This weekly update covers noteworthy restaurant openings and closings, dining news, culinary events, and entertainment news.
Events
Delmonico Steakhouse — June 20
Delmonico Steakhouse is known for its extensive whiskey selection, featuring a variety of exclusive bottlings in the collection. On the heels of its 25th anniversary, the Emeril’s steakhouse at The Venetian will host a four-course Buffalo Trace Bourbon dinner led by Master Blender Drew Mayville.
The pairings are Cured Salmon with crispy potato, chive crème fraiche, smoked trout caviar, and tempura fried squash blossoms paired with Mister Sam Tribute Whiskey; Grilled Iberico Pork with Anson Mills polenta, charred Brussel sprouts, bourbon cipollini onions, and salsa verde paired with Emeril’s exclusive Weller full-proof bourbon; Leek Ash-Crusted Creekstone Farms Ribeye with smoked bordelaise and roasted tiny vegetables paired with Last Drop “Drew’s Blend”; and Pecan Pie with an oatmeal shortbread crust, homemade vanilla ice cream, and caramel sauce paired with O.F.C. 1995.
The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and cost $500 plus tax and tip. Call 702-414-3737 to reserve your spot.
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar — June 26
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at The Venetian will host a bourbon pairing dinner featuring Garrison Brothers with Garrison Brothers Distillery Co-founder Charlie Garrison.
Courses are an amuse of Grilled Cajun Shrimp Shooter with mango, cucumber and Serrano chili paired with a Chicken & Waffles old-fashioned cocktail made with Garrison Brothers HoneyDew Bourbon, hot honey and Memphis Barbeque Bitters; Pickled Beet and Wild Blueberry Salad with honey gastrique, pistachio and goat cheese matched with Garrison Brothers Lady Bird Bourbon; Blackened Halibut with butternut squash purée, spiced chickpeas and asparagus paired with Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon; Crispy Pork Belly with smoked tomato cheddar grits, baby kale and sumac sauce matched with Garrison Brothers Single Barrel Bourbon; and Peach Bread Pudding with bourbon caramel glaze paired with Espresso Martini with HoneyDew Bourbon, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, espresso and demerara.
The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and cost $125 plus tax and tip. To purchase tickets, click here.
Pick of the Week
You don’t have to be a golf enthusiast to enjoy the newly opened Atomic Golf, but with such a large number of activities centered around the sport, it certainly helps.
Situated right next to the STRAT, the space covers four floors and encompasses 99,000 square feet, 15,000 devoted to golfing exploits. In addition to several hitting bays on different floors, a putting district includes three different games. Those who don’t prefer hitting balls with a club can try their hand at shooting balls from cannons aimed at targets.
Large screens throughout project sporting events and other programming. The venue is also used for special events, including concerts, which patrons can observe from the four levels of Atomic Golf. Art murals created by local artists from the ISI Group add to the fun.
If you are hungry during your visit, you are covered, as there is a top-notch chef in the kitchen: Robert Lomeli, who won the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games and has worked in the kitchens of some of our city’s top eateries, including Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand and Top of the World at the STRAT.
The chef is turning out some quite tasty dishes such as Lollipop Wings that you can pull the meat off the bone (so you won’t get your hands messy), Sticky Ribs with a sweet & spicy glaze, and Paulie’s Pizza with salami and pepperoni sweetened with pepper jelly. He also has some unique, unexpected surprises like Lobster Popcorn—poached lobster meat in a beurre monté butter sauce topped with popcorn seasoned with piment d’espelette spice and truffle zest—and nachos made with fried chicharrónes instead of tortilla chips.
The first and only of its kind, Atomic Golf hopes to branch out to other cities by being a hit with locals. Atomic Golf supports local businesses through its self-serve Tap Room bar, which has a 100% local beer lineup of 15 beers you pour yourself.
Plenty of free parking and a convenient walkway from the STRAT leads directly to Atomic Golf’s doors. For more information on hours and pricing, visit atomicgolf.com.
Dining News
1228 Main, a neighborhood bakery and café by day and a restaurant and bar by night, located in the Arts District, is hosting classes to give baking enthusiasts the chance to learn how to bake bread like a professional. Classes are offered bi-monthly throughout the summer, allowing participants to bake bread ranging from classic sourdough to a flavorful cherry walnut.
Led by Head Baker Noel Rosello, the baking process will be shown from start to finish, with items requiring lengthy prep time being pre-made. The one-hour classes are $60 per person, are held from 3 to 4 p.m., and include wine, light snacks, a Q&A with Chef Noel, a recipe card, a small container of sourdough starter, and finished baked goods prepared during the class.
The class schedule is:
June 12: Brioche
June 26: Sourdough
July 10: Focaccia
July 24: Sourdough
August 7: Cherry Walnut
August 21: Sourdough
September 11: Epi & Baguette
To book a class, click here.
Fontainebleau Offering Prix Fixe Deals
Fontainebleau Las Vegas is enticing guests to check out its restaurant collection with the debut of ‘Taste of Fontainebleau.’ Three-course prix fixe menus ranging from $40-$85 are offered for select 90 minutes of service Sundays through Thursdays, June 16 through September 5. The menus are available at eight resort restaurants: Don’s Prime, Chyna Club, Komodo, KYU, La Fontaine, The Tavern, Vida, and Washing Potato. To view the menus and times offered, click here.
Entertainment News
The iconic Eagles, formed in 1971, have sold more than 200 million albums (including their “Greatest Hits 1971-1977, which is the bestselling album in the US), topped the #1 albums and singles charts several times, won six Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
If you’re an Eagles fan craving to see them perform live or want to experience the new Sphere, you can do both. Get out your calendar and credit card, as “The Eagles: Live at Sphere” dates have been announced.
The month-long Eagles Sphere residency will run on Fridays and Saturdays on Sept. 20-21, Sept. 27-28, Oct. 11-12, and Oct. 18-19.
Tickets, which go on sale beginning June 18 at 10 a.m., start at $175 (inclusive) and are available at Eagles.com. Travel packages are also available through Vibee (Eagles.Vibee.com) that include tickets with a guaranteed full view of the screen and stage, a two-night stay at The Venetian, and a VIP option with several perks.
