MIX at Mandalay Bay

For our last night in Las Vegas Christine and I went to MIX at Mandalay Bay.

While it was a little tricky to find since it's in THEHotel at Mandalay Bay, it was worth the walk. The view was exquisite and the decor was very sleek and modern with a futuristic feel given the clear orbs hanging from the ceiling.

To start, we shared the shrimp cocktail which was very unique given that it was served mixed with a horseradish sauce, a spicy tomato sauce, and creme fraiche. It was a delicious mix of flavors but almost overwhelming after a couple of bites. Even split between two people we couldn't finish it.

For our main course we both had the cod as we were told it was the house favorite. I can see/taste why. The cod was prepared perfectly with a crispy, buttery skin on top and flaky white meat underneath. Combine that with lemon, capers, brown butter, croutons and (my favorite) fried parsley and you have yourself a whole lot of delicious. The fried parsley and croutons gave the fish a really great texture combination and both of us cleaned our plates.

Then, even though neither of us ordered dessert, our waiter came over with complimentary madeleines, still warm from the oven, and nutella dipping sauce. They were perfect. Just the right amount of sweetness to cap off the meal.

A great last meal to cap off the vacation.

SW Steakhouse

WOW. SW Steakhouse for the wynn.

Sorry, I know that was corny but SW Steakhouse at the Wynn hotel really was a winner. The food was amazing, the staff were incredibly nice and attentive and the decor was elegant without feeling stuffy.

Christine and I had the jumbo shrimp cocktail to start and we both had the 9 oz filet mignon for dinner. We barely spoke because it was all about enjoying the food. EVERY bite was delicious and the whole meal was well timed between appetizer and main course. I would definitely eat here again.

Japonais

While last night's dinner wasn't had until 2 a.m. due to flying in from the East Coast, tonight we had an 8 o'clock reservation at Japonais in The Mirage.

I had the bib lettuce to start which was plated beautifully and had a nice light dressing. It looked like a giant leafy flower and tasted so crisp and refreshing unlike some starter salads that can actually weigh you down and fill you up before the main course.

Then for my main course I had the sweet shrimp and diver scallops. Warning: the shrimp come whole, as in still looking at you, but grilled to perfection.

If you are in Las Vegas I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you are a sushi/seafood lover. While I did not partake in the sushi, Christine had it and loved it.