Ron’s Steakhouse restaurant – Arizona Charlie’s Decatur Casino & Hotel

Have you tried Ron’s Steakhouse, which is located at Arizona Charlie’s on Decatur?

Arizona Charlie’s is a locals’ favorite here in Las Vegas, offering everything that people who live in town have come to expect in the way of slot payoffs, bingo, specials, giveaways, and two-for-ones.

What I never expected to find there was a competitively priced, very attractive, gourmet steakhouse, which offers beautifully presented and delicious appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts.

Our meal at Ron’s Steakhouse began with a rich and creamy lobster bisque that was full of chunks of lobster. A beautifully plated house salad was served delicately wrapped in thin strips of cucumber.

The rib eye steak and the rack of lamb were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tiramisu and cappuccino finished off a truly satisfying meal. Service was a bit slow, and it wasn’t easy to get refills on our drinks, but frankly, the quality of the food was worth that minor inconvenience.

You’ll have plenty of delicious appetizers to choose from, and a number of steak and chop selections. The lollipop rib eye was to die for! There are several house signature specialties, including the herb encrusted half rack of lamb (oh yes!).

Hopefully, they will offer a larger selection of soups, salads, and desserts in the future, but the tiramisu and cappuccino were more than worth the calories!

So take my advice and try Ron’s Steakhouse next time you’re in town and want to impress your best girl!

Ron’s Steakhouse
Arizona Charlie’s at Decatur
Las Vegas, NV
Scott Hisey, Manager

Call for reservations: 702-258-5201

Authored by: Sandra Oertell

Aria Resort & Casino – Las Vegas

ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is currently offering travelers a several Signature Tasting Menus highlighting fresh ingredients, just in time for spring.

Throughout the month of March, you can enjoy a day hitting the links at Shadow Creek, lounge by the pool at Liquid, place bets on March Madness – whatever March means to you, round out your day with out-of-this world cuisine at AMERICAN FISH by Michael Mina, Jean Georges Steakhouse and Sirio Ristorante.

· Fun in the Sun with Surf & Turf. Executive Chef Sven Mede presents a four-course “Surf & Turf” menu at AMERICAN FISH by Michael Mina offering the best of both worlds now that spring has sprung. The epicurean adventure begins with a Thai Beef & Lobster Carpaccio or a Dungeness Crab “BLT” and continues with choices of delicate Diver Scallops & Foie Gras, New Bedford Mussels & Chorizo, a masterful Grilled Kobe Flat Iron & Miso-Glazed Monkfish or a Sea Salt-Baked Langoustine & Pork Belly. Dessert is highlighted by a decadent Valrhona Chocolate Custard with red velvet cake and cocoa nib ice cream. $85

· Eat More Veggies. Getting bikini-season-ready doesn’t mean giving up flavors and delicious food with Jean Georges Steakhouse’s five-course broccoli-centered menu created by Executive Chef Robert Moore that celebrates the nutrient-enriched vegetable. Packed with vitamins, broccoli is prominently featured in each course, starting with a delicious Cream of Broccoli soup. The yellow-green Romanesco Broccoli joins Shiitake mushrooms in a refreshing salad, followed by a Broccoli and Stinging Nettle Risotto and Moore’s take on “Beef and Broccoli,” with grilled filet mignon and drizzled in a sweet orange glaze. Because everyone needs a splurge, the signature JG Candy Bar adds a decadent finish to the meal. $95

· Retreat to Tuscany on Your Vegas Spring Break. Sirio Ristorante’s five-course menu will transport diners to the rich, artistic region of Tuscany with just one bite. Created by Executive Chef Vincenzo Scarmiglia, the Tuscan tour begins with brightly colored Maine Lobster salad with artichokes, asparagus and avocado followed by a Potato & Gorgonzola Cheese-filled Ravoli topped with roasted pear puree and Nero D’Avola syrup made of red wine grapes. Continue teasing your taste buds with a mouthwatering Dover Sole Fillet & Spinach in brick crust and a tantalizing Pan Roasted Lamb Porterhouse with a rhubarb demi-glaze. Finish the meal with a decadent dessert trio of Baba, a small yeast cake soaked in rum and filled with a pastry cream, an exotic fruit minestrone and a Pabana sorbet. Ciao Bella! $89

L’Ambroisie in Paris, France offers a sublime interior. The restaurant is made luxurious with tapestries, time-polished materials and muted colors.

Guests who are welcomed to this exemplary restaurant, find themselves right under the arcades of place des Vosges. Romantic surroundings and pitch-perfect ambience unite flawlessly with classic French cuisine.

Luscious foie gras, perfectly prepared seafood, and sumptuous ingredients like truffles and chestnuts impart dishes with flavor and texture.

Plus, a terrific wine list heightens the appeal of every mouthful. A fine dining experience waiting for all in Paris.

L’Ambroisie
9, pl des Vosges
Paris 75004
01 42 78 51 45

Photo: New York-New York Hotel & Casino

There’s an exciting sports bar in Las Vegas that is definitely becoming the place to be for the ultimate sports bar and entertainment experience – Sporting House Bar & Grill

The Sporting House Bar & Grill opened 10/10/10 and is located in the luxury New York-New York Hotel & Casino, featuring 12 New York-style skyscrapers showcasing 2,023 guest rooms and suites.

The goal of the Sporting House Bar & Grill is to become Las Vegas’ premier destination for year-round sports action an dit looks like it’s on schedule.

The interior of the Sporting House Bar & Grill is a sports and gamers dream including more than 130 video monitors. Patrons can easily see the exact game they want to watch in a fun environment designed exclusively for sports fans.

Sporting House is a two-story restaurant and bar, featuring a tasty menu designed by Ark Restaurant Corporation’s newly hired Executive Chef David Waltuck, celebrated chef/owner of four star Chanterelle in New York City, and Damien McEvoy, Ark’s Executive Chef for the past 14 years in Las Vegas.

Bringing his unique style, Chef Waltuck offers a variety of dishes,including Maine lobster club wrap, Wagyu Kobe flat iron steak and smoked meatloaf. You will also find classic sprts favorites, such as Philly cheese steak, wood roasted BBQ chicken pizza, honey hoisen chicken wings, and a wide variety of juicy burgers. Top off your meal with your choice of 12 beers on tap and a wide variety of both premium and crafted bottle beer.

On the first floor is The Screening Room with tiered seating, so all guest can have a perfect view and enjoy the year’s biggest games on two 16-foot, high-definition screens and a dozen 36-inch, high-definition video monitors.

Senior vice president of Ark Vegas Restaurant Corp, Paul Gordon was quoted, “Fans in Las Vegas are always looking for a great spot to watch their favorite team and we designed The Sporting House to provide those fans with a one-of-a-kind experience every time they visit. When guests come to The Sporting House, they are going to know right away that this is the premier place in town to watch the game.”

On the second story of Sporting House Bar & Grill, fans can play in the All-Star Arcade. There is more than 10,000 square feet of interactive and competitive sports-themed attractions including Daytona racing, Pop-A-Shot and much more.

The Sporting House bar and restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours may changes due to seasonal sports schedules, such as during football season, The Sporting House will open at 9 a.m. on weekends.

Imagine the perfect escape where the only criteria are good food and drink in a relaxed, carefree environment. Sound like wishful thinking?

Not at Tommy Bahama’s, where the purveyor of island lifestyles has evolved their successful men’s and women’s upscale casual sportswear, golfwear, accessory and home furnishings collections into a well respected restaurant and retail operation that serves up island-inspired fare and lots of tropical fun.

The cafe is located on the second level above a Tommy Bahama retail shop.  The immediate view is of the parking lot, however, the distant views of the Mauna Lani resort grounds are pleasant.

There are tables on the lanai and tables indoors, though the restaurant was open air throughout.   As you would expect, the restaurant is very tastefully decorated in an island motif. I did find it odd that the decor was Caribbean themed.  When in Hawaii, I prefer a Hawaiian theme.

Live music was playing, which was pleasant, however it was also more of a Jimmy Buffet type music.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I like Jimmy Buffet music, but when I’m in Hawaii, I want to soak up all things Hawaiian.  So, I would have preferred music with a local vibe.

Ulus 29

Looking for a unique, international social experience? In amazing Istanbul, Turkey you can see for miles and enjoy fine dining.

Ulus 29 opened back in 1993 and can be found on the scenic, hilltops of Ulus, Turkey. This incredible restaurant establishment offers patrons magnificent views overlooking the Bosphorus.

Ulus 29 both with its fine dining restaurant and Club 29, clearly establishes the luxury standard of indulgence and entertainment of Turkey.

Metin Fadillioglu is the owner of Ulus 29 and has created many classical trendy spots like, Çubuklu 29 and Hip Nişantaşı Brasserie. Fadillioglu is definitely a pioneer name in the Istanbul restaurant & entertainment industry.

Ulus 29 is a unique fine dining restaurant, where internationally acclaimed chef Mert Şeran features his very distinct techniques and creativity in avant-garde modern cuisine. Şeran is quite popular and one of the top chefs in Istanbul culinary scene.

The chef offers diners two signature menus: one with a wide sushi selection and the other with a list of Turkish and international favorites.

For wine lovers, you are in luck. Ulus 29 has highly experienced sommelier Stephane Vattepain, who will provide exquisite recommendations from the restaurant’s own wine cellar, which was awarded with Wine Spectator Award in 2011. The Ulus 29 wine list offers from over 4,000 fine wines to choose from.

The elegant and vibrant Terrace Bar and the Club section adjoin the spectacular view of the restaurant. The Terrace Bar is a great spot to have cocktails after work or your fine dining experience.

For a night to remember, on Fridays and Saturdays you can enjoy yourself at the Club 29 with its famous DJ’s and special cocktails. The Club is known as one of the world’s trendiest night clubs, with its music and its hip clientele including celebrities and many well-known international names.

With breathtaking views of Diamond Head, Waikiki Beach and Honolulu’s famous skyline, Sarento’s Top of the “I” brings a bit of Italy to Hawaii with style.

This popular, Hawaiian dining establishment has old country warmth, hospitality and live piano music are part of the atmosphere that makes this fine dining establishment one of Hawaii’s most celebrated.

Sarento’s Top Of The I in Honolulu is a two star Italian restaurant. This restaurant is quite expensive, but well worth every dollar.

The restaurant is located in the Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki, in Waikiki, Hawaii.

It’s been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you’ll notice an elegant atmosphere.

This fine dining restaurant offers diners a casual elegance but with superior service. Combined with the terrific culinary offerings and has well earned numerous accolades from the local Hawaiian community.

Sarentao’s also features fine wines to meet everyone’s taste. It’s a wonderful place to dine in Hawaii and share special memories with friends and family. The Life of Luxury can help you plan a trip to Hawaii and enjoy a VIP experience in this tropical paradise.

Sarento’s Top of the “I”
1777 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 955-5559

With nearly 3000 years of history … Rome is truly the Eternal City. Across from the Temple of Vesta inside the Roman Forum, Hotel Fortyseven combines the best of old and new Rome.

Deep in the heart of this ancient city, Hotel Fortyseven celebrates recent Italian art, as each of the hotel’s five floors is dedicated to a different 20th-century artist (Mastroianni, Greco, Modigliani, Quagliata and Guccione).

Combining contemporary art with an ancient location, you can’t beat the Hotel Fortyseven setting in the historical center of Rome.

Look out the and enjoy incredible views of the 2,000-year-old city from the rooftop of the hotel’s Circus Restaurant. It’s been recently remodeled, and this fine restaurant can boast it’s one the best places to eat in the city. The Circus Restaurant also offers a wonderful Sunday brunch.

You can check out photos here.

A sample from the chef’s new Mediterranean menu at Circus Restaurant can be found here:

Starters
Parma ham with green apple and raspberries sauce
Smocked beef angus with rocket salad, aged Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar reduction
Squid salad with lime and crunchy vegetables, tuna bottarga and caper flowers

Main dishes
Home made tagliatelle with lobster sauce, Liguria olives and brised eggplant
Trofiette durum wheat pasta with basil pesto, pistacchio nuts and swordfish
Rack of lamb in crust herbs and braised spinach
Grilled salmon steak in a red Chianti wine sauce

Dondero’s restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa on Kauai Hawaii, will satisfy your soul as well as your appetite.

Dondero’s offers its Hawaiian diners an elegant ambiance combined with stellar service make this a dining favorite for those with discriminating taste.

Dondero’s features delicacies that include seared olive-crusted ahi with caponata, organic rack of lamb with gorgonzola and cauliflower soufflé (a favorite of Chef Valentino’s son), okinawan sweet potato gnocchi with smoked prosciutto in cream sauce, and pan-roasted sea bass with fresh tomato concasse and caper dressing.

This fabulous Northern Italian Regional cuisine is carefully paired with wines from all over the world. Delectable desserts and a cappuccino or port round out the repast.

Dondero’s
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
1571 Poipu Road,
Koloa, Hawaii USA 96756
808-240-6456

Photo: BLT Steak

Do yourselves a favor, — the next time you want a restaurant meal served to perfection, make a reservation at BLT Steak – (Bistro Laurent Tourondel), located at the Trump Waikiki, 223 Saratoga Rd., Honolulu, HI, 96815

OK, I never thought I’d say this, but move over, Ruth’s Chris, Hy’s, and Wolfgang’s, –there’s a new kid in town, and he has a knack for doing things right.

My friend and I had heard some good things about BLT, so we thought we would try it out ourselves and see what all the positive commotion was all about.

BLT is a medium sized restaurant and very tastefully decorated. We were seated at a corner booth located at the rear of the restaurant, which was unusually comfortable.

Starting things off, we chose a dozen fresh oysters on the half-shell ($34.00/doz.), but we first had to make a choice of which of 4 different species of oyster we desired. Now, that’s a first for me!

We made our selection after a brief course in “oysterology” from our server, and our selection was superb, –very mild tasting and very fresh, and served with lemon wedges and a horseradish seafood sauce.

An ice-cold Heineken went well with the little critters as we waited for our entree.

We chose a main course consisting of a Porterhouse for two ($72.00), cooked on the rare side of medium-rare, which was prepared with a red wine reduction and served with horseradish on the side.

I’m not a big Porterhouse aficionado, but this steak was to die for — most excellent!

A baked potato accompanied the steak for me, and my partner had roasted tomatoes. Both were prepared excellently and were quite enjoyable.

Both were priced ala carte at $8.00 each. We skipped the pre-entree salad, which I’m sure my dearly departed mother would be so upset about.

We chose an Arrowood Chardonnay, ($72.00), which was very enjoyable, but probably more suitable for the oysters than for the Porterhouse.

Dinner was capped off with a shared dessert consisting of a peanut butter chocolate mousse ($10.00), and a cappuccino. — This dessert was absolutely superb!

Our server, a young lady named Peris, was like a server from heaven. She was always attentive, very knowledgeable about everything on the menu, (including the oysters – now that was impressive!), and very professional.

I recommend BLT Steak wholeheartedly and trust that your experience will be as marvelous as ours. Please enjoy!

BLT Steak
Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk
223 Saratoga Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
Telephone: 808-683-7440

Author: Val Patacchi is a freelance writer and avid traveler.

Courtesy of: Terzetto at M Resort

Capping off a recent stay at the “M” Resort in Las Vegas, we were going to drive back into the strip, (probably 5 miles +), and try out another potentially interesting eatery.

But alas, it was already 8:45 p.m. and our energy level was running on empty. Hence, we opted to remain at the “M” and try out its local cuisine, — and we’re so glad we did.

We made arrangements to dine at “Terzetto”, which boasts a wonderful oyster bar, and an interior design worthy of the cover of “Architectural Digest.”

We began with a shared appetizer salad of a tomato / mozzarella caprese with spring greens and a light vinaigrette. –Very tasty.

My friend ordered a rare 12 oz prime rib*, with a side of fresh sauteed brocolinni, prepared deftly and perfectly, – Very nice.

My entree was a combination 8 oz fillet mignon* (rare) and 8 oz lobster tail served with drawn lemon butter. Both accompanied by a side of cubed butternut squash gratinee.

All three offerings were prepared impeccably and tasted magnificently. Some beautiful deserts were presented to us, but alas, we were stuffed to the gills, –no more room.

The meal was served with a buttery complex house chardonnay, which was quite acceptable.

The french bread offered at the onset was one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

* All beef served at Terzetto is raised on the owner’s cattle ranch in Montana, and the quality was superb.

I strongly recommend Terzetto to everyone. It is a comfortable and beautiful restaurant, with excellently prepared food.

Please enjoy!!!

Author: Val Patacchi is a freelance writer and avid traveler.