Step into Sage at Aria Resort in Las Vegas and you get the feeling that "cool" has been captured and turned into a dining space. You are sure that Frank, Dean, Sammy and Joey would have loved this place. Don't get me wrong there is very little here that screams old Vegas, instead it's more about the atmosphere, the idea that it is okay to grow up and go out to a classy place that serves good food.

New American Cuisine is what Shawn McClain is serving up at Sage and I'll tell you that it is one of those places that is rising to top of my list of must do restaurants in Las Vegas. The drinks are great and the atmosphere make me want to stay longer but the real impressive variable is the staff. Ask someone to give you their opinion of the food and they all share a passion for the dishes they are delivering. When the food arrives you are practically set into a pleasure induced coma.

The menu is seasonal but if you see the scallops that are place upon the oxtail on the menu that is what you are ordering. Start with some Vancouver Island Oysters and have your sever surprise you with a good drink and your Las Vega vacation will have reached its peak.

Do you love to eat? Aria at CityCenter has so many restaurants and places to indulge you'll be forced to extend your vacation. Treat yourself to a few of the restaurants at Aria Resort and put off the quest to lose those 5 pounds until you get back from vacation.

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