Wolfgang Puck’s Springs Cafe offers new Sunday brunch
Heidi's Picks is a weekly selection of restaurant suggestions from Review-Journal critic Heidi Knapp Rinella. Her reviews are done anonymously at Review-Journal expense.
Price symbols are based on the cost of an average entree: $ = entrees less than $10; $$ = entrees between $10 and $20; $$$ = entrees between $20 and $30; and $$$$ = entrees more than $30.
RED SQUARE
Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 632-7407
Red Square isn't exactly authentic -- though, to be fair, an authentic Russian restaurant would be a tough sell on the Strip -- but it's gorgeous inside and a lot of fun and serves good food to boot. Particularly worthy of note: the grilled Caesar salad, steak tartare, chicken Kiev, Adzhika Pork and Strawberries Romanoff. (7/20/07)
Overall: B $$$
THE CAPITAL GRILLE
Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 932-6631
The Capital Grille is the kind of steakhouse they're not building much of anymore, but contemporary touches help this old-school-style spot feel like anything but a throwback. Onion soup and a dry-aged steak au poivre with Coirvoisier cream were both excellent but on the salty side; also excellent (but not too salty) were the prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella, creamed spinach and roasted chicken. (12/12/08)
Overall: A- $$$$
THE NEW ORLEANS CONNECTION
9711 S. Eastern Ave.; 492-1650
The Katrina diaspora delivered good Cajun and Creole restaurants to many parts of the country and in Las Vegas it's represented by The New Orleans Connection. Most of what we had was excellent renditions of Louisiana classics -- such as Crawfish Etoufee, fried alligator, red beans and rice, dirty rice and jambalaya -- and we also liked something a little more offbeat, some sweet potato hush puppies dusted with powdered sugar, which were designated a side but sweet enough to serve as dessert. (7/25/08)
Overall: A- $
The Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., will introduce a Sunday brunch this weekend. Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Sunday through March 29, the brunch features sustainable foods served buffet-style, including Chinois Chicken Salad, eggs Benedict, free-range chicken breast with spinach, flourless chocolate cake and more. Accompanied by live music, it's $28.95 for adults, $12.50 for children 4 through 17, and free for children 3 and younger. The buffet includes coffee, soft drinks and a glass of champagne; mimosas and Bloody Marys are $7 extra. ...
IBO Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar has opened at 9755 W. Flamingo Road in the Flamingo Grand Center. With a menu of American classics in addition to Turkish and Mediterranean dishes, it serves lunch and dinner daily; the bar is open 24/7. Live entertainment and patio dining also are featured. Call 365-6111. ...
Europa House European and Russian Restaurant has opened at 4825 W. Flamingo Road in the location of the former Artem/Eliseevsky Russian Restaurant. It serves a menu of both European and Russian food and features nightly entertainment. Call 247-8766. ...
Roma Deli and Restaurant II has opened at 8524 W. Sahara Ave. It serves the same menu of Italian favorites and daily specials as the original Roma Deli on Spring Mountain Road and offers a wine shop as well. Call 228-4393. ...
Satay Asian Bistro & Bar at 3900 Paradise Road now features One Sunday Night in Bangkok, a Singha beer garden, beginning at 5 p.m. each Sunday. Highlights include a $20 Singha beer tower and $5 Thai dishes. ...
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