Fogo de Chao has 35 locations! This being the 35th, second in LA! Love the new downtown location! Its in heart of downtown. Kind of feels like your in NY. Definitely a hot spot. Perfect place for lunch, dinner or happy hour! Happy Hour is from 4:30 – 6:30 Mon. thru Fri.
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
I was a regular at Pane e Vino for 15 years. The owner, Rod Dyer became part of my family! I was so sad the day it closed, as were alot of other people. It was the kind of place that you felt like Norm from Cheers.
The Pane e Vino pop up dinner was quite the reunion! I am happy to announce it is coming back to the old Hatfield’s space on Melrose, near Highland very soon. Stay tuned!
Chef Victor’s menu included some of the signature dishes, as well as some new dishes!!! So delicious!
APPETIZERS:
Gamberetti Santa Margarita (My favorite signature dish)
secret recipe is from Italy, with polenta
Tortino di Risotto al Funghi
Mushroom risotto cake with wild mushrooms and baby greens
PASTA:
Fusili all Melanzane Scarmoza
Marinara, eggplant, and scarmoza cheese
ENTREE:
Sea Bass alla Putanesca
Flaky Sea Bass, kalamata olives, capers, tomatoes, basil, shallots and garlic served with herb roasted potatoes
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Rib eye medallion marinated in herbs, served with sauteed spinach and herbs roasted potatoes
Petto di Pollo al Rosmarino
Chicken breast marinated in rosemary, chili flakes, garlic and lemon zest, served with roasted vegetables and chicken Au jus
DOLCE:
Panna Cotta Vaniglia
Served with raspberry sauce and seasonal berries
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”.
And to end this perfect evening we danced the night away in the lounge! When we went back to Acabar the second time around we got to see Gypsy All Stars perform!
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 