Fun night at Rao’s Hollywood with my East Coast friends Shaun O’Hara (former NY Giant & NFL Commentator) and Jen Groover (Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Author)!
Rao’s has 3 locations…New York, Las Vegas, Hollywood.
It’s a friends birthday on the same day. He had his bash in Vegas for the weekend. We were staying at Palm Resort Casino, had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse, went dancing at Ghost Bar and enjoyed the rest of the time in the Hardwood Suite where they were staying. Full bar, more food and shooting hoops on the basketball court (in the suite). It was AWESOME!!!
MENU:
N9ne Rock Shrimp
crispy, spicy sriracha sauce, lemon aioli
Point Judith Calamari
fried, cherry peppers, lemon, spicy marinara
Bonnie and I enjoying a wonderful dinner! Everything from the side dishes to the main entrees were flavorful and delicious, along with great music filling the air!
Mac & Cheese, Spiced Maple Carrots, Haricot Vert Soy Glazed
Dessert – Sweet Potato Donut with Maple Glaze and Candied Pecans
I had been to STK Los Angeles and STK New York awhile back and remember it being really good. STK Las Vegas reminded me how good!!! Looks like I will be going back a lot more often.
It was great to meet the man behind it all. The ONE Group Executive Chef, Stephen Hopcraft at STK Las Vegas. He is also recognizable from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” contestant and Food Network’s “Chefs vs. City”.
As soon as I walked into Marrakech Moroccan restaurant we were greeted by the owner Tariq and the environment and mood made me feel alive! The belly dancer was working her way through the tables of patrons, the music was captivating and I was ready to eat, enjoy the show and dance!
We had the Prix Fixe 6 course menu. Every dish was tasty! Loved the shrimp with lemon/garlic sauce, beef & chicken was so moist and dessert was divine!
Just when I thought I couldn’t eat anymore the next dish would come out. I ate EVERY last bite. It was too good to pass up! I didn’t care how full I was…and that’s where the belly dancing came in!!!!
Royal Moroccan Couscous Platter with Djaj (Chicken)
Served the traditional way, with heaps of assorted vegetables including butternut squash
B’stilla
Our version of the classic Moroccan pastry stuffed with bananas, nuts & chocolate. Topped with heaps of powdered sugar, cinnamon and served with traditional mint tea
Baklava
Ouled Thaleb Syrah (red)
Wild berry, blackberry. Fruit & smokey spice. Medium body with lively finish.
Michael Mina restaurants are quite the amazing experience! Loved the food & service! They have 20 restaurants nationwide. I had dinner at the Las Vegas location in the Bellagio Hotel! www.MichaelMina.net
Maine Lobster Pot Pie Baby vegetables, Truffle-Lobster Cream
Rack of Lamb Special
Ahi Tuna Hudson Valley Foie Gras, crispy potato, Chanterelle
Shrimp Tortellini Hawaiian Blue Prawn, Saffron Rouille
DISH WITH TRISH 