Top 10 Places for a Gastronomic Adventure through Las Vegas

You're going to order the Vegas Strip Dog, you're going to question the concept of two wieners in one bun, you'll be stunned by the pile of mustard, onions, chili, cheese, guacamole and jalapenos and then you'll devour it in record time. It's a cheap meal and it has just enough decadence to make you question your need for fancy table settings, wine lists and a bread cart.

You'll be surprised at just how good the oxtail is before you are floored by the scallop. The flavors are intoxicating and take you to a special place that can only be attained with a perfectly prepared dish. Braised Oxtail, Wild Mushrooms, Salted Caramel Reduction - The greens snap your senses to attention and then the scallop lulls you back into a relaxed state, back and forth, back and forth in a culinary dance and the oxtail coats your mouth with flavor and makes the dish unforgettable.



If the world was right, if life could be fair, if I always won, well, there would be a take out counter at Martorano's at the Rio All Suite Hotel in Las Vegas. I would walk up to the window at lunch time, order a gigantic meatball sandwich that would really just be a large piece of bread and those magnificent meatballs. I would probably eat in the parking lot or on a spare stool somewhere in the casino and be in the zone.

Kerry Simon has attempted the science of burgers at KGB at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers, A Burger & Vodka Bar is possibly that place in Las Vegas where you’ll enjoy a burger that has been crafted by someone trying to achieve some perfection in an area where plenty accept mediocrity.