Savoury Saturday: Review 35 Steaks and Martinis, Hardrock Hotel

It's easy to see why 35 Steaks and Martinis was recently a contender for Vegas Eater's Best Steakhouse.  The manager, Mario Gonzalez is a class act and Chef Marty has created a superb menu. I spent a delightful evening with friends and look forward to experiencing the delicious cuisine again!!!

Ambiance 

The steakhouse features a great motif, it's an ideal place for a celebratory evening or business gathering. Plus there's a great bar if you want to enjoy happy hour. 

Enjoy Happy Hour in the bar and lounge!

Nice ambiance!

Service

Mario and his team provided an elevated level of service- it was phenomenal. Everyone was friendly, courteous, knowledgeable. Mario has vast knowledge and creates an experience that exceeds expectations. His passion and enthusiasm are contagious!! 

Mario Gonzalez, General Manager.

Menu and Pricing

The menu offers a wide range of options and everything was delicious! We started with steak tar tar and an impressive array of seafood. 

For dinner, I absolutely loved the Chilean Sea bass, its my favorite fish and its the best Chilean Sea bass I have ever had! It was perfectly prepared and accompanied with succotash. Wow, Chef Marty!

My friends enjoyed Wild Salmon with risotto (again, best risotto I have ever had), and scallops. We didn't have room for dessert but based on everything else we enjoyed, I am certain dessert would have been grand.

Presentation and Taste
The presentation of the seafood alone was impressive!! Every appetizer and entree had a beautiful presentation! The perfect wine pairings enhanced the already amazing flavors we enjoyed.

Overall Experience 
35 Steaks and Martinis is a must!! The experience from start to finish complemented a wonderful evening with friends. Time well spent!!

Savoury Saturday: Sambalatte Cafeé Lounge Review

The theme for Sambalatte is: Sip. Savour. Socialize. Perfectly fitting for this quaint coffee and tea lounge in Las Vegas. 

Although Sambalatte has been in Las Vegas for several years and recently opened another location at the Monte Carlo Hotel, it was a treat discovering a new place to go to for a nice latte and relaxing environment. I went to the Boca Park location with friends, last weekend and it felt as though I was sitting in a coffeehouse in Seattle or Chicago. What a fabulous place to have in Las Vegas!!

Ambiance 

The atmosphere is vibrant and relax. You can even pick something to read from their downstairs library. The decor is classy, yet eclectic at the same time. 

          View of the staircase leading to an         

                additional seating area. 

               Wall photo collage. 

                 Library at Sambalatte. 

Service 

I wish they had honored the reservation I made, four days prior for the upstairs seating area. Although the staff acknowledged my name was on their list, they did not reserve the seating area which would have been ideal for our group, the space was occupied by other patrons and it would have been rude to ask them to move. 

I was advised to call the day before next time, which I'm not sure if that would have made a difference since my name was on their reservation list, they just didn't honor the reservation. 

Presentation and Taste 

I had a decaf latte with almond milk, it was delightfully delicious!! It was nice having the options of either almond milk, soy milk, or milk. Look at the beautiful work of art below! 

                 Decaf almond milk latte. 

I didn't try any baked goods or pastries but they looked delicious! 

   My friends enjoyed some of the treats above, 

   yum! 

Menu and Pricing 

The menu offerings range from specialty coffee and organic teas to sandwiches and locally sourced pastries. Most prices are not listed on the menu, I asked the staff for the price ranges. 

Coffee: $2.50-$6.25

Organic Teas: $3.50-$4.50

Sandwiches: $8.50-$10.00

Soups and Salads: $6.75-$8.50

Macaroons: $1.50 

Pastries: $3.50-$7.50

                      Good menu variety. 

Overall Experience 

I would come back to Sambalatte for the ambiance alone! It's a wonderful place to grab a book and enjoy a cup of coffee, visit with friends, or have a light meal.