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post #31 of 44
12/14/11 at 12:36pm
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this is my question too, except I have friends from high school or such that I know aren't going to Vegas to really eat high-end food, or gamble much money - so what are those people doing? They seem to go at least annually if not more often. I've never been to Vegas and I don't really know if I ever will.

If you're not into gambling or clubbing then it's makes a lot more sense to go to New York for dining options. Vegas is really the epitome of American excessive bad taste. There are rare gems like a few of the Cirque du Soleil shows, but apart from that I don't like the sin city at all.
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post #32 of 44
12/14/11 at 12:49pm
There's some good (though expensive) golf to be had as well.
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post #33 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:18pm
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I looked at that one, except that it's almost $300 per person. It's not a special occasion for us and I have a firm belief that restaurants of that caliber must not be diluted by everyday dining. They should be saved for those special days and remembered because of that.

L'Atelier is not $300pp - Robuchon is.
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I thought it was pretty bad.

I've been several times and have had consistently great experiences. What happened?
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post #34 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:19pm
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I am not an expert for Las Vegas restaurants, but maybe these restaurants could be a possible choice for you:

Le Cirque at Bellagio
Picasso at Bellagio
Bouchon at Venetian (owned by Thomas Keller)


It's been a few years, but I like Le Cirque and found Picasso lacking. Haven't been to Bouchon.
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post #35 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:23pm
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I looked at that one, except that it's almost $300 per person. It's not a special occasion for us and I have a firm belief that restaurants of that caliber must not be diluted by everyday dining. They should be saved for those special days and remembered because of that.

L'Atelier is not $300pp - Robuchon is.
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I thought it was pretty bad.

I've been several times and have had consistently great experiences. What happened?

$300 per for Robuchon? Do the big tasting, some good wine, plus plus...$750.
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post #36 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:31pm
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L'Atelier is not $300pp - Robuchon is.
I've been several times and have had consistently great experiences. What happened?

I just don't think the quality is very high. Next door is great, and some other Ateliers are good as well, though the crowd at the one in Paris-6 is a bunch of sausage fingered Arabs and Russians with very young dates, so that makes it hard to enjoy. But that is a different issue.
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post #37 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:32pm
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I just don't think the quality is very high. Next door is great, and some other Ateliers are good as well, though the crowd at the one in Paris-6 is a bunch of sausage fingered Arabs and Russians with very young dates, so that makes it hard to enjoy. But that is a different issue.

I would fit right in.
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post #38 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:35pm
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I would fit right in.

Distribute sausage fingered and young dates to both Arabs and Russians. I hope you do not yet have sausage fingers.
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post #39 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:42pm
+1 on the sweet breads at Robuchon.

Picasso is pretty great too. The steak of fois gras is fantastic. Prices are obviously high (unless you're a 1%er), but really I thought for what it was they were pretty reasonable. You could pretty realistically get out of there for $150ish or so with wine I'd think. Heck, IIRC their most expensive tasting menu is $100-$125 or so.
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post #40 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:43pm
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Distribute sausage fingered and young dates to both Arabs and Russians. I hope you do not yet have sausage fingers.

No sausage fingers, I promise.
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post #41 of 44
12/14/11 at 1:44pm
If you are a bit careful, you can do dinner at Guy Savoy for around that price. Food is wonderful, so is the service.
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post #42 of 44
12/14/11 at 4:38pm
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Originally Posted by Mark from Plano View Post

+1 on the sweet breads at Robuchon.
Picasso is pretty great too. The steak of fois gras is fantastic. Prices are obviously high (unless you're a 1%er), but really I thought for what it was they were pretty reasonable. You could pretty realistically get out of there for $150ish or so with wine I'd think. Heck, IIRC their most expensive tasting menu is $100-$125 or so.

I agree about pricing. I remember the tasting menus were very well priced. The secret is skip the foie and don't blow your brains out on wine.
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post #43 of 44
12/14/11 at 5:42pm
IIRC Robuchon was $450, I could be wrong. confused.gif
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post #44 of 44
12/14/11 at 9:53pm
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+1 on the sweet breads at Robuchon.

Oops. I meant Bouchon.

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