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Shiso Leaves in Boca - Seriously?
This is excellent. Thank you. Now along with orchids and basil, I can kill something else. Where can I find my bright young seedlings before taking them to my home for their eventual slaughter?
Kind of a joke. But I do kill everything. I've always been envious of the people who are able to grow wide flat big leaves of sweet basil. Mine get bitter and small, despite never letting flowers grow on them. And then there's the whole to-do with must and bugs and rot. Not the kind of words I want sitting at my dinner table. Sigh. Why isn't there a gardening class?
Shiso Leaves in Boca - Seriously?
I'm in need of Lemongrass and Shiso Leaves, but where in the Boca/Delray area can a girl find herself some Shiso leaf?
Totally appreciate suggestions. Oriental Market, closed Mondays, I'm guessing does not have them.
Vegas 2010: Dinner Splurges, room for Daytime Urges?
Mid-October my man and I will be in LV for 3 food-filled nights.
Quick History: We've already been to: Bouchon, Le Cirque, Michael Mina, SeaBlue, Petrossian Lounge. In NY and LA, we've done Aureole and hit up all the Craft's and Mario Batali spots from Otto to Lupa. In Paris, I've done a few Alain Ducasse stops and enjoyed L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.
We're New Yorker's, presently living in Austin, TX, which means we don't want to see anything approaching BBQ or Mexican food. And while we enjoy Indian and Asian cuisine from time to time, it's never anything we'd seek out. We've done enough sushi in our lives to last, well, a lifetime. Also, I'm not a big steak eater. Like, I could absolutely live without eating it ever. Though, I love lamb, venison, quail, etc., but the last place I ever want to eat is a Steakhouse. Not for me.
ALL THAT SAID, with such big dinner meals planned (please give thoughts on itinerary below), where should we head for breakfast or a light lunch? I don't want to grab a quick nibble in a cafe and prefer to go to a fantastic restaurant "must" even if it's only for soft boiled eggs with perfectly toasted "soldiers."
- We arrive on a Saturday, 4pm and plan to have dinner with another couple at BARTOLOTTA (hoping for a cabana) that night. Heading to THE FOUNDATION ROOM afterward for the view, a drink or twelve.
- Sunday night my husband is dead-set on doing the Sixteen Course Degustation Menu $385/Person at JOEL ROBUCHON. I hear it's once-in-a-lifetime and we need to go for it, but I fear I'll be ill from so much food. I'm prepared for the 4+ hour meal, but I hope it comes with a side of angioplasty. Would you do a light version of brunch that morning? Where? Starving all day for that never works.
Where would you eat the next afternoon?
- Monday we're seeing a 7pm show (LOVE), and we were planning on heading to SAGE at Aria afterward with another couple. Is this a good idea for our last night? Would you go elsewhere? What else is on the same level as SAGE? Would you instead go to L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon? We're looking for a fun crowd and food fit for major foodies.
***With such big dinner plans, what would you NO WAY MISS during the day?***
I was hoping for a tartare at CarneVino
Heading to the Tea Lounge within Mandarin Oriental (I love suggestions like this!)
Canyon Ranch for a nibble?
I've done Bouchon, where else for a lovely breakfast that won't put you into food coma?
But I'm open to hearing of other special things, including an alternative to anything listed above. I really appreciate the information and can't wait to hear your suggestions! And if anyone knows of a good fitness spot? The Bellagio charges guests $25 /day to sweat.
Thank you!
Stephanie Klein
stephanieklein.com
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Bouchon
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Michael Mina Restaurant
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Petrossian
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
L'Atelier De Joel Robuchon
3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
CarneVino Italian Steakhouse - Palazzo Hotel
3325 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Le Cirque
Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Searching for CRISPY Rice Sushi (a la Koi & Katsuya in Los Angeles)
Not deep fried, not tempura. What I'm searching for here in Austin is what's served at Koi and Katsuya in Los Angeles: Spicy Tuna over pieces of crispy rice sushi. Traditionally it's also served with a thin sliver of jalapeno on top. Basically, it's as if they take the rice part of a piece of sushi and quickly sear it on both sides, on a hot oiled grill, and then they add the raw spicy tuna on top. The rice is still sticky, soft, but it has a golden crispy bottom.
I cannot believe that I cannot find a single place in Austin that serves anything close to this. Help! I am desperate. You would be too if you ever tasted this dish. Even if you don't know of a place that serves this, do you know of an Austin sushi chef/restaurant that would be knowledgeable enough and WILLING to try it?
I went to Kinichi and asked, but they ended up doing deep fried rice, very dark, and as hard and crisp as a rice cake... not the same as searing it. Please help. I've attached photo of what it should look like.
