Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico
by Ted Newkirk
 "Bam, Bam, Bam" -- If you don't know who
Emeril is, just talk to someone who is into cooking or enjoys the Food TV cable channel.
He's taken "celebrity chef" to a new level with his "macho" cooking
style with his signature "Bam" and "Let's kick it up a notch" verbal
stylings.
He is also one of the cooks credited with bringing truly fine dining to Las Vegas. And,
fine it is. Rich modern decor, extensive wine availability, servers who call you by name
-- Las Vegas has come a long way since the days of the $2.99 buffets.
As with many fine restaurants, much is a la cart. Various servings of vegetables and
potatoes run from $6 - $7.50. Soups and salads start at $6.50 for the New Orleans Gumbo of
the day. Besides your typical selections such as French Onion Soup ($6.50) Caesar Salad
(for two, $20.00), Sliced Tomato Salad ($12.00) and Composed Anti-Pasta Salad (market
price), more unique items like Organic Baby Greens ($8.50), Baby Arugula, Cheddar Cheese
and Apples ($9.00), Creative Soup of the Day (market price) and Wilted Spinach and Fried
Mozzarella ($13.00) are available.
Filet Mignon, N.Y. Strip Steak, Ribeye, and Bone In Rib Steak run $28.00 - 36.00. My
N.Y. steak was a healthy cut cooked to unbelievable perfection. As expected at this level,
the presentation and the service were second to none.
House specialties (most of which include appropriate side dishes) are as follows:
Chateaubriand (for two, $65), Charred Dry Aged Beef Sirloin ($30.00), Roasted Double Cut
Pork Chop ($26.00), Grilled Creole Marinated Rack of Lamb ($36.00), Pan Roasted Creole
Chicken Cordon Blue ($25.00), Maine Lobster (fresh from their tanks, market price),
Creative Fish of the Day (Market Price), Saute of Gulf Shrimp and Fresh Pasta ($28.00),
Grilled Sweet Barbecued Atlantic Salmon ($27.00), Seared Beef, House Cured Bacon and
Maytag White Cheddar En Croute ($28.00), and New Orleans Veal Piccata ($28.00).
This popular restaurant in The Venetian seems to have no slow period. Reservations are strongly suggested. They are open daily for lunch from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM and open for dinner from 5:30 - 10:30 PM (11:00 PM on weekends). The lunch menu varies from dinner
and is just slightly less expensive. The full menu is available at the bar, but are you
crazy? Save eating at a bar for some corner joint in your city. Enjoy the dining room for
a taste of the exquisite food, service and surroundings.
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