{"id":3260,"date":"2019-01-05T13:21:22","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T13:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandboxworld.com\/travel\/?p=3260"},"modified":"2019-01-06T13:37:16","modified_gmt":"2019-01-06T13:37:16","slug":"las-vegas-dining-tips-catch-spago-and-the-caesars-palace-buffet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandboxworld.com\/travel\/las-vegas-dining-tips-catch-spago-and-the-caesars-palace-buffet\/","title":{"rendered":"Las Vegas Dining Tips: Catch, Spago and the Caesars Palace Buffet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Alexandra Cohen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAS VEGAS- When in Las Vegas (https:\/\/www.visitlasvegas.com\/ca<\/a>),\nthere are no shortage of fantastic restaurants to choose from. Here are a few suggestions\nfrom my most recent  trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CATCH THIS GREAT\u00a0 MEAL:\u00a0 <\/strong>Last fall, the Aria Resort & Casino (https:\/\/www.aria.com\/en.html<\/a>) welcomed Catch (https:\/\/catchrestaurants.com<\/a>),the go-to dining destination for celebrities from Los Angeles to New York City. Known for attracting A-listers from around the world, this restaurant, with its Asian influence, debuted on The Strip, bringing with it a something-for-everyone dining experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Just arriving at Catch is a true\nexperience. The entryway is a truly picturesque 80-foot-long tunnel, filled\nwith brightly colored flowers organized into beautiful patterns. It feels like\nstepping into a secret garden, or even a hidden world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the menu, you will find a host\nof seafood\nsharables. Guests can dive in with an assortment of bright appetizers. The\nCatch Ceviche infuses the bold flavors of mango and blood orange ponzu with\nAlaskan King Crab, Maine Lobster, shrimp, and scallops. We enjoyed the decadent\nTruffle Sashimi allows guests to indulge in both tuna and hamachi paired with\nchili ponzu, caviar, and rich black truffle pur\u00e9e. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In\naddition to their Vegas-specific sushi rolls, Catch also offers its famed\nsignatures. The vegan Veggie King Roll is made with king oyster mushrooms,\ncashew and spicy miso. For a unique and delicious flavor profile, guests can\nopt for the Hellfire Roll, which uses spicy tuna in two ways with Asian pear\nand balsamic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\nalso enjoyed other shared starters, including the crispy shrimp, the rice\ncakes, and an order of their mushroom spaghetti, which was truly delicious. For\nour main course: roasted branzino, a restaurant highlight, alongside a side of\nspaghetti squash. Prefer meat? Catch offers options like the 25-Day Dry-Aged\nTomahawk: 36-ounces of all natural, grass-fed beef with caramelized onion wagyu\nbutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Their over-the-top desserts\ncelebrate indulgence, featuring treats like the \u201c<\/strong>Hit Me\u201d Chocolate Cake that encourages guests to smash the liquid\n\u201cKlondike\u201d bar perched atop a brownie, devil\u2019s food cake, and roasted white\nchocolate ice cream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York based restauranteurs Eugene Remm<\/strong> and Mark Birnbaum<\/strong> have\nspent two decades building Catch Hospitality Group into one of the country\u2019s\nmost successful restaurant and nightlife management companies. Dubbed by Forbes <\/em>Magazine as the\n\u201cNew Kings of New York Hospitality,\u201d Remm<\/strong> and Birnbaum <\/strong>pioneered dynamic hospitality\nexperiences using food, service, and vibe to create seamless transitions\nbetween dining, nightlife, and entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter successfully\ntackling the East and West Coast markets we feel that Las Vegas is the next\nmost logical place for the CATCH brand to call home,” Birnbaum told\nFood & Wine. “As with all CATCH outposts, we will stay true to\nthe identity of the brand in both design and core menu, while working to\ndevelop location-specific additions that speak to the interests in the local\nmarket and its anticipated clientele. For CATCH Las Vegas that will mean\nsome elevated moments that kick our experiential menu up a notch, without being\ntoo over the top that we stray from who we are as a concept.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See this video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VLv0BXnJGTs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catch is located within the main\nlobby of the Aria Resort & Casino. It is open for dinner Monday through\nSunday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The lounge is open Thursday through\nSaturday from 10 p.m. \u2013 3 a.m. To make reservations, call the Aria Concierge at\n(702) 590-5757 or visit OpenTable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LUNCH AT SPAGO:<\/strong> We had a delicious lunch at Wolfgang Puck\u2019s legendary flagship restaurant Spago (https:\/\/wolfgangpuck.com\/dining\/spago-lv), located at the Bellagio (https:\/\/www.bellagio.com\/en\/hotel.html<\/a>). Puck\u2019s revolutionary restaurant debuted in this location last summer with an entirely new look and menu and the exceptional level of service for which the restaurant is best known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The restaurant is beautifully situated in front of the\nBellagio Fountains for a fantastic view while you eat. Spago\u2019s re-imagined menu\nfeatures Puck\u2019s signature California fare paired with modern technique and\ninspiration from his chef\u2019s weekly trips to the Santa Monica Farmer\u2019s Market.\nAt lunch and dinner, the market-driven menus feature handmade pastas, wood-oven\npizzas, fresh seafood, all-natural meats and prime steaks, alongside\nhandcrafted cocktails and a robust wine list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From popular Spago dishes to new\ndishes offered only at Bellagio, guests have a wealth of options to choose from\nfor lunch or dinner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The chefbrings his own signature to the Las Vegas steak dinner,\nallowing guests to indulge in prime meats, such as Wagyu and Japanese Ribeye\ncarved tableside. In addition to trying one of their delicious cuts of American\nwagyu, complete with white truffles, we also indulged in their smoked salmon\npizza with caviar, a true highlight on their menu. We enjoyed a fresh\nstrawberry cocktail as we sat on the patio enjoying the fountains, along with a\ndessert that I can only describe as outstanding: their Spiked Lemon. Words\ncannot do this desert any justice, but you need only take to the internet to\nsee it for yourself, as our waiter described as their menu\u2019s \u201cMost Hash tagged\nItem\u201d due to its astonishing appearance, complete with flakes of gold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Similar to the menu, the wine list will be seasonally\ninspired, starting the summer months with a strong selection of Ros\u00e9\nwines. In addition, the list features nearly one dozen wines from\nWolfgang Puck\u2019s private label, a collection of food-friendly wines that\ncelebrate the spirit of food and life for which the chef is known. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spago commissioned Las Vegas artist Katie Lewis to create a series of 20 topographical map images inspired by the Nevada desert landscape. One wall of the restaurant is dedicated to \u201cHugging a Black Hole, Hoping One Day to Forget,\u201d a piece crafted by Jacob Hashimoto, known for his three-dimensional wall hangings inspired by his Japanese heritage. The most coveted seats are positioned on the circular and covered outdoor patio, giving guests unobstructed front-row views to the magnificent fountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gelila\nPuck said, \u201cThe fountains were everything for us. We used the water as a key\nelement in the design of the restaurant, bringing the beautiful feature to the forefront\nof the dining experience from the moment our guests enter the restaurant.\nFloor-to-ceiling glass windows highlight the grandeur of the space while\ndistinct dining spaces meld classic architecture with modern art, all creating\nan atmosphere as memorable as the food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the main dining room, <\/em>this\nspace boasts beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows imparting picturesque views of\nthe Bellagio\u2019s\nfamed lake from any seat in the house. Spago also offers two private\nfountain-view dining rooms, each seating up to 20 guests. The private rooms\nfeature translucent glass panels with elegant white sheers that act as filters,\nallowing guests to enjoy their privacy while being able to fully take in their\nsurroundings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spago is located in Via Bellagio and\nis open for lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. \u2013 2:45 p.m. Dinner is from 5 p.m. \u2013\n10:30 p.m Sunday \u2013 Thursday and 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday. The bar\nmenu is available from 2:45 p.m. until close. To make reservations, call the Bellagio\nConcierge at (702) 693-7111 or visit OpenTable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAESARS PALACE BUFFET:<\/strong> What would a visit to Las Vegas be like without spending some time at the famous Caesars Palace? As famous as Las Vegas itself, this spot is perhaps the best-known casino resort in the world. What began as a grand casino honoring the indulgent luxuries of ancient Rome has somehow evolved into something even more spectacular.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caesars Palace spans 85-acres at the heart of the Las Vegas\nStrip, just 10-minutes from McCarran International Airport. During our trip, we\nexperienced a fantastic dinner at their Bacchanal Buffet\u2014voted the Best Buffet\nin Las Vegas by USA Today two years in a row. I was unsurprised to hear that\nthey were given this title when I realized that their buffet presents nine\ndistinct restaurants, all in one location!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The modern setting of the buffet is inspired by the elements\nof glass, wood and steel. With nearly 500 dishes to choose from, every guest is\nsure to satisfy their cravings, whether they are in the mood for prime rib,\nchilled king crab legs, or freshly made sushi. A team of seven specialized\nchefs oversee the preparation of the majority of the food in front of the\nguests, creating an interactive environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cuisines offered include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Mexican<\/strong> \u2013 featuring freshly made enchiladas, tortillas and more<\/li>
  • Italian<\/strong> \u2013 Pastas, baked lasagna, antipasto display<\/li>
  • Chinese<\/strong> \u2013 Made-to-order assorted soups, wok-fried dishes, and dim sum<\/li>
  • Japanese<\/strong> \u2013 Fresh sushi, sashimi, cooked fish<\/li>
  • American<\/strong> \u2013 BBQ house-smoked meats from a wood-burning smoker and wood-burning grill; numerous carving stations including prime rib, brisket, rotisserie chicken and more <\/li>
  • Seafood <\/strong>\u2013 Fresh East and West Coast oysters, king crab, snow crab, stone crab, mussels and prawns<\/li>
  • Pizza<\/strong> \u2013 Varieties of pizzas served fresh from a wood-burning oven<\/li>
  • Deli<\/strong> \u2013 Soups, cheeses, seven charcuterie selections including house specialties and individual, prepared, and make-your-own salads<\/li>
  • Dessert <\/strong>\u2013 Chocolate, vanilla and pistachio souffl\u00e9s baked-to-order, selection of gelato, sorbets <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    The Weekday Brunch is $39.99 (Mon-Fri 7:30 am \u2013 3 pm.); The\nWeekend Brunch is $54.99 (Sat-Sun 8am – 3pm); Weekday Dinner is  $54.99 \n(Mon-Thur 3p m \u2013 10 pm); and Weekend Dinner is $64.99 (Fri-Sun 3pm –\n10pm). For an additional $15 per person, add the All You Can Drink option and\nreceive unlimited Draft Beer, House Wine, Mimosas, or Champagne.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There is also line pass option available for $20 per person during select hours of operation. See\nthe manager for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Info: (702) 731-7928. For large party reservations and private dining, call group dining at Caesar Palace at (702) 731-7778 or toll-free at (866) 733-5827. Log on to www.caesarspalace.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n