Crush
Grab your best pals and head to Crush, a lively new eatery dedicated to, as co-founding restaurateur Jenna Morton explained it, the “ancient ritual of communal feasting.” Indulge in interesting and sharable plates, from shrimp risotto and octopus ceviche to a 28-ounce tomahawk rib-eye steak with smoked Hawaiian sea salt. Non-carnivores rejoice — there’s a whole separate menu dedicated to vegan, vegetarian and dairy- and gluten-free dishes. Finish off your opulent meal with something light — like a Nutella caramel ice cream sandwich. Crush promises a meal fit for a (Vegas) king.
MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.891.3222 www.mgmgrand.com
$$$$$ Dress code: upscale casual
Carnevino
Carne (meat) plus vino (wine) equals Carnevino, an over-the-top steakhouse with an Italian twist, where everything is grand — from the soaring ceilings and oversized windows to the big, delicious steaks and wondrous wine list. Chef extraordinaire Mario Batali and winemaker Joe Bastianich celebrate beef in all its glory with organic, super-prime dry-aged steaks rubbed with sea salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. You’ll also find organic veal, Colorado lamb, Heritage Foods pork, handmade pastas, classic antipasti and side dishes based on Neapolitan street food. For dessert? The perfect sugarcoated doughnuts.
The Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South 702.789.4141 www.carnevino.com
$$$$$ Dress code: business casual
The Crêpe
It’s sweet and savory crepes from around the world (at least 50 artisanal varieties), all of them bursting with fillings both standard and sublime: from crème brûlée and caramelized fruit and cream to caviar and smoked salmon cream cheese, pickles, capers and tomatoes — also made in gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan varieties. Founded by globetrotting crepe lovers Agnes Aleksander and Alexander Alexandrov, The Crepe takes you on a tour of international flavors, including Switzerland, Bolivia, Australia, Japan and, of course, France.
Tivoli Village 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150 702.441.0719 www.thecrepelasvegas.com
$$$$$ Dress code: casual
