Restaurants

Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas offers what is undeniably some of the best food in Las Vegas. Executive Chef Eric Klein cooks memorable dishes, pouring his heart and soul into every Spago specialty. He puts his passion — and the best fresh, organic, made-from-scratch ingredients — into creating a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

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Nothing beats a Bourbon Malt Milkshake served with an all beef burger topped with truffled pecorino cheese and black truffled aioli and a side of duck fat fries. Award-winning Chef Michael Mina and his team at Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale have created a Bar Burgers menu that serves up just such scrumptious treats.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on November 2nd, 2009

I found my one perfect bite at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Las Vegas. I recently enjoyed, as a special guest of the restaurant, a tasting menu at Spago. The entire meal was out of this world. The Executive Chef, Eric Klein, introduced himself to me at the beginning and told me he would create a great [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on October 28th, 2009

Spicy Lover is waiting in Vegas. At T&T Tacos Tequila, this spicy, sexy, tasty cocktail makes a great meal even more memorable. The Spicy Lover is a balance of sweet and heat made from Jose Cuervo Platino Tequila, English cucumber, Mexican cilantro, lime juice, sweet agave nectar, and a dash of Tabasco. For only $12, [...]

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Talavera Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale serves up unforgettable food and experience

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Susan Lanier-Graham on August 14th, 2009

Sushi Roku serves up the best sushi in Scottsdale from its gorgeous restaurant located on the main level of Scottsdale’s W Hotel.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on July 31st, 2009

No longer is Tempe, Arizona simply a hangout for college students and their families or a spot for avid sports fans waiting for the next ASU game. There is culture, dining, a nightlife, and a hip new hotel.

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Susan Lanier-Graham on March 5th, 2009

Corvallis, Oregon is a beautiful little town with a lot going for it. Of 53,000 residents, 19,000 are Oregon State University (OSU) students. The university has seen such graduates as Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling and Heisman trophy winner Terry Baker. It’s home to a selection of special projects, like the Oregon NASA Space Grant [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on February 10th, 2009

My first day in Quebec City ended in a fairy tale castle. We had dinner at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. It started with elegance when a limousine picked us up at the hotel and transported us to the front door of the regal hotel. Frontenac is a 19th century castle overlooking the St. Lawrence [...]

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Susan Lanier-Graham on November 9th, 2008

Santa Fe has some great food. One of the unique finds I made on a recent trip to Santa Fe is Blue Heron Restaurant at Sunrise Springs Resort Spa. The resort is about 15 minutes from the plaza in the old town. It’s well worth the drive out of town. The resort is a compound [...]

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