Piero’s is the ultimate Las Vegas institution. You may find a restaurant with better food or better décor, but none will have better service, nor will any give a more enjoyable evening.
Everybody who is anybody in Las Vegas eats at Piero’s. If you are lucky enough to eat in the bar (the Monkey Room), you will be surrounded by the old time movers and shakers in Las Vegas, and/or their heirs.
They have many private rooms which can accommodate groups of almost any size, with as much privacy as desired. Rumor has it that the mob used to meet here frequently because it was considered safe, private, neutral ground.
Recently, Freddie Glusman (Piero’s high profile owner and host) has been spending more time in California than Las Vegas. His extremely capable son, Evan, is probably who will be there when you visit.
This restaurant has cachet like none other in town. The awards speak for themselves:
- DiRoNa (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) Award Recipient: 14 Years
- Zagat Survey: America's Top Restaurants: 9 Years
- Zagat Survey: "Best Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas": 10 Years
- Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association "Best Italian Restaurant": 10 Years
- American Academy of Hospitality Science Five-Star Diamond Award: 12 Years
- Wine Spectator: 5 Years
Visit Piero's at: www.PierosCuisine.com, or call 1.702.369.2305. You will not regret it.
André Rochat, Chef/Proprietor of Andre's French Restaurant, has been Las Vegas’ marquis chef for decades -- long before all the big names from New York and Beverly Hills arrived on the scene. The original Andre's restaurant is a 1980's renovated house in the downtown area. Almost three decades later, it is still fabulous.
Andre has now expanded to a namesake restaurant in the Monte Carlo and the eye popping Alize which is on top of The Palms. All are lovely. All are special. But, the Palms can be a bit too noisy for those of us who like their restaurants quiet. As such, we chose the original, which will be closing at the end of the year, but still brings fond memories. Andres at Monte Carlo is currently closed for renovation and will reopen early 2009.
Allyn’s Dover sole, the best she has ever had, was cooked to perfection with its juciness and sauciness. . I had a veal chop, which I normally associate with Italian food. However, this one was A+ and definitely had a French flair to it. The signature two pound lobster thermidor and foie gras also received rave reviews.
We had such a good meal last week at Ago, in the Hard Rock Hotel, that we had to go back again to revisit. We were not disappointed whatsoever.
We tried totally different meals. Allyn went for the Caesar along with Chilean Sea Bass. I, also, had the Caesar followed by three Lamb porterhouse chops.
Although the salad was excellent, I would describe it as a bit more Italian than traditional Caesar. Taste is just right though. The fish was thick and moist as she likes it. The lamb was outstanding. Again the service was top notch.
They remembered us which is always nice. I wonder if it was because: A) Las Vegas is a ghost town, B) Allyn is hard to forget, or C) we shared a bit of our premium wine with Emilio the sommelier.
Friday night four of us ate at Ago in the Hard Rock. The restaurant first started in Los Angeles ten years ago and has been quite popular ever since. As is often the case, it has a celebrity name behind it lending cache. In this case it is Robert De Niro.
We are talking gourmet authentic Tuscan-style Italian food conceptualized by restaurateur Agostino Sciandri. Everything was excellent – food, service and décor.
We had a wide range of items which included a signature peach martini which was a great start. Among many interesting items, there was a wild boar pasta, and a very creative goat cheese, beets, and arugula salad. I thought my chicken (although somewhat mundane) was the best item. Allyn had a “basic” capellini pomodoro, which was a good as she has had anywhere.
Interested? Check them out at HardRockHotel.com, or call 702.693.4440. You wont be dissapointed.
Allyn, Tim and I represented SpadeClub.com in today’s team tournament at the Hard Rock Hotel. The above picture of Tim and me may give you a clue as to our finish.
The team concept is certainly unique to poker, which tends to be a solo affair. However, it was fun for a change of pace in that it gave everybody roots. The scoring is quite simple. Each team had three players ,and the first one out is excluded. The other two finishers add up their position (1 for first, 2 for second etc.). The lowest score wins.
There were 27 teams, and we ended up in about 9th.
You might be wondering what Tim Resnik (President of SpadeClub.com), and I are doing bowling at a poker party. Actually we were at the penthouse suite at The Hard Rock Hotel, and it is so big that is has a bowling alley in it! Very Las Vegas indeed.
The event was a pre-party for tomorrow’s Dream Team event which is a poker tournament with three person teams. Tim, Allyn, and I will be representing Spade Club. Stay tuned.
It’s been a long time since I have put on a tie three times in three weeks. It must be the charity season.
Tonight, along with 900 other people we had the privilege of attending the Bond for the Cure, the 7th annual gala of the Nevada Cancer Institute.
Even though the economy is in the pits, it is heartwarming to see people accustomed to the "high-life" recognizing that we still must dig deep to search for the cure and to help the ailing.
Every community has its own Cancer Society. Here, in Nevada, we are working hard to make our institute one of the few premier facilities in the world. Every year we get closer to that goal.
It was quite fun meeting Larry King who has been the Master of Ceremonies all seven years. He certainly had a busy week.
For over 80 years, The Palm restaurants have consistently served superb, flavorful, fresh food with a seemingly effortless style. With 30 about venues, the Palm restaurant is renowned for its big bold steaks, fresh fish, fabulous lobster, tasty veggies and yummy desserts to round out the meal.
The Palm offers exclusive discounts for club members. I recommend joining the Palm’s renowned “837 Club.” As a member, you will receive bonuses, discounts and panoply of other benefits. The name 837, reflects the address of the very first location of the Palm (at 837 Second Avenue, right in the heart of New York City), where the original restaurant still stands today as it did when it opened its doors in 1926.
When we dined at the Las Vegas location, we enjoyed the lobster, steak, great veggies, a gigantic lettuce wedge and impeccable service. The Palm’s comes highly recommended by JETSETWAY!
Not unlike other cities in the Balkans area, Dubrovnik was both a passage point and staying point for Jews who left Spain and Portugal in the fifteen-hundreds. Also not unlike other similar communities they had an on again off again relationship with being accepted, expelled, not excepted and ghettoized over the next few hundred years.
Currently when visiting Dubrovnik you can still see the original “Jewish Street” and the Jewish Museum which stands at the site of the original synagogue. Only about thirty Jews live in Dubrovnik now.
At JetSetWay we don’t always need the fanciest or most expensive. Oftentimes things are just the best. That characterizes Lotus of Siam, in Las Vegas. According to Gourmet magazine, it is the best Thai restaurant in the United States.
Sunday night we had a delightful dinner there. As usual Yarom Limor (to my left) was the organizer. Known poker players joining the group were Dan Alspach and wife, J.J. Liu, as well as James Van Alstyne.
The place is jammed nightly. For sure call ahead for reservations. Probably a full day is needed. Your best bet on the food is to have Bank, the owner’s son, order for you. Additionally he has vast wine knowledge.
It is located a few minutes East of Las Vegas Blvd on Sahara in a very nondescript center.
Here is some pertinent data - www.saipinchutima.com, 953 E. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, (702)735-3033.
