The Foodie Guide to Las Vegas

Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas:

1. Eat at a hotel buffet
2. Take a picture with Elvis
3. Check out the view from the Stratosphere
4. Watch the Bellagio's free fountain show
5. Sip a martini listening to the Rat Pack
6. Take a gondola ride through the Venetian
7. Stroll through Old Las Vegas
8. Go to a Celine Dion concert
9. See Cirque du Soleil
10. Get married (Las Vegas has over 50 chapels to choose from)

Where to Eat, Drink, and Dance:

American
Postrio
Loud American-Mediterranean from Wolfgang Puck
The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (between Flamingo & Spring Mountain Rds.)
(702) 796-1110

Aureoles
Contemporary American food complete with a 4-story wine tower, circulated by a wine "fairy"
Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Hacienda Ave.)
(702) 632-7401

Pappadeaux's
A chain restaurant that's good
6319 N I-35
(512) 452-9363

French
Picasso
Surround yourself with Picasso paintings
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Flamingo Rd.)
(702) 693-7223

Seafood
Aqua
Don't miss the signature (and pricey) lobster pot pie
Bellagio Hotel
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Flamingo Rd.)
(702) 693-7223

Sushi
Nobu
Expect beautiful sushi, trendy crowds, and high prices
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd. (between Flamingo Rd. & Harmon Ave.)
(702) 693-5090

Mexican
Border Grill
Updated Mexican in a somewhat sophisticated setting
Mandalay Bay Hotel
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Hacienda Ave.)
(702) 632-7403

Southwestern
Mesa Grill
Bold flavors from Bobby Flay
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Flamingo Rd.)
(702) 731-7731

California Cuisine
Spago
A Wolfgang Puck classic
Caesars Palace
3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Flamingo Rd.)
(702) 369-0360

Italian
Trattoria del Lupo
Italian cafe fare with great pizzas and people watching
Mandalay Bay Hotel
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Hacienda Ave.)
(702) 632-7410

Comfort Food
Simon Kitchen & Bar
Dine in a celeb-filled setting and eat cotton candy for dessert
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd. (between Flamingo Rd. & Harmon Ave.)
(702) 693-5000

Steakhouses
Prime
Perfect steaks from Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Bellagio Hotel
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Flamingo Rd.)
(702) 693-7223

Craftsteak
Design the meaty meal of your dreams
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd.
S.Las Vegas
(702) 891-7318

Dancing and Drinks
Light
Classy club with plush decor
Bellagio Hotel
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S.(Flamingo Rd.)
(702)-693-8300

Drai's
An insider's favorite for a late-night party
Barbary Coast
3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(702) 737-0555

Ghost Bar
Modern, minimalist setting on the 55th floor with incredible views of the Las Vegas strip
The Palms
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
(702) 942-7777

Rum Jungle
Exotic drinks and a tropical menu by day, home of a hot dance floor by night
Mandalay Bay Hotel
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (Hacienda Ave.)
877-632-7800

Center Bar
Stop by this bar in the middle of a casino for a pre-dinner/post-gambling drink
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd. (between Flamingo Rd. & Harmon Ave.)
800-HRD-ROCK

Body English
Down expensive drinks before hitting the dance floor at this exclusive, and oh-so-sexy nightclub
Hard Rock Hotel
4455 Paradise Rd. (between Flamingo Rd. & Harmon Ave.)
800-HRD-ROCK

Where to Stay, What to Do:

Great Places to Stay
The Venetian
The Hotel at Mandalay Bay
JW Marriott
The Orleans
Main Street Station

Quintessential Experiences
Strolling the Strip
Playing the Tables
Really Big Shows
Liberace Museum
Red Rock Canyon

What to Eat and Drink:

• Singapore Sling
• Kicked Up Grasshopper Pie
• Bluefin Tuna Tartar
• Chino Carrot and Ginger Soup
• Chairman of the Board Linguine with Clam Sauce
• Seared Snapper with Vidalia Onions and Bean Ragout
• The King's Creole Fried Pork Chops with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Apples andSouthern Cooked Greens
• Emeril's Frozen Belini
• Fresh Seppie Rissotto
• Bigoli in Salsa
• Las Vegas Centerpiece
• Duck and Mushroom Ragu Over Creamy Polenta
• Caramelized Banana Brioche, Peanut Butter Mousse
• Lobster Salad with Saffron Potatoes and Crispy Leeks
• Medallions of Fallow Deer with Green Caramelized Apples

Source: Food Network