• Welcome to VegasMessageBoard
    It appears you are visiting our community as a guest.
    In order to view full-size images, participate in discussions, vote in polls, etc, you will need to Log in or Register.

Tasting Menus

Status
Not open for further replies.
Its Only Money

Its Only Money

VIP Whale
Joined
Oct 7, 2007
Messages
1,410
Location
Looking for a hot craps table.
Trips to Las Vegas
20
So I am looking for a good tasting menu to try out in December. I have looked at Alize's menu and I am not quite sure that's what we want. The price point is fine and the view seems incredible, I don't seem to love the menu though. I haven't totally ruled it out, but just looking for opinions on others that are worthwhile. We are pretty adventurous eaters and are not drinkers so wine pairings and what not are not important.

We are doing Carbone for another dinner just looking for another nice meal for Friday or Saturday night. TIA.
 
If you look at the Bellagio website, Jasime, Picasso and LeCirque all have tasting menus.. Don't know how you feel about their prices.
 
I wonder why you do not love this Alize menu. I'm craving for that soup. Perhaps if you point the weak parts of the menu we'll know exactly where your taste buds want to lead you. Anyway, I'Atelier at MGM is wonderful too; have not been there in many years, but still remember the caramelised quail stuffed with foie gras. Alex's tasting menu at Wynn is also wonderful, but you will need a time machine for that, LOL.

Caviar Course-$20 Supplement

CALVISIUS TRADITION CAVIAR
Toasted Brioche Panna Cotta, Dill

BASIL CAVIAR
Heirloom Tomato, Cucumber, Shallot Vinaigrette

SESAME CAVIAR
Marinated Cucumber, Carrot Ribbons & Crème Fraîche
_______
SCOTTISH SMOKED SALMON
Quail Egg, Avocado, Capers, Dill Aïoli

CHILLED OCTOPUS SALAD
Ceviche, Avocado, Blood Orange, Saffron Vinaigrette

CHILLED GREEN ONION VICHYSSOISE-ROASTED HEIRLOOM TOMATO SOUP
Crispy Potatoes, Hazelnuts
________
SAUTÉED FOIE GRAS
Caramelized Peaches, Almond Streusel, Toasted Oat Cream, Blackberry Purée

DUO OF FOIE GRAS TERRINE
Roasted & Traditional, Smoked Duck Breast, Apricot & Almond Torchon

MARKET GREEN TORCHON
Cucumber, Goat Cheese, Basil Coulis, Strawberry Purée
________
LOBSTER THERMIDOR
Mushrooms, Tarragon Cream, Brandy, Dijon, Jollandaise

SALMON & MUSHROOM TORCHON
Caviar Potato Purée, Smoked Salmon, Pickled Cabbage, Juniper Beurre Blanc

BLACKENED BEEFSTEAK TOMATO
Warm Burrata, Baba Ganoush, Piquillo Pepper, Black Garlic Vinaigrette
_______
TEA SMOKED DUCK BREAST
Foie Gras, Gai Lan, Crispy Soba Noodle Cake, Spiced Apple Jus

MASA CRUSTED CHICKEN
Genoa Salami, Haricots Verts, Ruby Grapefruit, Browned Butter Aioli

ROASTED ABALONE MUSHROOM
Garlic Pastina Galette, Mango Confiture, Tamarind Glaze
________

COLORADO LAMB
Falafel, Pomegranate, Glazed Kefta Sausage, Broccolini, Apricot-Mustard Jus

FILET MIGNON
Braised Endive, Prosciutto, Carrot-Potato Puré, Pickled Shallots, Cognac Cream Sauce

CRISPY INDONESIAN VEGETABLE SAMOSA
Marinated Cucumber, Tomato Reduction, Sweety Drop Peppers
_______
SELECTION OF IMPORTED & DOMESTIC CHEESES FROM THE CHEESE CART
______
GREEN TEA MADELINES
Tropical Fruit, Matcha Ice Cream, Lime Crisps

GRAND MARNIER SOUFFLÉ
Sabayon

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ
Chocolate Sauce
_______
COFFEE or TEA for TWO
Red Wall Blend by Colorado River Coffee Roasters Brewed in Cona Vacuum
Selection of Fine Teas
 
luridludicloco said:
I wonder why you do not love this Alize menu. I'm craving for that soup. Perhaps if you point the weak parts of the menu we'll know exactly where your taste buds want to lead you. Anyway, I'Atelier at MGM is wonderful too; have not been there in many years, but still remember the caramelised quail stuffed with foie gras. Alex's tasting menu at Wynn is also wonderful, but you will need a time machine for that, LOL . . .
Click to expand...

You are right after looking at it again, it does seem to hit all of the high points. I think the first 3 course are those that concern me a little. Maybe it is my inexperience with the options. I know they get great reviews, I guess my real question is at that price point, $150 or so per is that the best or would you try something else. I've never done a tasting menu like these before, what is the overall experience like? I know all the food is really going to be excellent wherever we go, but service, decor, ambiance, the whole package is also important.

As for the MLife suggestions, they are great, but I find their website so difficult to get good information about their restaurants other than just the menu itself, so comments from firsthand experience are appreciated.
 
http://endoedibles.com/?p=7244

There is a review of é, which gives some indication as to the kind of experience it provides.

I really enjoyed it, and would definitely like to do it again sometime, but the guys I go with now aren't into that kind of dining.
 
If you want to try Alize with a more limited menu, check out the deal on Travelzoo. I think its a specialized menu for 2 for $99.
 
DaiLun said:
I have had the tasting menu at Giada's (twice going on three times) and found it to be excellent and reasonably priced (120 per person with a two person minimum)
Click to expand...

I did it at Giada's as well and thought it was outstanding.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top