There was a time when Las Vegas food was considered cheap  . 

Times have ï»¿ changed and Steve Wynn may have pushed that change with the openings of Mirage, then Bellagio, and finally Wynn Resort.  When the Bellagio opened  ï»¿ it featured some of the top-quality restaurants in the country ï»¿ with Olives by Todd English, Circo and Le Cirque by Sirio Maccioni, Prime by Kerry Simon, and Picasso.  Las Vegas restaurants went from loss leader to attraction.  Foodies ï»¿ from all over the world now come to Sin City to experience the finest culinary city in America.  Many of them ï»¿ don’t gamble but will spend a thousand dollars on a bottle of wine, caviar, or white Alba truffles. 

Proof that Vegas is the culinary city of choice:

  • Five Star restaurants rivaling New York and San Francisco combined
  • More Master Sommeliers than any city in the world
  • Top chefs such as Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, Todd English, Kerry Simon, Michael Mina, Guy Savoy

Although there are so many four and five diamond restaurants there are also several places to eat that might be considered more local and probably less expensive.  Good food is served with a more intimate ambiance and less gaming.  Emphasis is on relationships, service, an keeping you in the establishment instead of rushing you out to gamble . 

One thing all of the top restaurants ï»¿ have in common is the interest of the general populace to watch the food as it’s made.  It can be realized with open kitchens or glass walls separating the kitchen and dining rooms.  Many have even resorted to adding preparation videos to their websites so existing fans as well as new customers ï»¿ can watch chefs as they prepare various items on the menu.

The evolution of ï»¿ the city of sin  has included gaming, shows like Cirque d Soleil , and travel deals.  However, travelers can now experience some of the finest cuisine available in the world when the experience Las Vegas dining.  

Enjoy videos of top chefs at Las Vegas Food TV along with cooking tips, and take the opportunity to win various prizes.