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Sage
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Restaurants Mediterranean Canadian (New), Mediterranean
Aria Resort and Casino3732 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: The Strip
(877) 230-2742
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 5 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
288 reviews for Sage
Review Highlights
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"3 stars for the amazing foie gras brulee." In 16 reviews -
"Wagyu Beef Tartare was a very rich dish." In 20 reviews -
"Got an Amuse bouche before our first course." In 31 reviews
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288 reviews in English
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Review from Dana R.
Miami, FL
5/24/2012
This was my first meal in Vegas this past weekend and it was the perfect way to kick off my trip. Upscale setting, incredible drinks, attentive staff...oh, and I haven't even gotten to the food!
We had several starters which were all so unique and tasty. Started things off with the duck fat roasted heirloom beets salad. I typically don't even like beets but this appetizer changed my mind. We also tried the wagyu beef tartare with a slow poached egg. It was such an awesome combination, piled on top of crispy brioche cracker for a crunchy, flavorful taste.
For my main dish I got the most flavorful scallops I have ever had in my life. The consistency was flawless and they were expertly paired with braised oxtail, wild mushrooms, and finished with a salted caramel reduction.
For dessert, they brought each of us a bite-sized, rich and tasty chocolate dish, compliments of the chef. Overall an incredible dining experience and I would highly recommend it! -
Review from Jackie M.
Las Vegas, NV
5/19/2012
the veal cheek is absolutely superb.
amazing flavor.
just imagine the best cooked, soft, succulent, milky oxtail you've ever dreamed of... thats as close as i can get to describing the veal.
love the decor.
i dont remember the service because i was so into the meal. lol YUM. -
Review from Lori V.
Long Beach, CA
5/14/2012
Critically acclaimed Chef Shawn McClain combines seasonal seafood in a sophisitcated and elegant atmosphere. We started with the Grilled Spinach Octopus with smoked potato puree, Shisito peppers and wild arugula - amazing. Our main dishes consisted of the Maine Day Boat Scallops with Braised Oxtail, Wild Mushrooms and a salted caramel reduction, and the Maryland Black Bass with black trumpet mushrooms, butter-poached radish, green garlick and pine nuts.
After dinner we opted for an Absinthe after dinner drink (recently legalized). Absinthe is a French highly alcoholic anise flavored spirit derived from botanicals and other medicinal and culinary herbs. It is poured over a burning sugar cube and has a natural green color. Absinthe was banned in the U.S. until the 21st Century as the chemical compound thujone, although present in the spirit in only trace amounts, has been labeled an addictive psychoactive drug.
Rated by Esquire as a "Restaurant Not To Miss' and received the AAA Four-Diamond Award. This place is a real treat. -
Review from Jade K.
Las Vegas, NV
5/25/2012
Very good! Service was great and food was outstanding. Foie gras brûlée was do delicious. Best I've ever had and I really don't even like foie gras but oh how I wish i ordered it as desert! Because the desert was not good at all it all tasted the same.The roasted sweetbreads were absolutely scrumptious and I've never had them in my life! I honestly think the appetizers are really good but the entree's were mediocre. I would just go back there for the foie gras brûlée! It is a must try.
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Review from Connie C.
Came here last Saturday with 3 other friends for dinner at 6:30 for their pre-theater menu. My date and I came early, so we were waiting at the bar/lounge area. Their bar is so beautiful! I might have uploaded a picture of their bar, if not, someone please remind me!
Anyway, so I was waiting at the lounge, and I ordered a Desert Shrub. It's one of their cocktails with prosecco, grapefruit, tequila, and purple sage. I didn't know what purple sage was so I looked it up. It's supposed to be a plant that gives you hallucination. I guess it's a good substitute from absinthe if I hated the taste of black licorice. I can't tell you how purple sage taste like, because the drink was very light (IMHO), I can taste the pink grapefruit and the prosecco. I ordered and my friends came, so we went directly to our table without waiting for my drink. They served my drink at my table shortly after. It's wonderful to know that they know what their customers ordered and their current whereabouts.
Three of us from our group ordered the pre-theater menu. I chose the spring green garlic soup, pan roasted fluke, and ended the meal with a passion fruit mousse with huckleberries. My date chose the $79 four-course menu just so I can get some of his oysters and rabbit.
My soup was served with a near empty bowl with some sort of cream/cheese in the center. The server pours the green soup so that the cream doesn't melt right away, texture is maintained. Very interesting taste. The mustard-like taste from the horseradish was hindering in every sip. The wheatberries within made the soup fun to eat.
I tried some of the oysters, I can't really taste too much of the flavors other than the taste of a raw oyster. It's sad that my tongue is not sensitive to alcohol flavors. I did get a bite of that rabbit dish from the dinner menu. Very tender like a well slow-cooked chicken, but with a gamier taste.
I was a bit disappointed at my fluke. I have this theory of ugly fish taste great. I guess it's definitely affected by the cooking method. Pan frying a fish to the point where the meat is a bit dried is not the right method. Especially after a great seafood lunch at Milos, I have an even higher expectation of my seafood dish at a restaurant like Sage.
And finally my dessert. It's a piece of art. Out of all the dishes, this was the only one that was worth a picture. Served on a long rectangular plate, with squares of white and yellow, huckleberries sprinkled all over, and the jam spread across half of the plate. It looked so beautiful that I was debating on if I should even eat it. It's a great choice for those who have an interest in fruity/tarty desserts. Not too sweet, reminds me of some sort of pudding. Not much texture to it, it's more for ending your flavor journey with a light, creamy finish.
My dining experience here was great. There were some bloopers from my table though. My server was friendly overall, but time and time he would forget to bring the correct wine over with my friend's meal (she chose wine pairing) or he brought the wrong wine because he remembered the wrong dish. When the soup was served, my other friend had the same dish as me, but he was given an empty bowl, and the server (not our waiter) did not have enough soup to pour, so she left without a word to get more. Another server came to explain.
Food was definitely 5-stars. Minus one for the service bloopers.Listed in: Nice Dinner
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Review from Suticha L.
Las Vegas, NV
4/22/2012 2 photos
The second I walked into this place I knew I was for a rare treat.
We sat at the bar and the bartender was fabulous; I had no idea what to drink so he whipped up a special concoction for me with a beautiful presentation. If your reading this, thanks again babe!
Now the food, ahhh! My girlfriend ordered everything for us to share, only apps, cant be looking to bloated in our dresses! She ordered the oxtail, carpaccio, foie gras creme brulee and roasted peppers. Each of them very elegant and tasty!
Oh and the dessert is to die for! I forgot what it was called but it was recommended by the bartender, it was pistachio something with ice cream topped with rhubarb and meringue! So delish!!!
I hope this review helps my fellow yelpers! Muaaah
Try try or die die! -
Review from Jon T.
Fremont, CA
4/27/2012
Came here for a friend's birthday, 4 of total, 3 of us got the prefixed $50 meal and one got the prefixed $80 meal. I had the garlic soup as a starter, wasn't that great at all, definitely fell below my expectations, 3/10 I would say.
My main entree was the duck, which was pretty good! a solid 7.5/10! a bit dry but the flavor on the skin was very good, a very good mix with the beans (or whatever it was) on the side
Finally the desert, I had the passion fruit mouse a solid 9.5/10! very good! a perfect combination of tart and sweetness! very very good! I highly recommend it.
Overall the place was good, and the $50 menu was priced pretty fairly in my opinion. The soup definitely could be improved, but the bread in the beginning was good enough to make me pretty happy about this place. -
Review from Monica T.
4/27/2012
Simply wonderful.
In anticipation for our trip to Vegas, my boyfriend and I made a reservation at this spot for our first night in town based on all the great buzz. In the time leading up to the trip, I would occasionally look at the menu, drool, and hope that everything lived it to my inflated expectations.
It did.
We strolled in to the sleek, sexy, restaurant just before our reservation time and were seated immediately. While tempted by the specials of the evening, we decided to go with those items on the menu we'd been dreaming about: the sweetbreads appetizer, the veal cheeks, and the lamb saddle.
We sipped a bit of albarino while waiting for our entrees. Our waiter came by with a taste from the chef. I probably should have asked him to repeat what it was, something containing duck, but it was a very nice way to start the meal. Someone else came by with a choice of bread: mini-baguette or a roll containing bacon. They had me at bacon, but he let us try both, and they were fresh and wonderful.
Then came the glorious, glorious sweetbreads. Can I just say that I love organ meats so, so much? You don't see sweetbreads on enough menus, and these were simply amazing. Perfectly meaty, with a delightfully creamy sauce and even a bit of pork belly. I was appetized.
After that, the entrees. The veal cheeks were tender and delicious, and well accented by the sauce and pieces of sweet potato. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the cauliflower and sugar snap peas were a nice compliment. Magnificent.
I didn't want the meal to end, so we ordered dessert: a pistachio tres leches cake. Need I say more? It was as good as it sounded.
Yeah, it's spendy, but worth every penny. I would love to come back sometime. -
Review from Jennifer Y.
Pasadena, CA
What I do like about Sage is that you can come here and get a gourmet quality meal without spending your week's worth of salary.
Our bachelorette party of 12 came here two weeks ago and I'm pretty sure we all walked away satisfied with our meal. For a party our size, the server said if one of us got the pre fixe menu, then all of us had to get the pre fixe menu. That was a bummer since some of us weren't as hungry as others. However, dollar for dollar, the pre fixe menu was a better deal even though portions are a bit smaller for each course.
They have two pre fixe menus with optional wine pairings. Pre fixe menu 1 had 4-courses and pre fixe mnue 2 had 6-courses. I forget the price difference, but we all ordered pre fixe 1 for $70~. That's a very reasonable price for Vegas and this type of bougie establishment.
Although the food was great, there was nothing extra special about this place. I am a bit disappointed that they did not make the bride-to-be feel extra special. In the past bachelorette Vegas parties I've been to, I've seen restaurants send a complimentary drink/shot to the bride-to-be. It's a nice touch that I think all nicer restaurants should do to make an evening more memorable so that people leave with a lasting impression. -
Review from Anthony L.
San Francisco, CA
4/23/2012
Sage was the first restaurant I've been to in vegas where the kitchen actually seemed to care about the food they are putting out.
Most of the high-end dining in vegas is a poor facsimile of their original NYC, Paris, or SF locations (I've been highly disappointed by Nobu, Scarpetta, Bar Masa, Michael Mina's joints, etc) but Sage is a vegas creation all its own and it shows.
The food was great - as others have mentioned...foie gras creme brulee. I am pretty jaded when it comes to foie gras concoctions but this was just amazing.
I didn't LOVE the atmosphere as it was classic showy "vegas" but if you want a meal that is actually GOOD and not just expensive for expensive's sake... Sage is your place. -
Review from kandice k.
Fullerton, CA
4/30/2012
We were late 15 minutes late and they gave away our seats. They put us in the bar area so we didn't have the best dining experience.
The food was mediocre. I've had better.
The service was nothing to rave about. -
Review from Kevin B.
Cincinnati, OH
4/7/2012 1 Check-in Here
This was truly one of the most amazing dining experiences I've ever had! It is quite expensive, and I have a bit of liberal/catholic guilt about the price tag, but I would highly recommend giving Sage a try.
We did the Chefs tasting menu with wine pairing and every course, both food and wine, were just fantastic.
Our favorite of all the courses was the pan roasted sea scallop (jamon iberico chowder, crispy potato, sweet fennel). This may be the single best thing I have ever eaten. The scallop is seared but has a sashimi consistency and the chowder they pour around has a creamy smokiness to it that is just indescribable. I seriously am having dreams about eating this again. (Unfortunately this is not on the ala carte menu or I would go back to Aria and order this as oftern as possible - it really was that good!)
Our second favortie was the hamachi sashimi (preserved lemon, paddlefish roe, blood orange, smoked almond) to start the meal. All of the flavors just expolded in the mouth and made for a terrific start to the meal.
Third favorite was 48 hour beef belly (roasted chestnut puree, brussel sprouts, pickled sweet onion). It is like I had never before tasted beef - and the brussel sprouts along the side were fantastic.
I did find the fois gras brulee to be a bit rich/sweet, but wow I have never in my life tasted anyhing like it.
The service was impeccable but not overly stuffy. And the atmosphere is stunning.
If you are in Vegas and are looking for an out of this world food experience (and don't mind spending some serious money) go here! -
Review from San F.
San Francisco, CA
4/23/2012
Was a very beautiful restaurant and the two appetizers we had one was awesome but one of the main ingredients was not in there, it was left out but it it still tasted good. The other appetizer was just ok, kind of boring. The service was nice but it kind of felt weird. I can't figure it out and don't why it felt weird but it felt weird. It almost felt like it was overdone the service.
If I'm back in Las Vegas I'd like to try it again but with so many choices there it could be tough. But it was a very beautiful restaurant. -
Review from Jennifer D.
Las Vegas, NV
4/26/2012
Only one word can properly describe Sage: Sexy.
Everything from the drinks, to the apps, to the dessert has a aura of sexiness about it.
I took a girlfriend on mine here recently prior to a night of gambling at Aria. Since id been talking about Sage for weeks, I took the liberty of ordering all dishes for us that night...and wow, did we do good.
The Bison carpaccio was phenomenal! One plate wasn't enough, but we had five plates to try and neither disappointed. My favorite app of all has to be the foie gras creme brule. Its no what you expect, it's better.
From apps we went straight to dessert. Another yummy adventure and fusion of different flavors I wouldn't think of putting together. Pistachio tres leches with rhubarb was tasty. The pieces of rhubard kept us guessing for a while. I thought they were chopper tomatos. Lol.
As much as the food is amazing, the drinks are just as amazing. I recommend the Moscow Mule for all vodka drinkers out there.
The best I can say: we had a wonderful night of fabulous food, drink, and wonderful company. It was the perfect way to start a night at Aria. -
Review from david h.
Longview, TX
4/19/2012
Way cool decor and atmosphere. I liked the layout and the ambience of the place.
The food was very good. Everything we had was really tasty.
The service was nice but our waiter and others barely spoke above a whisper. They brought things out quickly until the entree and then they went into slow down mode. Don't know why but it just seemed like our guy started taking a stronger interest in other tables.
For the food and atmosphere I would highly recommend this place.
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Review from Jennifer N.
La Mirada, CA
5/9/2012
4.5 stars
I was in Vegas this past weekend for a bachelorette party and we came here for dinner on Saturday. We originally planned dinner at 7:45 but we arrived early to walk around the Aria and City Center because some of the party people has never been there (me included). However, we did not end up walking around because we were hungry, and asked if you would be able to be seated sooner than our reservations. They were able to seat us early, mostly due to the Mayweather/Cotto fight that was happening, the restaurant was not too full.
Our party choose to have the prix fixe menu ($79), it would be simple to divide the check at the end. But our server did inform us before ordering, if one gets the prix fixe menu they ask the whole table order from that menu, and the table will only receive one check. After ordering, we received an amuse-bouche of tuna tartar with avocado mousse. It was very taste and only there was more. For the first course, I choose the Waygu beef tartar, my first time with beef tartar, it was good but I think if you prefer your beef more on the cooked side, choose another dish. I had a sample of the oysters, which was another choice. They tasted fresh but the size of the oysters were on the small side, but you do have to consider this was a prix fixe menu item. Someone from the table ordered the foie gras brulee (this is an addition $10 if you choose this for the 1st course), and I had one bite of it. My first time with foie gras and it tasted really good. For the next course, I had the seared scallops, this was one of my favorites. The scallops were cooked perfectly and were very tender. I tried a piece of the other offering which was the bacon wrapped rabbit. I have never had rabbit before but it did taste like chicken, and wrapped bacon around anything and it will taste good. The 3rd course, I had the 48 hour beef belly. It was pretty good and tender, it was fatty but its the belly, so what do you expect. I had a piece of the pork lion, the other option, many of the girls at the table felt it was salty, but I think if you ate it with everything all together it will balance out the saltiness. The last course was dessert, I had the pave (there was something before it but I don't remember what it was). This was a chocolate bar meets dessert as our server described it. It was very tasty and if you like chocolate this is good. I liked the filling but did not care much for the crunchy parts of it. There was coffee ice cream which was very smooth and delicious.
The service here I experienced was very attentive and friendly. We did not have to wave down a server for anything. There was not much waiting in-between each course, but then again if you are with good company time flies. Everyone left feeling full and happy with the meal. I hope if I come here again, I would like the tasting menu with is the 6-course option, but the server informed us it will take about 2.5 hours. We'll see, until next time Vegas! -
Review from Cayenne E.
Henderson, NV
3/7/2012 ROTD 4/27/2012
The service was spectacular, the orders came out promptly, the environment was lovely (what a relief it was to be on the strip but not have music blaring), the cocktails were top notch, and the menu was creative.
Sage lacked "5 star" complete excellence due to some dishes lacking a bit of flavor. Some were amazing, some were good but not great. My two "must try" dishes were the scallops (oh, drool, I can only dream of replicating that at home), and the heirloom carrot and roasted garlic ravioli (with a generous serving of shaved truffles and chantrelles). Oh my, that ravioli was decadent and so worth the price!
The oysters, beet salad, and tuna sashimi all could have used a little more oomph. The flavors on the menu looked amazing, but they were all a bit muted. Especially with small servings fancy-restaurant style, I want every bite to smack me upside the head. Those at our table also thought the beef tartare and beef belly were just okay. While they were cooked to perfection, the accompanying flavors should have been a little more intense.
Deserts were nice, rich, and complex, with our favorite parts being the salted caramel ice cream that came with the pine nut torte with fresh berries. I am enamored with the candied pine nuts, need to try that at home, and had to restrain myself from licking the plate clean.
Overall, the experience was very nice, and worth doing once every couple of years. But, for a meal that approaches $100/person, I want everything to be AMAZING with no dishes that are just "pretty good". -
Review from Jieun L.
During the Restaurant Week 2012(Feb 27-Mar 4), my friend took me to this beautiful place. We decided to have a dinner together since it was my birthday week.
If someone asks what will be the best dining experience ever and why it's so special...? I can say without hesitation that it is not the best seat in a fancy 5 star restaurant, it's the joy of company having a nice conversation and a meal. I will not trade that for the world :) I sometimes hear people describing the art work, a music concert, opera, or even poetry reading along similar lines are beautiful but I wish more people would realize that sharing food can be the same way as well.
Actually, it wasn't my first time trying out food at Sage. In Aug 30th 2010, there was a fundraiser for Three Square("Wet your Appetite @Wet Republic - MGM Grand). I had a chance to sample the foods, cocktails, & desserts from each restaurant's food station including Craft Steak, Jean Georges Steakhouse, Circo, Sensi, Joel Robuchon, Fleur de Lys, Burger Bar, & Sage. All the dishes were excellent but the Ginger flavor cocktail from Sage was outstanding that I still remember the taste of it!
I started my dinner at Sage ordering a glass of cocktail called, " Dark & Stormy" It was basically a rum with a fresh lime & a ginger beer :). It was very refreshing and tasty.
*1st course: "Spring Green Garlic Soup" - very mild flavor of Spring garlic, light texture of Greek yogurt, & crispy duct confit. It was a very unique dish that I never had it before.
"Seared Bison Tenderloin Carpaccio - Amazing! At first, It looked as a raw tuna by the color but the taste was very solid. The roasted pistachio & beets were sprinkled over the bison carpaccio & it blended well with the dish I thought.
*2nd course: "Roasted Jumbo Fluke" - This dish was well presented with spinach, brown butter apples, & crispy leeks. It was so tender and juicy inside and the crispy golden brown texture outside. I learned one thing from this dish that the sweetness of the apple can go well with the fish.
"American Wagyu Flat Iron Steak" - Oh, it was melting in my mouth! We ordered a medium cooked for our steak and it was perfect. It was fairly pinkish red in the center, beautifully juicy, with crisped and crunchy edges, and so much flavor! It wasn't necessary to cut the steak with a knife because it was so tender. I was enjoying the dish along with the salsa verde and the potato puree.
*3rd course: "Gianduja Pave" - it was a small dessert/ice cream with a flavor of caramel, hazelnut, & tangerine. The taste was so rich that the small portion was more than enough to spoil my appetite for a dessert!
*a complimentary drink for surprise: At the end of our dinner, the server brought a tiny porcelain cup of warm chocolate milk infused with fresh rosemary :) The aroma of rosemary was pleasant and I learned that it is a valuable in digesting foods that can be used in many dishes. I thought the pine-like fragrance & pungent flavor of rosemary went well with warm chocolate milk.
I would like to say our server, Johnathan, he was the picture of perfection in service. He was taking time to explain all the dishes we had and waited on us at exactly the right moment each time checking on us. And he remembered to put a little candle on my dessert and that was very nice :P
I extremely loved the interior decor such as high columns, huge mirror walls, elegant lamps on random tables, and chocolate brown colored theme all the way through out entire restaurant. I really think the chef & food make a great restaurant, but also the staff & environment ambiance also contribute. I am definitely coming back for the chef McClain's Tasting Menu to try more dishes and can't wait to taste their famous "Foie Gras Brulee" :P
PS $50.12 - per person for Restaurant Week Menu
$14 - classic cocktail price -
Review from Yuki H.
Orange County, CA
I don't usually like trying new restaurants while in Las Vegas. I stick to Lotus of SIam and L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon and THAT'S IT. Why change what isn't broken? BUT I had to try Chef Shawn McClain's restaurant, SAGE. There has been loads of talk on the blogs about how amazing his restaurant is and I had to try it for myself.
Luckily for us, we visited Las Vegas during restaurant week and what do you know? Sage was participating. Made reservations and was blown away.
Upon walking into Sage, the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. Everything was in either black or lilac. Perfect restaurant to be located inside of Aria. All of the furniture and decor was modern but very classy and most of all, comfortable. Who wants to go to a fancy dinner and feel uncomfortable and uptight?
I ordered the restaurant week tasting menu ($50) Pretty decently priced for 3 courses if you asked me. You would think that the courses would be less than "palm" sized. haha No. They were very fulfilling, so fulfilling I couldn't even go out to the clubs later that night. I was stuffed! 1) My first course I selected the Seared Bison Tenderloin Carpaccio. Whoa. The blood oranges on the side was an excellent addition to the course. 2) Second course: American Wagyu Flatiron Steak. In kindergarten we were all taught that to share. I never wanted to share this delicious course. I had no choice! Portion was HUGE! Carmalized sunchokes! Out of control. 3) Lastly, Gianduja Pave. A what? I can't even spell it right let alone pronounce it. A dessert so memorable why even brush your teeth the next day? Let it own you.
My date ordered Chef McClain's Signature Tasting Menu ($79) 4 courses of heaven. 1) Wagyu Beef Tartare. Very rich and so beautiful to look at you want to just store it in a container and have it mounted on your wall. 2) Bacon Wrapped Rabbit. A rabbit is an acquired taste some may say, add bacon. No qualms about this one. 3) 48 Hour Beef Belly. Let me see, beef belly + 48 hours? GAME OVER. 4) Riesling Pear. Almond. Thyme. Streussel. Might be the best prepared pear I have ever experienced. I mean my date. LOL.
Service was excellent, waiter was not pushy nor a foodie elitist. Came from Yountville so he knew what's up. Everything came out perfectly and each item introduced. Table was never dirty and water always poured without us asking. Prices were comparable if not better than the other high end restaurants in Las Vegas. And lastly, the food is definitely worth revisiting again and again. Do enjoy!
I took photos of everything mentioned above up on the Sage Yelp page or check on my homepage under photos. -
Review from Vic C.
Las Vegas, NV
3/14/2012
4.5 stars
I can't remember the last time I ate at a restaurant with so much refinement and technique in the preparation of our food.
Everything was so well balanced, a little touch of acidity, a tiny bit of sweetness, something with a bit of crunch for texture. You could just tell there was a lot of thought put into the inception of each dish.
The bison tenderloin carpaccio was exceptional. The candy bar dessert with coffee icecream was phenomenal.
I will definitely be eating here again! -
Review from Mark K.
Croton-on-Hudson, NY
3/19/2012
Wow-Where do I start!? From beginning to end this was a 3 1/2 hour odyssey which has to place in the top 5 dinners of my life. This is the third time my wife and I have dinned at Sage. They were all very good but this was the best of three. Yes-They have improved on each visit.
It begins at the Sage bar with Erin serving us. He is truly a "mixologist" not a bartender. You don't have to order a specific drink. Just tell him what flavors you like and he will create something for you. I was there with my wife and 2 other couples and he did that for each of us. It was such a fun experience, we had 2 drinks there and were almost late for our reservation.
The atmosphere, in the main dinning room, was laid back yet modern and has a comfortable feel to it. Our server was Lauren and she was all about service. She made you feel comfortable and has so much knowledge. It turns out she has been with Sage since it opened. The six of us all enjoyed our starters and mains. I can vouch for the Wagyu Beef Tartare (with a slow poached egg), Kobe Skirt Steak and the Black Bass. All of those dishes were wonderful. You could taste the quality in the ingredients and preparation. The wine list is extensive with a wide variety of types and price points. The Sommelier never did approach us (that surprised me) but Lauren was wonderful in her suggestions.
We did not get dessert but a few of us did end with their now famous Absinthe. If you do like cocktails, I would highly suggest trying this. We wound up having 2 and enjoying every bit of it. I would suggest doing it "Russian style" which is more of a fun presentation. The table next to us enjoyed the show so much, they ordered it.
One tip-You may not want to hit the casino after enjoying an Absinthe or 2 which was after the wonderful selections of wine during dinner which was after enjoying 2 drinks by the Sage "mixologist" Erin at the Sage bar.
I have been to many 4-5 star restaurants in Vegas and New York and this is right with all of them. Go and enjoy a great night! -
Review from S H.
FOREST HILLS, NY
5/20/2012
While in Vegas, we had been to Sage, Clubhouse (Wynn), Circo (Bellagio), Spago (Caesars) for dinners. Sage turned out to be the best food experience. Innovative menu (Beef tartare with crispy chocolate !?) and tasty food. We tried the $79 4-course tasting menu and thought it was worth it. Service also was very good. The atmosphere was young and hippie without being pretentious.
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Review from Chris D.
2/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was actually kinda dreading getting to 299 reviews because that meant I would have to man up and write this review... one I've been holding for four months. Well, the time has come and I can't hold it off any longer. It's time to put Sage in the books and celebrate another hundred.
If you haven't figured it out yet, Sage was one for the ages. Or is it one for the Sages? Ha!
It's interesting what you remember four months after eating at a restaurant. The little things are gone and what remains are the things you probably won't ever forget. At Sage, it was the impeccable service. It was my awesome veal cheek entree. It was the oh so tacky (and historically inaccurate) way of lighting the sugar cube for our Absinthe. And most notably, it was the ab-so-loot-ly ah-may-zing foie gras brulee appetizer. I haven't taken the time to rank them, but that delicious, delicious blend of gamey creaminess is in the top three starters of all time. It was just that good. Honestly, every bit of that meal made it a fantastic way for my wife and I to celebrate our eighth anniversary.
That's it. That's all I waited four months to say. Now go eat. -
Review from Jayson N.
Quality New American Fine Dining Experience with Exceptional Service.
Prior to arriving in Vegas, my friends decided we wanted to do one fancy, fine dining dinner where we could get all dressed up and act all "BOUGIE". We called in reservations earlier in the week and booked a 7:30 dinner time no problem on a Saturday.
After we all gathered, albeit a little after 7:30 cause part of our party caught a hot streak at the tables, the staff was gracious enough to honor and hold our reservation.
We were seated in the back of the restaurant which was nice since it seemed more quiet yet we were not neglected as each section had a maitre'd like supervisor making sure quality service was being delivered at all times.
After looking over the menu, my friend who made the reservation asked about the Chef's Tasting menu and our waiter grabbed the menus for us. When we made a decision on which fine dining establishment to fancy, we saw this delicious 4 course tasting menu for $79 dollars with an optional $39 wine/beer pairing.
The majority of us ordered the tasting menu and heres a snap shot of the magic I ate that night:
Amuse Bouche: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
1st Course, wagyu beef tartare: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
2nd Course, Bacon wrapped rabbit served over mushroom ravioli: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
3rd Course, braised veal short rib: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
4th Course, Apple Caramel Nomage: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
Some of the finest tasting food I've come across so far. Our waiter was phenomenal, very professional yet kept us laughing all night long. The wait staff that served our food knew exactly who ordered what and gave very detailed explanations of the food and how it was prepared. My friends who had the wine pairing absolutely loved it and my friend who didn't order the tasting menu said her meal was superb as well..
Overall a truly fantastic dining experience. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a fine dining establishment with out paying the outrageous prices that some establishments have.Listed in: Viva Las Jayson!
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Review from Lydia N.
Las Vegas, NV
2/23/2012
I went here a few months ago and I would always recommend it if anyone wants to go to a decent and upscale restaurant. We had reservations and we got seated after about 5 minutes of waiting for our table.
First of all, the service was AMAZING and I was pretty much blown away how great they were and constantly checking up on us. Upon seating, they serve you with some bread which was pretty good but nothing great that was worth remembering.
Here is what we ordered:
Appetizers:
WAGYU BEEF TARTARE: I personally didnt like it too much but it was good.
NEW ZEALAND VENISON CARPACCIO: Absolutely loved it!
Entree:
MINES - GRILLED AMERICAN KOBE SKIRT STEAK:
I thought the steak was a little bit too overcooked, but the marinate of the steak was sensational and the avocado puree that was underneath the steak gave it more flavor.
HIS:
MAINE DAY BOAT SCALLOPS: I just took a bite of this and it was okay for my taste buds but he enjoyed it,
We did order desserts but I forgot what we ordered, but i dont remember loving it too much. However, after your meal is done they give you a "complimentary dessert" from the chef and we got was a chocolate shot and that single shot of chocolate was just perfect.
Overall, I loved the restaurant and the service, our bill came out to be I think at least around $180 but with tip it was over $200. -
Review from Lynn V.
2/24/2012 2 photos
What I loved most about this restaurant besides their insanely delicious menu is their service. The entire staff went out of their way to make sure we had a great dinner. Everything was brought to us before we had a chance to ask for it. It was like they read our minds. It was such a classy establishment that a staff member walked me to the restroom to open the door every time I went. and it was 3 times....had a lot to drink =)
Ambiance- Just like everything else in the Aria hotel, it's very modern an chic.
Food- It was innovative and had combination of flavors I had never even thought of.
For starters, we had refreshing market oysters that came with a tabasco sorbet. I HIGHLY recommend ordering the SLOW-POACHED ORGANIC FARM EGG. A one of a kind dish, it came with truffles, smoked potato and toasted country bread. I was also very satisfied with my entree. I ordered the fluke, which was cooked to perfection. It was served with sweet pear and sauteed spinach. The pear and fluke worked wonders on my taste buds =)
Just as I thought my dinner couldn't get any better, my bf ordered dessert: Panna Cotta adorned with candied kumquats and fresh grapefruit. TO DIE FOR!!
I can't complain about anything here! Although it is on the pricey side, it's well worth your Benjamins baby! -
Review from Matthew J.
West Hills, CA
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
I was considering rating Sage as two stars, but the scroll-over says "Meh, I've experienced better." That doesn't cut it. The proper description is "Eek! Methinks not."
Where to start.. I came here with my girlfriend during our visit to Vegas (we live in Los Angeles). Although we're not poor, it's a meal we saved money for and were planning for -- lots of research on Yelp, mainly. And for the first time in a long, long time, Yelp let us down.
How do I describe this place... It's very pretty, but very little substance. This applies, actually, to most all aspects of our dining experience.
The decor is nice. It looks like a nice hotel, a bit like the Mandarin in New York. However, like a nice hotel, it has not warmth. You don't really walk in and feel comfortable. Don't get me wrong, it looks really nice, but a bit TOO styled. Doesn't seem to have feng shui. Maybe it's not fair to judge too harshly on that, but it does add to the experience.
The service was perfectly on point. That's not a good thing, in my opinion. We tried making jokes and chatting to our server, but he didn't really seem to know what to do. Everyone was just... cold. Even the general manager who came by seemed like he really didn't care in the slightest bit about us. These are not people you want in "hospitality".
Okay, let's move to the food. I don't understand how or why they did this, but they managed to ruin basically everything that looked exciting on the menu. The oysters were flat. I like mine strong. You know, salty, briny. These tasted sickly sweet. The spicy sauce on them only accented the lack of oystery goodness.
The foie gras, once again, was sickly sweet. Some sort of plum marmalade or something underneath it was totally unnecessary, and simultaneously took away from the flavor of the foie without accenting it or enhancing its flavor. The wine pairings for both of these were awful. They were too similar to the food, and ended up neither complimenting nor contrasting with it.
We had the scallops as well. They were good. The only thing besides the dessert that was. Well cooked, juicy and firm, and went well with the wine. There was a pork belly that was quite bland and forgettable. A pork loin, Spanish iberico style, that just tasted like ham. This is about where I start to get hazy about the food. Needless to say, one dish blended into the next.
The portions -- tiny. Comedic. The tastes on the palate and pairings with wine -- forgettable, uninspired, and utterly unbalanced. The presentation -- pretty, but very little substance.
In a nutshell. If you don't care about your 300 something dollars, and thinking of something to splurge on because it's Vegas, this is the place to be. If you're looking for a 300 something dollar meal, go somewhere else. -
Review from Karol S.
4/17/2012
There are a lot of very good places to eat in Las Vegas but there aren't that many excellent places. Sage is one of the very few perfect Vegas restaurants. The food is just sensational--fresh, inventive and delicious. The service was great too.
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Review from Heather H.
Las Vegas, NV
For months, I've heard amazing things about Sage and was planning the dinner I would have in my head. But when I got there, I made a last minute change. Instead of the tasting menu, I went with the Oysters with Tobasco sorbet to start and Kobe Skirt Steak for my entree.
Plus, I knew I could count on my dining companion to go with the Signature Tasting Menu. This was an experience! Our waiter informed us that it required 2 1/2 hours and he wasn't kidding. If you have the time, this is the way to do Sage right. Also did the beer pairing for $39 and every course was complemented by a unique beer. Naturally, I tried everything! The standout courses were the rabbit (I'm sorry Bugs Bunny. I had no idea you taste so good!!) and the 48 hour beef belly. Have tried pork belly several times and this was such a cool dish. Definitely less fatty than pork, but melted in your mouth. Truly incredible.
As for my food - - those oysters were phenomenal. I was worried the tobasco sorbet would overwhelm the oyster but my worries were for naught. I may go back soon just to have a few martinis and these oysters that's how much I loved these! The Kobe skirt steak was also fantastic. Cooked perfectly and nicely paired with grilled brussel sprouts, a little spinach and these things that looked like tater tots until you cut into them and discovered what Sage calls potato puree (call a spade a spade - it's mashed potatoes people).
One of my favorite parts was the country bacon bread roll with Sage's homemade butter and sea salt. I had two of these suckers and I almost always skip bread. Unfortunately, I ate them so fast I didn't take a photo.
Service was flawless and the dining room is so sexy. Can't say enough great things about this place. Wonderful! Also cool - the after-dinner drinks include several types of Absinthe. I would never drink that crap but enjoyed watching a few couples around me order it!Listed in: They let rednecks in here?!?!
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Review from Renee L.
Dallas, TX
2/2/2012
One of the best meals of our short stay. The decor isn't as inviting all the way in the back as I would have liked. We had a group of 8. The chairs look like conference room chairs, not like a nice dining room chair. The food was good. I live in Dallas where there are more restaurants per capita than NYC so I wouldn't say if Sage was in Dallas that it would be my favorite restaurant to visit but it was definitely above average.
Bond was a great server!! Ask for him if you go here and he will make your visit even more enjoyable...oh, and order the Absinthe cart after dinner! Even if you don't like Absinthe...it's an experience. -
Review from Sasha S.
Las Vegas, NV
2/19/2012
We've been having trouble going to places that are fine dining lately. We had a couple of bad experiences where the service and food just did not match our expectations. This was not the case here. We ordered a la carte, a lot of food and were completely happy.
Sweetbreads - always my favorite, and these were cooked perfectly.
Octopus - Big pieces of braised octopus that were charred, lovely.
Charcuterie plate - pickled cauliflower? Yes please! beautiful meat selection.
Beef Tartare - The texture of this egg was so perfect and I loved the saltiness of the capers mixed in, served with grilled bread, the chocolate shouldn't scare you off, you can't taste it really, it just adds a nice crunch to the plate.
Beef Belly - not sure how they cook this one, but the texture was just phenomenal. Still super moist but falling apart. I rarely eat beef entrees but this one was great.
We finished off with oysters which were served with a tobasco sorbet. I don't love big briny oysters, but these were small and sweet and were just wonderful.
We had an Intermezzo of white chocolate filled with a meyer lemon soup and some celery. Honestly. I don't think words can describe what an amazing 2 bites that was.
Desserts were phenomenal as well, My favorite was probably the chocolate with hazelnut. But The apple strussel with truffle (that's right the mushroom not the chocolate) ice cream was phenomenal as well.
The service was also great, very friendly and warm. We sat at the bar and had a lovely time. I highly recommend. -
Review from Judd L.
Updated - 1/1/2012 36 photos
EVEN TWICE IS NOT ENOUGH...
For our Aria four day stay, Sage was the first place we made dinner reservations. To get the most variety, Lynn ordered their $49 Early Dining (available from 5-7 PM) and I once again I ordered from their $79 Signature Tasting Menu. My pictures will describe the choices we made. Here are links to the details of the ingredients.
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Review from Yi Z.
1/20/2012
Nooooo.... Last week this place had a 4.5* rating and that's why I chose it. But now it's 4*, just like every other restaurant.
I tried to push for the $49 early menu but I was told to stop planning like a grandma and to "live on the edge." So I translated that to mean, schedule a 9:30 dinner? We got to Aria by 9 and had a few drinks at the various bars. Unfortunately, those drinks distorted my expensive dining experience a bit. We re-checked in at 9:30 for our reservation and they still weren't ready for us. We almost fainted from hunger in the restaurant's bar area.
Luckily, when we were seated, we expressed our frustrations to our server and he made sure our food came our at lightning speeds.
We went with the $79 signature menu. I chose:
1) Wagyu Tartare
2) Maine Dayboat Scallops
3) 48 Hour Beef Belly
4) Crunchy Chocolate and Peanut Butter Tart
He chose:
1) Foie Gras Brulee (OMG, only now as I'm writing this review have I realized that the foie was $10 extra. Not worth it, btw).
2) Glazed Pork Belly
3) Iberico Pork Loin
4) Peach Praline Profiteroles
The standouts were the Wagyu Tartare, Maine Dayboat Scallops and the Glazed Pork Belly. Everything else was good but not mind blowing. Service was awesome and the free bread was super tasty. -
Review from Justine M.
Chicago, IL
Dishes were well made. Flavors were distinct and came out pretty fast. Got the tasting menu prixe fixe @ $79. Paid about $100 per person. Loved the tartare. Portions are good with the number of courses.
Only thing that threw me off was the chocolate/peanut butter dessert. Didn't seem like anything special. -
Review from Erin B.
Costa Mesa, CA
2/16/2012 3 photos
Mediocre food and horrible service. We made reservations for 4 people but couldn't get them until 9:45pm - we arrived early and the restaurant was practically empty. Ordered the chef's tasting menu and the dessert was the highlight of the courses. The entrees were over-salted and uninspired.
Our waiter transitioned service just after we were served our 3rd course (I've never experienced this at a "fine dining" restaurant with coursed dishes - typically the waiter finishes your service before leaving). We waited over half an hour to have our empty dishes removed from our table and then another 15 for our dessert to arrive. No apologies or explanation from the wait staff for the delay. Meanwhile, the tables of 60+ year-olds around us were being waited on hand and foot and never had empty wine glasses.
Very disappointed in this dining experience. I was excited for a decent meal and expected much more. I'm willing to spend a lot for good meals, but the food and service here just don't justify the price. -
Review from Tim B.
5/5/2012
We started off the night in a rough spot, making a reservation for our party of 6 for the wrong night. Not just one night but actually 3 weeks off. Not sure how it happened but the host and GM made the best of a bad situation. They found a table and we were seated in 15 minutes (hey Mesa take a page from the playbook of prompt seating) . Service was prompt and well rehearsed . We never went without drink nor were we pushed to clear out. We all ordered a la carte but considered the two tasting menus available. I split mine with a colleague as neither of us could choose between the scallops or pork tenderloin. Both ended up being fantastic. The scallops perfectly seared on the outside without the dry/rubbery center. The pork tenderloin served with spaetzle (my favorite) and crispy pork shoulder was just as successful a dish. in fact I think I actually liked the crispy pork shoulder better but I do not think it could be a main.
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Review from Kristi C.
Austin, TX
4/13/2012
Just like the time we went in September, we were both very worried for me when looking at the menu and seeing the vegetarian limitations. Just like September, though, the food was wonderful and the ambiance perfect. The wine was great, I had a wonderful warm asparagras salad with walnuts and poached egg, and English pea ravioli (modified without the bacon.) DH had a four course tasting menu that he thoroughly enjoyed. Then we both splurged with dessert... amazing, rich, but small (which was a good thing.)
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Review from Scott W.
1/16/2012
I had a very good experience at Sage. Everything was delicious, the aesthetics were pleasant and the staff was very accommodating considering my party was a bunch of increasingly drunk idiots.
Here is what kept my experience from five stars:
* Food was very good, not extraordinary. To put this in perspective, most of what I had - Pear Salad, Wagyu Skirt Steak, Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart, etc. - was not "OMFG this is the best bite of anything I've ever had" like you will likely experience at a place like L'atalier. Don't get me wrong, everything was good but there was nothing surprising, interesting or exciting about any of my dishes.
* The staff would not let the table split between tasting menus and a la carte options. All eight of us had to get the tasting menu or none of us could get it. I don't know what was more disappointing, this requirement or the fact that most of my friends were not adventurous enough to get it. Either way, no tasting menu for me! -
Review from John L.
12/11/2011 23 photos
My sister made reservations for this place based on the reviews. Thought we would fine dine it out the last night before we left the sinful desert. Sage definitely did not disappoint.
Service - 5 Stars
Cleanliness - Excellent
Price - $79.00/person for Chef Mcclain's Signature Menu
Seafood - Yes, oysters, Pacific Yellowtail, tuna, cod, scallops, black bass, trout
Meats - Yes, beef, venision, veal, chicken, etc
Vegetables - Yes, salads.
Dessert - Yes
Fruits - Yes
Other - (1) Located in the Aria Hotel, (2) Cash and Credit Cards are accepted here. (3) Chef Shawn McClain creates "The New American menu laced with Mediterranean contexts." (4) McClain has received the 2001 James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant and 2006 Best Chef Midwest awards.
Appetizer:
Chicken Sausage (Complimentary) - A-Ok (3 Stars) - Quarter sized slice of chicken sausage served with jam and green bean. If I was blind tested, I would not of known that it was chicken. It definitely had the texture of a sausage but it was not as tasty as I thought it would be. The only odd thing is that it was served cold.
Bacon bread and Sourdough (Complimentary) - So they have a guy walk around offering bread and you get a choice of bacon bread and sourdough. My sister's fiancé is a bread fiend so he asked for both. I did the same not because I love bread, but I was worried I would leave hungry since these fancy places tend to serve small portions. Trust me, get the bacon bread and it's for obvious reasons. The bread comes with silky smooth butter and sea salts.
First Course:
Wagyu Beef Tartare - Yay! I'm a Fan (4 Stars) - Wagyu beef tartare with crush capered aioli, slow poached egg, pickled mustard seeds, and crispy chocolate. This dish does come with a side of toasted bread. Tasted great! The texture reminds me of pate. The soft, raw beef along with the slow poached egg made it really creamy and went well with the toasted bread. Very generous portion of tartare--approximately 3" in diameter and 1" thick.
Second Course:
Bacon Wrapped Rabbit - Yay! I'm a Fan (4 Stars) - Bacon wrapped rabbit with heirloom carrots and roasted garlic ravioli with salsify cream and black truffle. You get 3 pieces of bacon wrapped rabbit (3" x 1") and 2 ravioli (2" in diameter). The prominent flavor was the deep smoky bacon. The rabbit tasted like regular white meat because the bacon was so overwhelming. The roasted garlic ravioli tasted good as well, however it was bland because the smoky bacon would not leave your mouth.
Third Course:
48 Hour Beef Belly - Woohoo! As good as it gets! (5 Stars) - Beef belly that have been cooked for 48 hours with roasted chestnut puree, Brussel sprouts, and pickled sweet onions. This beef was totally like butter--soft like it, you slice through it like it, and melted like it in your mouth. The flavor is to remember because to this day I think about how wonderful it tasted. Other beef will not be the same after you had this beef belly. This is the beef you marry--we are soul mates.
Fourth Course:
Warm Apple-Fennel Strudel - Yay! I'm a Fan (4 Stars) - This is a deconstruction of apple-fennel strudel with hazelnut crumble and brown butter ice cream. The apple was nicely sweet and warm and worked well with the smooth and creamy brown butter ice cream. The paper-thin sheet of dough was crispy and flakey and gave the dessert a little added crunch and texture.
Complimentary:
White chocolate dessert shot - Yay! I'm a Fan (4 Stars) - Our waiter for the evening came by and brought this out stating it was the compliments of the chef. It was served in a white ceramic shot glass. It was served warm and was very rich and sweet. It reminds me of the warm soy bean that is served for Taiwanese breakfasts. The only main difference there is a spicy kick at the end.
The service and food is wonderful here. I definitely recommend Sage as a must try whenever you are in Vegas. You'll like the ambiance as well--very dim and warm lighting. Plus, the area is very spacious and you will not be in the space of other diners. Sage is a Woohoo! As good as it gets! -
Review from Les L.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Recently returned for a second visit. This time I had the crispy rainbow trout and green bean salad, the maryland black cod, and the crunchy chocolate and peanut butter tart. The service was once again excellent, without being stuffy or pretentious.
It's all the little extra details that make the experience so great: the awesome bread (a choice of bacon or sourdough, I had one of each) served with lavender butter with marigold petals in it, and some tasty pinkish salt (I've forgotten exactly what kind of salt it was). The butter had an amazing lavender flavor the exploded in your mouth.
All my dishes were excellent, cooked perfectly, using ingredients that tasted like they were picked from the garden that afternoon, or caught an hour earlier.
But the tart was an unexpectedly emotional experience. That probably sounds odd but stick with me. As I started eating it, I was like yum, chocolate and peanut butter. Then I cracked open the chocolate sphere to find it filled with cassis. As I continued eating the tart, dipping the individual bites in the cassis filling, I suddenly felt like I was a little kid again eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. But this was like the Lord of the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. It's not often that you eat something and get transported back to your childhood like that. I left the restaurant not only satisfied with the amazing flavors of everything I had, but feeling like a little kid again. I didn't expect that and it's a testament to the food here that it can have such an effect on a diner. This will be a regular spot for me from now on!Listed in: Vegas Favorites, Good Beer on The Vegas Strip
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