Fifty Two 80 Bistro (Whistler, BC)
January 15, 2009 by karin
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Visiting the Four Seasons Whistler’s Fifty Two 80 Bistro as we did in October requires a bit of imagination. Whistler is, after all, a skiing town and the white stuff isn’t truly in its element for a few more months. We therefore had to imagine throngs of people clad in snowflake patterned sweaters layered over [...]
Alan Wong’s (Honolulu, HI)
January 8, 2009 by karin
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Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Alan Wong’s offers an intriguing fusion of Asian influenced cuisine with native Hawaiin ingredients, all inspired by French technique. The incredibly creative dishes and stellar service make Alan Wong’s one of the most sought after restaurants in Honolulu. Notable dishes include the Ginger Crusted Onaga and the Red Wine Braised Short [...]
Nobhill Tavern (Las Vegas, NV)
January 1, 2009 by karin
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Now here’s a treat! We had one of the most relaxing, enjoyable meals of our stay in Las Vegas at Nobhill in the MGM Grand. Chef Michael Mina brings a bit of San Francisco to Vegas, and it’s fantastic. From great food, to great service to comfortable surroundings, this is a must on your list!
The restaurant [...]
Nectar (Las Vegas, NV)
August 9, 2003 by karin
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Trendy, contemporary, hip. These are the words that will no doubt occur to you when you walk into Nectar at the Bellagio hotel, struck with the sight of strange stalactite-like pillars and walls painted in a blend of colors. The ambience is more high energy than intimate with its open kitchen concept and brightly lit [...]
The Buffet at Bellagio (Las Vegas, NV)
July 8, 2003 by karin
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Bellagio’s Buffet offers a large dining area, pleasantly lit and decorated, and including the requisite Keno runners. But it’s not the décor that you’ll be writing home about. The emphasis here is on food. Let’s just say that it may well be more economical to list what you can’t find at Bellagio’s buffet rather than [...]
Prime (Las Vegas, NV)
June 5, 2003 by karin
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Prime accurately describes its décor and ambience as that of a “1930’s speak-easy”. The rich glossy wood of the furnishings, chocolate colored walls, and powder blue draperies evoke a more elegant and stylish time. Despite the overall elegant/retro feel of Prime, oversized art pieces and gigantic vases filled to overflowing with dried flowers inject a [...]
Picasso (Las Vegas, NV)
May 5, 2003 by karin
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If you are looking for unique ambience, just try to trump dining at Bellagio’s Picasso where you sit in the shadow of a $30 million dollar art collection, that of the legendary Pablo Picasso himself. Guests are encouraged to take a stroll through the restaurant after their dinner to admire the rare collection that adorns [...]
Aqua (Las Vegas, NV)
April 12, 2003 by karin
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San Francisco’s renowned gourmet seafood restaurant has found a second home at the Hotel Bellagio. It does justice to the reputation of the original restaurant with delicious dishes, artfully and colorfully presented. The elegant yet comfortable restaurant is divided into two sections, a large main dining room and a more private alcove. Aqua’s large windows [...]