Koi - Las Vegas, Nevada (Planet Hollywood)

Oh what a treat! We went to Koi in Las Vegas for dinner and it was more than I expected! From the decor to the service, it was wonderful from beginning to end! The servers were very attentive and knew what they were talking about when you asked a question.

The room we were in overlooks the Belagio and the famous fountains

We had such great food - we started with some Edamame, then had Shrimp Miso Soup with Clams, Shrimp and Bay Scallops, Warm Baby Spinach and Mushrooms with Ponzu Dressing, Spicy Seared Albacore with Crispy Red Onions, California Roll Sushi, Baked Crab Roll Sushi, Kobe Beef Carpaccio with Fried Shitake and Yuzu Vinaigrette (first time trying it and it was incredible! If you ever get a chance to try it...you must!), Pan Seared Organic Chicken Breast with Potatoes, Asparagus and Mustard Cilantro Sauce, Miso Bronzed Black Cod with Seasonal Vegetables (pictured below) and a dessert plate that had Coconut Rice Pudding Brulee, Molten Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Almond Fondue, Cappuccino Mochi, Mixed Berry Mochi, Koi's Signature Cheesecake and a Passion Fruit Mousse (pictured below)

Me and my husband after 8 courses!

Mon Ami Gabi - Las Vegas, Nevada (Paris)

We had a ladies lunch today at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris - Las Vegas. It is a cute little bistro that sits facing the strip of Las Vegas, with a beautiful view of the Belagio and the famous fountains!

The inside is black and white and what you might expect in a French Bistro

Me with the ladies in a little room they set up for us

They had a special menu set up for us too - the Soup du Jour was a Cold Potato and Leek Soup, Shrimp Cocktail and a Salad

I had the Roast Chicken Salad Sandwich with a Honeycrisp Apple and Currant Salad and Pommes Gaufrettes (which are basically just like waffle cut chips!) served in little cones

Last was the dessert! Profiteroles! You just can't go wrong with Vanilla Ice Cream filled Pastry with a Fudge Sauce!

Mesa Grill - Las Vegas, Nevada (Caesar's Palace)

I am so excited! I got to eat at Mesa Grill in Las Vegas today! I have been wanting to eat here for a while and now I finally did! When you walk in you see the birghtly colored glass lining the wall at the bar. The kitchen is open to the restaurant, especially the grill area. The dining room decor was perfect...there were bright colored chairs and even some cow print mixed in! We had a great table! My husband and I were with our friends Dustin and Leizel.

Dustin, Leizel, Me and Tom

We started with Goat Cheese "Queso Fundido" Rajas and Blue Corn Tortilla Strips I had the New Mexican Spiced Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with Grilled Red Onion, arugula, Ancho-Chile Mayonnaise and Southwestern Fries and it was AMAZING!!! If you have ever heard someone talk about "layering flavors" this was it! When you took a bite, you tasted one thing and as you chewed you picked up more flavors and then when you were done you got another! Tom had the Barbecued Lamb Cobb Salad with Avocado, Tomato, Cabrales Blue Cheese and Buttermilk Dressing Leizel had the Ancho Chile-Honey Glazed Salmon with Spicy Black Bean Sauce and Roasted Jalapeno Crema

After we finished lunch, our server offered to give me a tour of the kitchen!

Great experience overall from the service to the food to my tour of the kitchens!

Trader Vic's - Las Vegas, Nevada (Planet Hollywood)

Trader Vic's is a Polynesian fusion restaurant located in the Planet Hollywood hotel.
When we got to Las Vegas, it was the first place we ate at as a group. We had the entire upstairs to ourselves. The place is beautiful and the view was even more incredible! The Belagio fountains were going off right in front of us and we had the beautiful lights coming from Paris Las Vegas!
They had passed hors d'oeuvres that were Kalua Pork Sliders (plum braised pork on a Hawaiian roll, Crab Rangoons and Fried Asparagus. Then there was a buffet set up with Trader Vic's Salad and a Caesar Salad, 3 different Potstickers - Shrimp, Crab and Lobster, and Pork and Chicken, Steamed Rice, Trader Vic's Fried Rice, Teryiaki Mahi Mahi, Mango Chili Beef (Filet of beef with chilies, ginger and mango) and several yummy desserts like Cheesecake and a White Chocolate and Chocolate Mouse Tart!
The Pork Sliders, Crab Rangoons and the Potstickers were delicious, but I wasn't to crazy about the meal itself. My favorite was the Chocolate Mousse tart!