaurant is the premier dining room at Mandarin Oriental’s flagship Hong Kong hotel). Hailing from a family of restaurateurs, Gagnaire made a name for himself with his first restaurant, St. Etienne, which he opened to acclaim in Paris in 1981. He has since gone on to preside over an empire of restaurants around the goal where he practices a unique approach to traditional French cooking.

      Ryuki Kawasaki is the chef de cuisine at Twist, and he acts as the on-the-scene translator of many of Gagnaire’s best culinary ideas. Kawasaki has worked with Gagnaire since 2005, previously as senior sous chef of Sketch Lecture Room, Gagnaire’s London restaurant. Kawasaki began his professional career in France as commis de cuisine at the acclaimed Paul Bocuse. He followed that up with stints as chef de partie at chef Joël Robuchon’s Château Restaurant Taillevent Robuchon in Japan. In 2002, Kawasaki headed to Paris to serve as demi-chef de partie at Restaurant Nirvana and then two years as senior sous chef at Restaurant Ô Rebelle. In 2005, he moved to London to cook at Sketch, and since then, he’s worked closely with chef Gagnaire.  

      At Twist, Kawasaki collaborates with Gagnaire to take diners on a culinary journey and exploration using surprising ingredient combinations and techniques to break down the expectations of even the most seasoned gourmet. 
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    • Does Zeffirino have a bar?

      Zefferino’s bar makes quite the impression— the handcrafted bar was imported from Italy and stands 40 feet over the Las Vegas restaurant’s first floor. Aside from just being visually impressive with marble, rich wood and glass accents, the bar has its utilitarian purposes: You’ll be able to order a full meal while seated at the bar, but you’ll also be able to enjoy a special menu filled with appetizers and a selection from the seafood bar (conveniently located in the middle of the bar top). For example, maybe you’ll want to try the fried Mediterranean skewers for $5.95, which come with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, olives and basil, served with Zeffirino sauce, or the devil’s tail, a baked jalapeño chili filled with pork, for $5.95. The seafood bar offers crab legs, oysters, clams, mussels and even a mixed platter, letting you choose what looks good to you and how much you’d like. As if that weren’t enough, the bar at Zeffirino hosts happy hour and late-night specials, with half-price well drinks, $5 house wine and $3 beer in the bar and lounge between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and the same drink specials, plus $2 shot specials between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m.
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    • What is the interior design of Zeffirino?

      Zeffirino has an original feel to it, even among the Italian restaurants you’ll find throughout The Venetian hotel, with a distinctive, Italian-villa styled space. The 40-foot-tall handcrafted bar was imported from Italy and towers over the first floor, while limestone columns, open windows and antique wares make you feel like you’re dining in the Mediterranean. And if that doesn’t do the trick, then the second-floor balcony overlooking the Grand Canal will surely transport you to Venice as you watch the gondolas float by carrying couples and crooning gondoliers. Being authentic means a lot to Zeffirino —its history dates back to 1939, when Zeffirino Belloni opened his first restaurant in Genova, Italy. Today, you’ll see that history in the antique furniture and taste it in the family recipes at the Las Vegas Zeffirino, all without having to cross the Atlantic.
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    • What is the interior design of Valentino?

      Valentino’s interior décor sets an elegant stage for executive chef Luciano Pellegrini’s traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. The entrance to the Las Vegas restaurant showcases a glittering red wall, while the intimate dining space features baby blue tablecloths set against the neutral tones of the rest of the decor. Mirrors and pinches of color channel the vibrancy of the food in the classically styled space. Tables are set with blue napkins, white plates and brown leather chairs, which all play a part in making Valentino feel more secluded and cozier than its casual sister restaurant, The Grill at Valentino.
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    • What is the interior design of Tao?

      Tao stands out from the crowd of restaurants and clubs in Las Vegas for a number of reasons — and its interior design is one big one. At 42,000 square feet, the complex features a swanky nightclub, ultra-lounge, banquet facility and restaurant. In all those areas, it’s hip Asian décor at its best. Small pools topped with flower petals welcome you at the entrance, setting the stage for the rest of the expansive space; the dark, lounge space features upholstered chairs at the bar, with low-set sofas near the entrance. Tables are also low — at a coffee-table height — with more traditional tables and seating in the dining room area. There you’ll spot candles in-laid into the wall and the restaurant’s centerpiece — a 20-foot, hand-carved statue of Buddha floating above an infinity pool swimming with Japanese koi. The rich silks and velvets and the dark atmosphere define Tao’s sexy-chic interior design, and the stone, wood and lush details make this lounge and bistro a distinct dining experience, even among the myriad of options you’ll have in Las Vegas.
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    • What is the interior design of Taqueria Cañonita?

      The interior design of Taqueria Cañonita has two distinct styles — an airy outdoor area and a lively indoor space. The outdoor area sits on one side of the restaurant’s pillars, where you’ll find a black-bricked patio replete with street lamps near The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s Grand Canal. Here, you’ll sit at wood-top tables with wrought-iron chairs as you watch the gondolas drift by. Inside, the Las Vegas restaurant has a lively, cantina style with a central bar and more tables and chairs. Its color scheme complements the authentic Mexican food, with a flavescent palette of reds, oranges and golds. Dashes of South-of-the-Border decorations, such as ceramics and green-leather upholstered chair seats, fill the cozy space, and a proud selection of tequilas is on display behind the bar. The honest décor helps put the emphasis on the food, without feeling ostentatious — and with Taqueria Cañonita’s self-described Mexico City soul food, we think the combination works to perfection.
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    • Does Postrio Bar & Grill have a kids menu?

      Unlike the majority of Las Vegas’ refined restaurants, Postrio Bar & Grill does have a separate kids’ menu. Kids, 11 years old and younger, can enjoy their own entrées for $6.95, which include pizza, grilled cheese, chicken fingers and cheesy parmesan pasta. Beverages include soft drinks, a Shirley Temple, a Roy Rogers, milk, chocolate milk and juices. And of course, no kids menu is complete without dessert. Your little diners can choose from vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, chocolate chip cookies with milk and Wolfgang Puck’s banana split. There’s also a separate list of frozen treats that includes Spago strawberry-banana craze, an IBC root beer float and a Breezin’ piña colada (virgin, naturally). If you’re looking for a place where Mom and Dad can score a refined meal, but the kids still have something designed just for them, Postrio Bar & Grill offers the best of both worlds.
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    • What is the best table at Postrio Bar & Grill?

      If you’re looking for an extra special experience, the best table at Postrio Bar & Grill would have to be the chef’s table. Here, you’ll have more space between you and your neighbors in the main dining room, and you’ll enjoy a more refined atmosphere than you will if you sit on the terrace at the Las Vegas restaurant. While the booths in the main dining room do offer some privacy, we still think the chef’s table is superior — not only is it a standout space, but the single globe chandelier that hangs above it adds another level of sophistication that makes it worth your while to reserve. Plus, with items like the American Kobe rib eye with Argentinean chimichurri and the lobster club sandwich, Postrio Bar & Grill gives you all the gastronomic and atmospheric reasons you need to choose this as your restaurant of choice inside the Venetian hotel.
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    • What is the interior design of SUSHISAMBA?

      Although the food fuses disparate cuisines like few restaurants do, SUSHISAMBA also has a lot to offer in terms of interior design. Really, you can’t miss the striking interior. The glass façade is self-described as “inspired by the linearity of and color of Mondrian,” which, in simpler terms, means you’ll see bright colors, with two concentric circle sculptures dominating the front of the restaurant. Throughout SUSHISAMBA, you’ll see video projections of Carnaval in Rio, drawing from that Brazilian influence and cuisine. And the back “favela” walls are filled with more vibrant graffiti, giving SUSHISAMBA a lively interior design that you won’t see anywhere else.
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    • What is the interior design of Shibuya?

      Sure, Shibuya is MGM Grand’s shrine of Japanese cuisine, but don’t expect to see Buddha statues at this Three-Star locale. Instead you’ll find a sleek décor giving way to an extensive menu of fresh sushi, traditional teppanyaki and modern Japanese fare, along with the widest selection of sake — more than 125 varieties — in Las Vegas. Inspired by Tokyo’s über-hip Shibuya district, the restaurant combines sleek organic elements like polished bamboo tables and undulating “seaweed” room dividers with graphic nods such as a digital color-changing screen and a red matchstick-like wall design. The quintessential lantern lights are given a modern touch and the long black-and-white sushi bar is nothing but inviting.
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    • Does Pinot Brasserie have a bar?

      Pinot Brasserie features an intimate bar that’s just on the other side of the restaurant’s terrace area. You’ll find high-back leather chairs on the terrace side and a few more on the inside of the main dining room. Order a standard cocktail at the bar or peruse the Las Vegas restaurant’s ample wine cellar offerings. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a full meal off Pinot Brasserie’s menu. The bar area has a few televisions (usually tuned in to sports channels), and its U-shape gives it an extra cozy touch. For a great meal with quick service, we definitely recommend bellying up to Pinot Brasserie’s bar.
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    • What is the interior design of Pearl?

      It’s no secret Las Vegas is upping the ante on its dining options, and spots like Pearl, the MGM Grand’s palace of Chinese cuisine, prove why you can skip the all-you-can eat buffet and not break the bank. Head to this Two-Star locale and you’ll find a wide-open space artfully designed by the hip Tony Chi. A warm palette of honey-hued furnishings, wooden accents and chocolate carpeting fills the high-ceiling space, and the plush low-back banquettes, inspired by the typical seating areas of ancient Oriental opium dens, are immediately inviting. The contemporary rooms are updated with ultra-modern mirrored ceiling light fixtures, swanky red lanterns and two parallel, floor-to-ceiling teal mosaic walls. And although you’ll find rotating lazy Susan-like tops on many of the tables, don’t expect this to be your typical Chinese restaurant experience. You won’t find chopsticks on these tables, and chef Kai-Wa Yau’s offers an updated version of classic Canton and Shanghai cuisines.
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    • Does Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro have a bar?

      Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro does have a bar, immediately to the left when you enter the restaurant. The bar has a classic design to it with contemporary elements for a splash of style; above the central bar area, globe lights hang down in what look like bunches of grapes, while the bar also offers you an iced seafood selection for brunch, lunch and dinner, with all the tasty bits on display. The French bistro elements of the restaurant necessitate a fine wine selection, and Morels doesn’t let you down, though you don’t have to sit at the bar to enjoy all the bottles the restaurant offers. And as a steakhouse, Morels offers a number of scotches and cocktails to boot. Whatever your beverage vice is, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro is sure to have something for you, on the rocks or straight up, at its elegant bar.
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    • What is the interior design of Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro?

      Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro has an elegant dining room, a full bar with iced seafood on display and a patio overlooking Las Vegas boulevard, so you’ll be able to experience several different atmospheres, all within the same restaurant. The dining room takes off with the French steakhouse theme, with white-and-blue leather upholstered chairs at a variety of round and square tables, with white tablecloths, large, curtained windows and dark wood accents. The patio area faces out toward the patio at LAVO and runs parallel to Las Vegas Boulevard, with wicker-backed chairs surrounding the patio tables. The chandeliers and rich color palette give Morels French Steakhouse a style all its own, combining what you’d expect of a French bistro with the strong décor of a steakhouse.
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    • What is the interior design of Lagasse’s Stadium?

      The interior design at Lagasse’s Stadium takes sports bar to a whole new level. The main room features stadium seating, all centered on a 9-by-16-foot main television, it’s a sports lovers dream. With more than 100 HDTVs throughout the space you can’t turn your head without catching another game.

      Along with the main stadium, you’ll also see a number of private rooms, each filled with sports memorabilia, more TVs and multiple seating areas. Some of the private rooms have pool tables, and there’s even a private gaming room inside the Emeril Lagasse restaurant. Head outside to the patio, where you’ll enjoy views of multiple televisions and the Las Vegas Strip, all while you recline in comfortable leather sofas and chairs. Lagasse’s Stadium is something of a sports fan’s heaven — and with great food and beer, too.
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    • What is the interior design of LAVO?

      LAVO has a Roman bathhouse design that’s punctuated by stylish accents, such as Murano chandeliers. Its luxurious little details and almost Moroccan-palace vibe makes this Las Vegas restaurant and nightclub stand out from the rest. Plus, with more than 20,000 square feet of space, LAVO has all sorts of areas to make every visit here feel different. Since it has a prime location inside the Palazzo along Las Vegas Boulevard, LAVO’s terrace lets you look out over the Strip while you nosh on a Kobe-beef meatball or sip on a signature cocktail. The expansive lounge area and all the different rooms ooze a distinct, sexy vibe — and don’t be surprised if you spot a celebrity or two hanging out.
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    • What is the interior design of I Love Burgers?

      What’s black, white and red all over? I Love Burgers. This simple, retro diner is just one long rectangle, with three simple colors filling up the space: white, black and red. The black-and-white diamond-shaped tiles, black booths and white tables give you that classic diner feel, and the red chairs and red accents add a classic pop. Wood accents along the walls give the restaurant a warmer feel than you’d expect from a standard diner. But make no bones about it: I Love Burgers wants you to focus on the food, and the simple décor just serves as a clean backdrop to your burger-based meal.
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    • What is the interior design of Grand Lux Café?

      Grand Lux Café in the Palazzo hotel shares many of the style points that you’ll find in the restaurant of the same name inside the Venetian hotel. The main difference between the two, aside from location, is sheer size; while the Grand Lux Café in the Venetian has a private dining room that can seat up to 100, the same restaurant in the Palazzo seats only 70 guests in its private dining room. The main dining spaces here feel more intimate than those in the Venetian, if only because they’re not as wide open as its sister restaurant. The décor in the two eateries was created by David Overton, founder of the Cheesecake Factory, to combine the elegance of European cafés, trattorias and bistros with American-style food. Marble floors, intricate ceiling and wall decorations, and a variety of chair and bench setups make the Grand Lux Café a comfortable place to dine — something you can do at the Las Vegas restaurant 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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    • What is the interior design of Delmonico Steakhouse?

      Delmonico Steakhouse has a bright, charming interior design. Throwing out the assumption that all steakhouses have to be outfitted in dark tones, Delmonico strays toward a simple yet vibrant décor. The main dining room’s vaulted ceiling curves up between the columns of the room, and the tables, walls and ceilings all have a gold-and-brown hue to them. The lounge area feels wide open, with groups of low-to-the-ground chairs huddled together to create an increased sense of space. If you look up to the middle of the ceiling here, you’ll see a tall opening with a handful of globe lights hanging down. And the walls aren’t exactly walls — floor-to-ceiling windows and doors fill the front wall of the lounge, which exudes a pleasant gold hue that’s offset by the clean lines of the windows and chairs. The lounge doesn’t have the same columns as the main dining room, which helps contrast the rooms even further; whereas the main dining room includes pockets of privacy and feels more intimate, the lounge focuses on openness and shared space. But between the two spaces, we think you’ll be able to find an area at Delmonico that works just right for you — and even if you don’t, there’s a special table on the other side of the wine cellar and even a chef’s table that can help make any meal that much more special.
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    • What is the interior design of FiAmma?

      If you think all of Las Vegas is gaudy neon lights and slot machines, think again, because at FiAmma, MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, you’ll find a sleek décor of earth toned-furnishings, polished wooden floors and plush chocolate banquettes with honey-hued pillows designed by Yabu Pushelberg. The tall ceilings give a wide open feel to the high-energy dining room, while the intimate lounge, where you’ll find a trendy bar scene, hosts a glass-enclosed fireplace, a nod to the restaurant’s namesake, which means “flame” in Italian. Modern accents include impressive sunburst clustered bamboo nest lighting and an undulating sculptural wave wall, setting a stylish mood for the Three-Star restaurant’s menu of updated Italian classics.
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    • What is the interior design of Dos Caminos?

      Once inside Dos Caminos, take in the chic, Asian-inspired lounge atmosphere, full of rich colors — deep reds, purples and golds glowing throughout the space. It’s somewhat surprising that the design of this Mod-Mex cuisine restaurant is Asian-inspired, but it somehow works. The marble floors, plush red carpet and spacious main room all combine for a club-like ambience, without the crowds and blaring music. You’ll appreciate the finer points of the restaurant’s design with the clean, straight lines throughout the space offset by splashes of color, such as purple curtains in front of a metallic-brick wall. Whether you sit at the bar or one of the leather sofas, you can take in the mélange of colors and smooth textures throughout Dos Caminos that combine for a stylish dining space — and one that serves plenty of great food, too.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of FIRST Food & Bar?

      FIRST Food & Bar revives the neighborhood bar and diner concept for the 21st century, but does so with a style all its own. Rather than filling the spacious restaurant with kitschy diner or dive bar décor, FIRST Food & Bar goes for an industrial, urban interior design. The wood floors sport large black swirls, and lights look like modern art hidden inside jet-black balls of spikes or a chandelier made up of what looks to be old-school glass soda bottles. A photo booth in the dining room adds a playful vibe. Large high-top wooden tables seat eight in black cutout bar stools, while regular tables hold four in retro red chairs. The roomy black booths along the stone wall with windows accommodate six. Try to sit in one of the booths if you can; the views out the floor-to-ceiling windows let you look out on the Strip to get you pumped for a night on the town. The Las Vegas restaurant manages to combine the feeling of a hip lounge with a more comfortable, local eatery.
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    • What is the interior design of Craftsteak?

      Chef Tom Colicchio, of Top Chef notoriety, opened this temple to all things meat in 2002 as the MGM Grand’s flagship steakhouse and promised a restaurant philosophy where simple is better. He works to find the best produce and ingredients from small farms for the inventive menu, and the modern décor plays into this minimalistic state of mind. A combination of cherry wood panels, earth-toned furnishings, and red and butter-colored accents fill this high-ceiling space. Bare cherry-blossom branches in vases and spare bulbs dangling from the ceiling add a touch of utilitarian décor to the serene rooms. The Three-Star restaurant’s award-winning wine collection, armed with a variety of California varietals, is elegantly displayed behind the slender bar.
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    • What is the interior design of Carnevino?

      Carnevino goes rustic with its interior design; the rich wood floors, heavy draperies and Italian accents give the steakhouse a distinct feel that sets it apart from other high-end Las Vegas restaurants. The cabinets and drawers were imported from Italy, just to give the restaurant a more authentic, antique feel. We think you’ll enjoy the 16-foot wood-beam ceilings, marble and wood touches, and drapes accenting about the myriad windows and doors throughout the open dining space. All of the parts combine for a classic, comfortable atmosphere —though you probably won’t spend too much time focusing on Carnevino’s décor, once you sink your teeth into the filet mignon.
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    • What is the interior design of Dal Toro Ristorante?

      Before we talk about the interior design of Dal Toro Ristorante, we need to talk about the exterior. The patio plays an essential role in many diners’ experiences, with the sound of the trickling water from the Palladian fountains and the sights of the Las Vegas Strip; you’ll have plenty to feast your ears, eyes (and appetite) on. Once inside you’ll notice the restaurant’s modern look, with sleek lines throughout the main dining room area and a glowing bar. Near the front entrance you’ll see a private dining room, flanked on its sides by walls that double as wine racks. Downstairs, the Las Vegas restaurant showcases rare automobiles and motorcycles in its state-of-the-art showroom, with cars such as Lamborghinis, Porsches and Bentleys on display. No other Italian restaurant in Las Vegas offers you the distinctly designed spaces like Dal Toro Ristorante does, but you’ll just have to check to see for yourself.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What are five things I should know about CUT?

      If you’re dreaming of a perfectly cooked ribeye or a plate full of Kobe sliders, head to CUT, stat. For more reasons to book a reservation, check out our top five things to know about the steakhouse:

      1. You should bring your appetite. This is not the place to order something light. The star menu items feature savory beef and meats, such as the black Angus ribeye from Creekstone Farms in Kansas.

      2. Wolfgang Puck is a genius. The restaurant’s proprietor, Wolfgang Puck, earned a reputation world-round for inventive, flavorful food. CUT is no exception, taking steakhouse favorites and adding a touch of flair to make each dish special. The creamed spinach dish has fried organic egg folded in to it.

      3. You can walk in. Grab a seat in the lounge at the front of the restaurant and order signature appetizers, such as the Kobe beef sliders, sans reservation.

      4. The mustards kill it. Mustards must mean a lot to Wolfgang Puck. We were offered four kinds of mustard to try with our meal (though we’re purists when it comes to steak), including Dijon, homemade whole grain and “violet” mustard, made with cabernet grapes.

      5. The Wagyu beef is a must-try. CUT specializes in Wagyu beef, some of the very best cuts money can buy. The eatery has both 100 percent Australian Wagyu ribeye, as well as crossbreed American Wagyu/Angus “Kobe style” steaks.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of Bouchon?

      Bouchon flaunts a French bistro interior design, created to match the more casual French dining experience chef Thomas Keller sought in both the cuisine and ambience. The Adam Tihany-designed space features high ceilings, neutral-colored walls and tall French doors that combine for an overall relaxed, but sophisticated environment. The predominantly blue-patterned floors feature a fleur-de-lis-like design, with black, off-white and red accents adding a splash of color to the space. Rich woodwork and globe lamps evoke the feeling of an aged Paris hideaway, and the simplicity of white tablecloths and white-with-a-blue-stripe plates helps to relieve any air of pretension. Instead, you can focus on the simple elegance, pewter bar and charming fountains bubbling just outside the main dining room, which all add another dimension to Bouchon’s French-bistro feel.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of CUT?

      CUT’s interior design is very square — but not in the slangy sense. Virtually everything in the restaurant has a square or rectangular shape to it, from the booths to the chandeliers. In fact, you won’t find a curved line in the entire steakhouse save for the plates. Square picture frames feature dramatic, black-and-white photos of landscapes. Several chandeliers hang from the ceiling, each composed of individual glass cubes. Mirrors in the back and to the left of the entrance make the space appear even larger, though you won’t have to worry about other diners quashing your conversation, as tables at CUT have adequate space between them. CUT’s overall design has a very masculine, but modern feel to it that is both inviting and strong.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of B&B Ristorante?

      The interior design in B&B Ristorante is fairly subdued; while the atmosphere feels quaint and refined, nothing about it will particularly catch your eye. White tablecloths adorn the tables, while the walls exude an inviting, honey-colored hue. The lights are dimmed, though not too much, and dark wood cabinets line the walls. On those cabinet shelves you’ll see bottles upon bottles of wine, which makes the restaurant feel more like someone’s home, as opposed to a restaurant in the middle of Las Vegas. If you’re looking for more privacy, look to the right side of the restaurant where B&B keeps its grotto, a semi-private room with room for 12 diners. The grotto is a bit narrow, though it can be closed off to provide even more intimacy during your meal. Otherwise, B&B Ristorante feels comfortable and unassuming, which almost belies the amount of attention the restaurant puts into every dish.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What are desserts like at Zine Noodles Dim Sum?

      Zine Noodles Dim Sum serves just a few Asian desserts, but each has a different flavor, texture and presentation. The most popular offering is the mango pudding, a sweet but light way to finish your meal. Another favorite is the Japanese mochi, dough balls filled with ice cream. For more unusual treats, try the silky sweet tofu custard, crispy-fried sweet sesame ball, pan-fried red bean paste pancake or the red bean pastry with vanilla ice cream. The desserts all cost $7 or $8, so go ahead and order a couple of them.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Is Zine Noodles Dim Sum a romantic restaurant?

      Go ahead and bring your sweetie pie to Zine Noodles Dim Sum — it’s a romantic restaurant. The warm, décor gives you a comfortable place to dine, while the chic lighting and feng shuidécor add an element of sophistication to any meal. Many of the dishes at the Las Vegas restaurant are great for sharing, so order a bunch and chat about the delicious ingredients. The menu at Zine presents plenty of favorites — like Mongolian beef — as well as a few surprises — like chilled jellyfish — so it’s up to you how traditional or adventurous your meal gets. But no matter what you order, you’ll find the Las Vegas restaurant to be a nice spot for a romantic outing.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Does Zine Noodles Dim Sum Restaurant have a children’s menu?

      Zine Noodles Dim Sum doesn’t have a dedicated kids’ menu, but the restaurant offers enough small dishes that you’ll be able to find something that will fit your child’s appetite. The pan-fried chicken pot stickers are mild enough for young palates, and the appetizer comes with six dumplings. If your child needs something a little more substantial, most of the dishes are great for sharing, so give Junior some forkfuls of your honey-glazed barbecue pork. And if there’s enough room, the Las Vegas restaurant’s desserts, like the mango pudding or the mochi ice cream, will be sure to make your kids leave happy.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Does Zine Noodles Dim Sum have any special menus?

      If Zine Noodles Dim Sum’s mix of Cantonese, Vietnamese, Szechuan and other Asian cuisines leaves you undecided on what to order, try the special chef’s tasting menu. For $35.95, the special menu lets you have a three-course meal, any time between 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. It includes your choice of soup — either the signature hot-and-sour or the chicken sweet corn soup — a main course of pepper-crusted beef tenderloin or honey-glazed walnut prawn with seafood fried rice, and a dessert of strawberry, mango or chocolate mochi ice cream. Otherwise, you can expect to pay about $40 to $50 for anà la carte meal at the Las Vegas restaurant.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the menu like at Zine Noodles Dim Sum?

      Zine Noodles Dim Sum combines the cuisines of Cantonese, Vietnamese, Szechuan and other Asian cultures, all in one warm, sleek dining setting. The menu features a number of different appetizers, soups as well as noodle, rice and barbecue options. The authentic eats include pan-fried chicken pot stickers, Silki chicken with sea snail soup, satay oxtail and tendon noodle soup, sliced abalone and chicken congee, and a pan-fried curry crab. You’ll see more clay pot and rice dishes on the menu. End with desserts like mango pudding or sweet tofu custard. Wash it all down with beverages like an iced lychee drink. If you want to try several courses, order the chef’s tasting menu, which includes a choice of signature hot and sour or chicken sweet corn soup; a main course of pepper-crusted beef tenderloin or honey-glazed walnut prawn with seafood fried rice; and a dessert of strawberry, mango or chocolate mochiice cream, all for just $35.95. Zine Noodles Dim Sum’s menu spans across a number of different Asian cultures, bringing the best food of the continent right to The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the price range for a meal at Zine Noodles Dim Sum?

      Expect to pay between $40 and $50 for a meal at Zine Noodles Dim Sum. Appetizers range between $6 and $17, with the majority costing under $10. Barbecue and roasted dishes, such as the Chiu chow-style spiced duck, go for $17, with most items in that category in the same range. Soups are between $10 and $17.

      The Las Vegas restaurant’s Vietnamese specialties, like pho taibovien and gan, cost around $20, and the comforting congee rice porridges are about $20. The chef’s special dishes, like the steamed lobster smothered in garlic sauce, are toward the higher end of the menu, with plates ranging between $25 and $100. Fried noodles, clay pots and rice all cost around $20, with desserts about $8 each. You’ll have a variety of foods at the pan-Asian restaurant that can fit a range of budgets.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What are the five best things to order at Zine Noodles Dim Sum?

      Zine Noodles Dim Sum blends Cantonese, Vietnamese, Szechuan and other Asian cuisines, giving you a whole host of soups, appetizers and grilled dishes to fill up on. Here’s our list of the five best things to order at the Las Vegas restaurant:

      1. Chilled jellyfish. It’s not your run-of-the-mill appetizer, but if you’re up for an adventurous meal, try out this delicacy of the sea.

      2. Silki chicken with sea snail soup. Another daring option, this double-boiled chicken and snail soup gives you an authentic dish you’re unlikely to see in most dim sum restaurants.

      3. Spare rib. The barbecue pork spare rib is fall-off-the-bone good, and gives you just enough food to pair with a soup or appetizer and still feel full.

      4. Pan-fried spring onion pancake. If you come to Zine Noodle Dim Sum, the scallion pancake is good for sopping up that extra bit of congee or some stray black bean sauce, but it’s also delicious on its own.

      5. Mango pudding. One of the best ways to finish a meal, this sweet and exotic pudding is light enough to still fit in after a sizeable meal.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of Zine Noodles Dim Sum?

      The interior design of Zine Noodles Dim Sum has a warm, Asian vibe to it; the red-orange glow outside the entrance hints that it’s a swank place, but the inviting tables and booths make you feel more relaxed than you might think. Overall, the restaurant is done up in browns and tans, though the leather banks and marble floors exude a level of sophistication. Feng shui aesthetics permeate the space, with just a handful of small vases and sculptures decorating the dining room. But that red-orange glow captivates you through the dim lights in the restaurant, leading you down a warm path to delicious noodles, soups and rice dishes.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Does Zine Noodles Dim Sum have a bar?

      You’ll find a bar at Zine Noodles Dim Sum at the end of the restaurant. There, you’ll be able to sip on a cocktail or order a full meal without having to get a table — a great option if you’re flying solo. The Las Vegas restaurant combines Cantonese, Vietnamese, Szechuan and other Asian cuisines all in one sleek dining space, and the bar just serves as an extension of that. Chef Simon To is the mastermind behind the pan-Asian cuisine, and he also put together the Paiza Club, the über-exclusive Asian restaurant for casino high rollers. So if you aren’t lucky enough to get access to the Paiza, Zine Noodles Dim Sum is the next best thing.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What are desserts like at Zeffirino?

      The most popular desserts at Zeffirino are its tiramisu and sfogliata. You’re probably familiar with tiramisu, a ladyfingers sponge cake made with mascarpone cheese it’s a Zeffirino dessert specialty. But the sfogliata might not be so familiar; it’s a flaky puff pastry made with Zeffirino’s cream, yours to try for $13.95. The Las Vegas restaurant also serves a number of other desserts, such as the diabella, a Bavarian white chocolate cream and milk chocolate ganache, as well as a variety of gelati and sorbetti, including the affogato all’Whiskey, made with raisins; marsala gelato with whiskey and whipped cream; or the coppa paciugo, made with croccante (Italian praline), pistachio and Malaga gelato with whipped cream and raspberries. You’ll see more traditional favorites on Zeffirino’s dessert menu than at many other Italian restaurants, thanks in large part to the restaurant’s family history that dates back to 1939.
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    • Are there any signature dishes at Zeffirino?

      Zeffirino, an Italian restaurant inside The Venetian hotel, has a history that predates the hotel by nearly six decades—the first Zeffirino opened back in 1939 in Genova, Italy. Since then, the son of the original restaurant’s owner, Gian Paolo Belloni, has shared the family tradition around the world, including its Las Vegas outpost. Along with house made pastas, the restaurant is most famous for its pesto sauce: Pope John Paul II once called Gian Paolo the “Pope’s pesto maker. ” On the dinner menu at Zeffirino, you’ll find the trofie alla crema di pesto con patate e fagioli, a house made pasta sautéed in pesto cream sauce with potatoes and green beans that draws from the special family history. With each bite you take of your meal at Zeffirino, you can be sure your dish comes with a side of authenticity.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the dress code at Zine Noodles Dim Sum?

      Zine Noodles Dim Sum has a casual dress code, though it’s not the most casual of the restaurants you’ll find inside The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino. Located on the casino level of the hotel, Zine offers you the mix of Cantonese, Vietnamese, Szechuan and other Asian cuisines, all in a warm, clearly Eastern-inspired environment. Open for lunch and into the early morning hours, Zine offers the kind of ambience and food that lets you feel comfortable whether you’re in shorts and flip-flops or business-casual attire. So if you get a craving for pho, noodles or even kungpao chicken, Zine Noodles Dim Sum will have something for you.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Is Zeffirino a romantic restaurant?

      With an Italian-villa style, flaunting sweeping open spaces, imported marble and recipes that go back to 1939 Genova, Italy, Zeffirino has plenty to offer in the romance department. Many diners request tables near the railing in the upstairs balcony, where you can catch a glimpse of the Grand Canal at The Venetian hotel, where gondoliers sing and steer their gondolas through the waterway. Wine plays an essential part of the dinner experience at Zeffirino. Each tasting menu features its own wine pairings, so you’ll set the mood with ambience, cuisine and intimate conversation, all combining for a slice of romance, Italian style. And if you want that slice of Italian romance personified, just order a piece of Zeffirino’s most popular dessert, the tiramisu, maybe even to share.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the menu like at Zeffirino?

      The menu at Zeffirino draws from decades of family experience, since the first Zeffirino opened its doors in 1939 in Genova, Italy. Like the other restaurants of the same name throughout the world, this Las Vegas eatery specializes in northern Italian cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. The restaurant inside The Venetian also serves a wide variety of steaks and chicken, though Zeffirino has earned praise worldwide for its pesto: Pope John Paul II once called Gian Paolo Belloni, the son of Zeffirino Belloni, the “Pope’s pesto maker. ” Zeffirino serves a wide array of house made pastas and authentic entrées, with prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner; the prix fixe lunch menu will cost you $22.95, plus tax and tip, while the prix fixe dinner menu runs $44.95, plus tax and tip.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the price range for a meal at Zeffirino?

      If you come in for lunch at Zeffirino, you can expect to pay about $30 or so, per person. The most expensive lunch entrée, the filetto di branzino alla catalana, a pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass fillet with white wine and lobster meat served in a pink sauce with spinach, tops out at $25. If you want a complete meal at a great price, the Grand Canal menu for lunch includes a choice of appetizer, main course, dessert and coffee for $22.95, with such options as a 6-inch pizza with tomato, cheese and basil appetizer; sautéed spaghetti with bacon, egg yolk and a touch of cream entrée; and a dessert of mini-pastries with coffee or tea.

      For dinner, you’ll be able to dine a la carte; expect to spend about $100 per person for dinner, with wine included, as wine plays an essential part in the cuisine Zeffirino serves. If you choose the Zeffirino complete dinner menu, for $44.95 plus tax and tip, you’ll get your choice of appetizer, including fried calamari with breaded zucchini; a house made pasta filled with veal, cheese and fruit served in a pesto cream sauce; your choice of entrée, including grilled beef tenderloin medallion with Barolo reduction; and a dessert of assorted mini pastries with coffee or tea.

      And we have to mention that Zeffirino doesn’t leave kids out; the little ones have their own menu, with a variety of dishes for just $9.95.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What are the five best things to order at Zeffirino?

      Zeffirino takes its successful family restaurant originally founded in Genova, Italy in 1939, and translates it to Las Vegas with style and authentic touches; you’ll be able to taste the history in every tried-and-true dish. Here’s a list of the five best things to order at Zeffirino:

      1. Sfoglia di glutine, scaglie di Parmigiano e Germogli di rucola: It’s a mouthful, of words and of food, but this Carpaccio of seitan with shaved parmesan, arugula sprouts and extra virgin olive oil isn’t something you can find in every Italian restaurant.

      2. Filetto di branzino alla Catalana: If you like seafood, then this pan-seared Mediterranean sea bass with white wine and half a lobster served in a pink sauce will be right up your gastronomic alley.

      3. Aragosta diavolo: Zeffirino knows how to play to the seafood lovers; here you’ll get a 1.5-pound lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops tossed in linguine with a spicy tomato sauce.

      4. Costoletta di vitello alla valdostana: They take a veal chop, pan sear it, then add Fontina cheese and serve it over a Barolo-wine-and-Fontina fondue to make a savory dish that tastes as if it were straight out of the Aosta Valley.

      5. Trofie alla crema di pesto con patate e fagiolini: The Zeffirino family has made its name with its pesto, and Pope John Paul II once called Gian Paolo Belloni, the son of Zeffirino Belloni, the “Pope’s pesto maker.” For us, that’s a good enough reason to try the house made pasta sautéed in pesto cream sauce with potatoes and green beans.
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    • What is the best table at Zeffirino?

      The best table at Zeffirino lies in the upstairs balcony, overlooking the Grand Canal of The Venetian hotel. Several tables boast front-row views, so you won’t have to request one in particular when making a reservation. But if you’re looking for a little more intimacy, the Las Vegas restaurant also has one table in the back of the restaurant with curtains that offer you increased privacy. That just means you’ll have options; if you need a view, you’ll get it at Zeffirino, but if you’re looking for a cozy corner to spark some romance, you can get that, too.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Does Zeffirino have a bar?

      Zefferino’s bar makes quite the impression— the handcrafted bar was imported from Italy and stands 40 feet over the Las Vegas restaurant’s first floor. Aside from just being visually impressive with marble, rich wood and glass accents, the bar has its utilitarian purposes: You’ll be able to order a full meal while seated at the bar, but you’ll also be able to enjoy a special menu filled with appetizers and a selection from the seafood bar (conveniently located in the middle of the bar top). For example, maybe you’ll want to try the fried Mediterranean skewers for $5.95, which come with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, olives and basil, served with Zeffirino sauce, or the devil’s tail, a baked jalapeño chili filled with pork, for $5.95. The seafood bar offers crab legs, oysters, clams, mussels and even a mixed platter, letting you choose what looks good to you and how much you’d like. As if that weren’t enough, the bar at Zeffirino hosts happy hour and late-night specials, with half-price well drinks, $5 house wine and $3 beer in the bar and lounge between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., and the same drink specials, plus $2 shot specials between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of Zeffirino?

      Zeffirino has an original feel to it, even among the Italian restaurants you’ll find throughout The Venetian hotel, with a distinctive, Italian-villa styled space. The 40-foot-tall handcrafted bar was imported from Italy and towers over the first floor, while limestone columns, open windows and antique wares make you feel like you’re dining in the Mediterranean. And if that doesn’t do the trick, then the second-floor balcony overlooking the Grand Canal will surely transport you to Venice as you watch the gondolas float by carrying couples and crooning gondoliers. Being authentic means a lot to Zeffirino —its history dates back to 1939, when Zeffirino Belloni opened his first restaurant in Genova, Italy. Today, you’ll see that history in the antique furniture and taste it in the family recipes at the Las Vegas Zeffirino, all without having to cross the Atlantic.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the dress code at Zeffirino?

      Zeffirino has a business casual dress code, though its location near the Grand Canal in The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes often brings in more casually dressed diners. As a general rule, dinner has a greater formal element, but you don’t have to break out the formalwear; the Las Vegas restaurant from the famed Belloni family also serves lunch and a special happy hour menu, so sitting at the bar might be your best option if you come in casual attire. Regardless of what you’re wearing, we think you’ll enjoy Zeffirino’s two-floor villa style, extensive menu and terrific views overlooking the Grand Canal.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Is Valentino a romantic restaurant?

      Especially within The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s restaurant row, Valentino is one of the more romantic restaurants the hotel offers, if only because its main dining room sits far enough off the row to muffled the constant buzz of the hall’s dining and gaming guests. The Las Vegas outfit of chef Piero Selvaggio has a more intimate feel than many restaurants in Las Vegas, thanks to its smaller physical size and lower ceilings — which make it feel pleasantly warm. Valentino’s classic Italian menu and vast selection of wine help the romantic cause, too — we think you’ll feel the amore.
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    • What are desserts like at Valentino?

      The desserts at Valentino — as with the rest of the menu — feel familiarly Italian, but with a few surprises to keep things inventive and fresh. Choose from the caramelized puff pastry napoleon with Nutella filling, or the signature tiramisu with white chocolate and Frangelico, or opt for the Gianduja pistachio and nougat cake with amaretto gelato. Other decadent options include the hocolate filled frittelle with vanilla sauce and coconut gelato, or the chocolate ravioli with berries and mint soup. And of course, you can’t go wrong with the daily soufflé — always light as air. All the desserts at Valentino come with the same price tag — $16. Your challenge will be in picking just one.
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    • Does Valentino have a kids menu?

      Valentino doesn’t have a kids’ menu, though the Las Vegas restaurant can certainly reduce portion sizes to accommodate your youngsters. If you’d like to try the classic Italian cuisine, but can’t find a sitter for the kids, you might want to try The Grill at Valentino instead, which serves a separate menu, still crafted by executive chef Luciano Pellegrini. You’ll be able to enjoy your food in a more relaxed atmosphere as well, with a laid-back dress code and casual vibe that might be more comfortable for kids. But if your littlest diners can sit still and already enjoy the finer things in life, go ahead and make an early reservation in Valentino’s main dining room so they can try the refined Italian cuisine.
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    • Does Valentino have a bar?

      Valentino has a bar — and actually, it has a whole second restaurant with its own distinct menu and vibe. Before you formally enter Valentino, you’ll pass through The Grill at Valentino, a more casual spin on the Las Vegas restaurant’s Italian cuisine, brought to you by the same executive chef, Luciano Pellegrini. At the bar, immediately to the right of the entrance, you’ll be able to order from the menu at either restaurant, giving you twice the number of Italian favorites to choose from. From the bar, you’ll feel the energy of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s restaurant row — Valentino sits cushioned between the end of the hotel’s gaming floor and the beginning of its string of restaurants. You can also sit in the casual lounge area, where you don’t need a reservation, or dressed-up clothing. So if you’re looking for an altogether more casual experience, but still want Valentino’s elegant Italian food, just grab a stool and ask for a menu.
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    • What is the best table at Valentino?

      You won’t have to look far to find the best table at Valentino. Right up against the restaurant’s entrance, where you’ll spot the Valentino name upon a glittering red wall, you’ll see a lone table — the best in the house. From this vantage point, you’ll be able to gaze out onto two dining spaces; the back section, where Valentino has its main dining room, and the front, where The Grill at Valentino has its bar and lounge areas. Your table serves as a fulcrum between the two worlds, putting you in the culinary spotlight — though we think you’re focus will shift to Valentino’s traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine the moment you take your first bite.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the menu like at Valentino?

      Valentino, the Las Vegas sister-restaurant of Valentino in Santa Monica, offers a menu filled with traditional and contemporary Italian delights, with a number of different à la carte and tasting menu options to keep your taste buds on their toes. On the a la carte menu, you’ll find elaborate appetizers such as la cappesante, a dish made with bay scallops wrapped in pancetta and drizzled with a white wine butter caper sauce, and pastas such as saffron-topped risotto with smoked salmon scaloppini. Traditional seafood dishes include cioppino, a stew of mixed seafood and shellfish with garlic bruschetta, and you can also order meat entrees such as the Australian Wagyu steak. You’ll also find daily specials listed on a separate menu, with ever-changing options such as tuna tartare or a pan-seared opah with tomato vinaigrette.

      The tasting menus at Valentino allow you to sample some of the restaurant’s best dishes at set prices. Options include a four-course menu of the restaurant’s classics in the Sample from Valentino’s Cookbook menu, the six-course Chef’s Extravaganza menu, or the five-course Taste of Our Menu option — a feast made of luxury ingredients.
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    • What are the five best things to order at Valentino?

      Valentino, the Las Vegas outpost of James Beard award winner Piero Selvaggio’s Santa Monica restaurant, serves traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine in an elegant environment inside The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. Here’s our list of the five best things to order at Valentino:

      1. Carpaccio. It’s not guaranteed to be on the menu, but the beef carpaccio with shaved black summer truffle and crispy ciabatta is a well-executed classic and a delightful meal opener.

      2. Le cappesante. Sea of Cortez bay scallops are wrapped in pancetta and served with a white wine butter caper sauce, with delicious results.

      3. I garganellineri. This black, house made pasta is tossed with lobster carbonara, for a taste of the best the sea (lobster and sea urchin) and land (bacon and egg yolks) have to offer.

      4. Bistecca. If you like steak, you’ll have a tough time finding a cut better than Valentino’s Australian Wagyu flat iron steak, served with arugula and zucchini.

      5. Chocolate ravioli with berries and mint soup. There’s not a lot more to tell you here — this fresh and playful dessert gives you chocolate, fruit and mint for a mix of light and decadent.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the interior design of Valentino?

      Valentino’s interior décor sets an elegant stage for executive chef Luciano Pellegrini’s traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine. The entrance to the Las Vegas restaurant showcases a glittering red wall, while the intimate dining space features baby blue tablecloths set against the neutral tones of the rest of the decor. Mirrors and pinches of color channel the vibrancy of the food in the classically styled space. Tables are set with blue napkins, white plates and brown leather chairs, which all play a part in making Valentino feel more secluded and cozier than its casual sister restaurant, The Grill at Valentino.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the dress code at Valentino?

      Valentino has a business casual dress code. While the Las Vegas restaurant requests guests dress in a refined style, The Grill at Valentino lets you wear more casual clothing. Even so, the more sophisticated, fine-dining atmosphere in Valentino lends itself well to dressing up, if only just a little bit. We think it’s worth your while to at least wear a collared shirt or a stylish dress for dinner at Valentino; the inspired Italian cuisine from chef Luciano Pellegrini boasts enough pomp and circumstance that you’ll want to greet the cultured cuisine in a smart style.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the price range for a meal at Valentino?

      The price range for a meal at Valentino depends on how you plan to dine; the Las Vegas restaurant offers a choice between à la carte ordering and tasting menus. On the à la carte menu, appetizers cost around $18, with pastas between $18 and $24. Seafood dishes will have you shell out between $32 and $38, whereas meat entrées range between $34 and $45.

      You can also choose from four- to six-course tasting menus. Trying signature dishes from the restaurant’s cookbook in the four-course menu will cost $65, while the six-course chef’s extravaganza menu runs $79. Two or more diners can order the five-course Taste of Our Menu offering, which costs $85. Wine pairings can be added to each menu for another $30 to $45.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What non-alcoholic drinks or mocktails does Twist by Pierre Gagnaire offer?

      You won’t feel left out at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire if you abstain from alcohol; in fact, the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant features three mocktails on its signature drink menu. La Passionee takes passion-fruit puree and mixes it with rosemary-infused syrup and fresh-squeezed lemon juice for an exotic, but citrusy flavor, while the Fraicheur d’Autumn combines fresh pear puree, raspberries, mint and lemon juice. Last, but not least, La Jardinière mixes vegetable, olive and fresh lemon juices with the chef’s patchi spices for a drink more like a Bloody Mary, but it’s nothing like the original drink. And that’s the beauty in all the food at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, not just the mocktails, you’ll see ingredients you’re familiar with (and even some you’re not), served to you in new and inventive ways.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Is Twist by Pierre Gagnaire good for dates?

      When you need a break from the raucous nightclubs and fierce social scene in Sin City, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire makes the perfect location for a date. When we dined there, virtually all the other tables in the restaurant were filled with couples, as opposed to larger groups. Along with bringing you course after course of inventive cuisine, the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star restaurant offers stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip through floor-to-ceiling windows, all in a dynamic and original atmosphere. The cracked-eggshell motif, globe lights suspended above you and flawless marble walls will make you feel as if you’ve been transported to a temple of food; you wouldn’t be far off from the truth. Perched atop the 23rd floor inside the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire takes you on a culinary journey from the moment you step into the hotel’s lobby; once you ascend the 23 floors, you’re in store for an intimate ambience filled with imaginative French fusion cuisine. The food at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire lends itself to conversation, with distinct ingredients and presentations leading the way, and the Adam Tihany-designed interior will leave any date impressed. Another plus: You can experience all this at a reasonable price, just $105 for the three-course menu. That makes Twist by Pierre Gagnaire a solid choice, no matter if you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to make a great impression on your main squeeze.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What specialty cocktails are available at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire?

      Twist by Pierre Gagnaire serves a number of specialty cocktails, but we’d recommend trying the joie de vivre, the Twist by Pierre Gagnaire martini. This delicious elixir mixes Domaine de Canton, Junmai Daiginjo sake, pineapple, fresh lime juice, basil and ginger syrup for a refreshing, citrusy beverage that isn’t too sweet and packs a little herbal bite to it. The restaurant also serves a lemongrass mojito, which combines Sagatiba Caçhaca, cilantro, agave nectar and fresh lime juice, and the Lychee Smash, with Grey Goose Poire, lychee liqueur, pear puree, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice and mint leaves. As you can see from the ingredients in all these cocktails, the drinks at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire don’t leave your thirst longing for the treatment your hunger gets at the Five-Star restaurant. The signature cocktail menu features no fewer than 10 options, and that’s excluding the extensive wine list or bottles of scotch and aperitifs.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the food presentation like at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire?

      Food presentation at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire is as artful as you’ll see in just about any eatery. The Five-Star restaurant takes great care to ensure that each dish comes out like a piece of art, with a number of asymmetrical serving dishes, special pots and a variety of plates and glasses to present the food in a functional but aesthetically pleasing manner. For example, the opening crostata appears in what looks like a tall, slender shot glass, which invites you to dip the protruding bread into the puree at its bottom. Single-bite amuse-bouches, such as the steamed and deep-fried potato chips in clarified water with dates, come teed up on a wooden holder, fastened to a bed of potato. Other dishes might arrive on silver platters, while one of the dessert offerings, the Apple Royale, came in a chilled martini glass. Suffice it to say the food presentation plays a huge part in the dining experience at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire; the restaurant wants to wow you not only with flavors, but with sights and textures as well.
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    • Does Twist by Pierre Gagnaire offer special bread and butter service?

      Don’t fill up on the bread and butter at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, as it’s easy to do; the Five-Star restaurant’s special service during our visit included three different kinds of bread: a mini baguette; a molasses-walnut-raisin bread and a multigrain roll. All the breads came out warm, with crispy outsides and soft insides. As if that weren’t enough, special butter was flown in from Normandy. You’ll get both salted and unsalted butter served at the perfect temperature so it easily spreads on the bread offerings. You’ll have to keep yourself from eating too much before the rest of your culinary journey continues.
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    • Does Twist by Pierre Gagnaire offer any special or rare bottles of wine?

      If you appreciate rare bottles of wine, you’ll be well served by a meal at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire. The Five-Star restaurant offers excellent wine pairings to go with its three- and six-course menus at a reasonable cost, along with a grand pairing featuring more rare pours with the six-course menu. For standouts, look no further than the 1990 Domaine de la Romanée Conti, La Tache, for a cool $9,900. Or perhaps the 1937 Domaine de Lambrays, Clos de Lambrays for $7,500 suits you better. Of course, you’ll find an extensive selection of domestic, French and Italian wines, along with an off-the-beaten-path Swiss Chateau d’Auvernier Pinot Gris, a nod to the chef for $85. Take one look above the entranceway to catch a glimpse at the wine loft to get an idea of the sheer number of different bottles Twist by Pierre Gagnaire has to offer. And if you’re not a connoisseur, trust the knowledgeable sommelier to pair wines with your meal.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What are the desserts like at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire?

      Desserts at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire vary with the seasons, but as a general rule, you can count on the Five-Star restaurant offering you a bevy of different dishes that incorporate seasonal fruits, while finishing with a touch of chocolate. Not bad, if you’ve got a sweet tooth and enjoy the finer things. When we ate at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, we opted for the grand dessert Pierre Gagnaire, which includes five small sweets served in succession. Our favorite was the Amelie, though the Plums, made of caramelized plums, red currant gelée and brandy ice cream stood out as well. And of course, the ultimate Biscuit Chocolate Rue Balzac wrapped things up with a chocolate glaze, banana-lime coulis and a mojito sorbet. The tiered dessert comes from Gagnaire’s restaurant in Paris and may vary with the season; in the autumn, it’s served five ways, while the summer menu includes six dishes. If this sounds like a sugar overload, order desserts à la carte or on the spirit menu, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire’s most current seasonal offerings.
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • Who is the chef at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire and what is his background?

      Legendary French chef Pierre Gagnaire is at the helm of Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, located inside the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. This upscale Five-Star restaurant is Gagnaire’s second pairing with the Hong Kong-based hotel brand (his acclaimed Pierre restaurant is the premier dining room at Mandarin Oriental’s flagship Hong Kong hotel). Hailing from a family of restaurateurs, Gagnaire made a name for himself with his first restaurant, St. Etienne, which he opened to acclaim in Paris in 1981. He has since gone on to preside over an empire of restaurants around the goal where he practices a unique approach to traditional French cooking.

      Ryuki Kawasaki is the chef de cuisine at Twist, and he acts as the on-the-scene translator of many of Gagnaire’s best culinary ideas. Kawasaki has worked with Gagnaire since 2005, previously as senior sous chef of Sketch Lecture Room, Gagnaire’s London restaurant. Kawasaki began his professional career in France as commis de cuisine at the acclaimed Paul Bocuse. He followed that up with stints as chef de partie at chef Joël Robuchon’s Château Restaurant Taillevent Robuchon in Japan. In 2002, Kawasaki headed to Paris to serve as demi-chef de partie at Restaurant Nirvana and then two years as senior sous chef at Restaurant Ô Rebelle. In 2005, he moved to London to cook at Sketch, and since then, he’s worked closely with chef Gagnaire.  

      At Twist, Kawasaki collaborates with Gagnaire to take diners on a culinary journey and exploration using surprising ingredient combinations and techniques to break down the expectations of even the most seasoned gourmet. 
  • Forbes Inspector answered a question:

    • What is the menu like at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire?

      The menu at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire reflects chef Pierre Gagnaire’s and chef de cuisine Ryuki Kawasaki's dedication to French fusion cuisine; you’ll see familiar ingredients, but with the chefs’ own inventive takes. For example, the surf ’n’ turf entrée at the Five-Star restaurant features Nebraska prime beef carpaccio, Florida clam salad and shaved foie gras; along with chestnut soup, razor clams, sautéed mushrooms and caramelized hazelnuts; finally with a fanny bay oyster, scented with coconut milk and seasoned ginger and Sapporo foam. It’s more than your standard steak and lobster, that’s for sure. The foie gras melts in your mouth, while the clams and beef carpaccio provide their own distinct flavors and textures, highlighting the freshness and quality of each ingredient.

      The grand dessert epitomizes the chef’s take on fine cuisine; you’ll receive five courses, each inspired by traditional French patisseries. Our favorite among them was the Amelie, which consists of a green tea opaline, lemongrass ganache and glace royale citron, all combining for a light, citrusy sort of biscuit, with pops of green tea, a mix of flavors and textures unlike any we’ve tasted before. And that’s what you get with every dish at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire: a familiar ingredient taken to a new and creative place.