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Best Breakfast in Las Vegas

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Best of Vegas

Best Breakfast in Las Vegas

Congratulations to the team at Sundance Grill for winning the BEST OF VEGAS Award for Best Breakfast in Las Vegas.

Said the editors in today’s issue of Las Vegas Weekly:

Classic casino diner fare is comfort food for real Las Vegans, and your fave is the Silverton’s homey Sundance Grill, where the prices and flavors hit the mark for a juicy ham steak, a big breakfast burrito or hearty biscuits and gravy. We like to go over the top with peanut butter and bacon pancakes or cinnamon bun French toast.

This morning, we are craving some of Sundance fan favorites, including:

  • THE DEUCES WILD BREAKFAST two buttermilk pancakes, three eggs any style, bacon, sausage links, hash browns
  • HUEVOS RANCHEROS two eggs any style over a crisp corn tortilla, black beans, hash browns, ranchero sauce, guacamole
  • CORNED BEEF HASH corned beef, potatoes, diced onion topped with two eggs any style
  • LOCO MOCO grilled fresh angus burger served over steamed rice topped with choice of eggs, brown gravy, grilled onions
  • SPAM & EGGS diced Spam, egg scramble, white rice, furikake
  • SILVER STATE HASH BROWNS two eggs any style, seasoned hash browns, American cheese, diced ham, jalapeños, diced onions, country gravy
  • SOUTHERN BENEDICT two eggs any style, sausage patties, buttermilk biscuit, sausage gravy

Which will you choose?

Las Vegas Restaurant Week Is Back

Posted on by Keith Salwoski

Las Vegas Restaurant Week is back, through June 24!

The best time of year, when diners, chefs and Southern Nevada’s only food bank come together around a shared passion for food. One spectacular meal can help Three Square Food Bank feed people in need while giving back to our culinary community.

Restaurant Week Twin Creeks

June 8-24, 2022
Twin Creeks
$80 | 3-Course Meal

STARTER:
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
sweet corn relish, charred avocado

ENTRÉE:
Filet of Beef
mushroom marsala, roasted garlic potato purée

DESSERT:
Mascarpone Cheesecake Tart
tropical gelée

BOOK A TABLE

$4 from each menu sold will be donated to Three Square.
The Mission of Three Square is to provide wholesome food for hungry people while working to end hunger in Southern Nevada.

For more information about Restaurant Week, visit restaurantweeklv.org.

Tax & gratuity not included. Management reserves all rights.

 

Also, don’t forget our Father’s Day Specials.

 

 

Las Vegas Steakhouse Promotion:
The Stakes Are High

Posted on by Keith Salwoski

The stakes are high when you take advantage of this Las Vegas steakhouse promotion at Twin Creeks at Silverton Casino Hotel.

As part of a new ongoing promotion, diners can roll dice to win a free entrée or other prizes at the premier Off-Strip Las Vegas steakhouse.   

Las Vegas Steakhouse Promotion

Twin Creeks Stakes Are HighUpon ordering the restaurant’s signature Creekstone Farms Tomahawk, diners will be visited by the Stakes are High tableside cart, on which they will have an opportunity to roll three dice.  Depending on the guest’s roll, the following prizes can be won:

  • Any die with a five: Guest will receive a free dessert
  • Three ones: 10 percent off Tomahawk entrée
  • Three twos: 20 percent off Tomahawk entrée
  • Three threes: 30 percent off Tomahawk entrée
  • Three fours: 40 percent off Tomahawk entrée
  • Three fives: 50 percent off Tomahawk entrée, and a free dessert
  • Three sixes: 100 percent off Tomahawk entrée

Located just three miles from the Las Vegas Strip, Twin Creeks boasts a popular menu of steak and seafood, paired with an extensive list of wine and boutique bourbons.

Las Vegas Anniversary Meal

Silverton 25th anniversary logoThe “Stakes are High” program was introduced as part of Silverton Casino’s 25th anniversary celebration, commemorating a quarter century in Las Vegas. The company is celebrating its Silver Anniversary with memorable events, pop-up parties and hotel and restaurant specials throughout the summer and fall.

Twin Creek’s signature menu item, the colossal 40 ounce Creekstone Farms Tomahawk, serves two, and fills the table with the included sides of lobster mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, black-truffle butter, and two scratch-made sauces.

The Creekstone Farms beef program is unique to the industry because it combines superior Black Angus genetics, exceptional cattle management practices, carefully controlled high-quality feeding, and state of the art processing of only genetically verified Black Angus cattle.

Dinner at Twin Creeks begins with fresh bread service, featuring three house-made selections and a choice of accompaniments. The hand-made butter is cultured and churned right in the kitchen.

Dessert t is over-the-top, including a house-made tiramisu and a deconstructed lemon curd streusel, which gets raves from diners. The chef’s trio of sorbets is also made fresh daily.

Best Las Vegas Steakhouse

Dinner at Twin Creeks Steakhouse is available 4:30 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; and is closed Monday and Tuesday. A detailed menu for Twin Creeks and each of the Silverton restaurants is available at silvertoncasino.com. Reservations are recommended.   For more information, please call (702) 263-7777.

This award-winning Las Vegas Steakhouse proudly serves 100% Certified Black Angus beef. The Prime-grade 16-ounce New York Strip is hand-cut in house and char-grilled on a Montague broiler, which Chef Jaimee Pepe calls the “Cadillac of the kitchen.” The beef can be finished with a choice of eight sauces and toppings, including a unique coffee crust, brandy peppercorn, or the classic French demi-glace.

Stakes Are High Promotion:  Only one roll allowed per table.  Promotion may conclude at any time.  Management reserves all rights.

Silverton in the News:
Casino Player Magazine

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We are excited to share the recent issue of Casino Player magazine, which included several accolades for Silverton Casino, including Best Casino Awards:

Best Las Vegas Casino Dining Experiences

Mi Casa and WuHu Noodle were named in an article about the magazine’s top ten Las Vegas dining experiences this year.

8. Mi Casa at Silverton
Savor Las Vegas, Nevada’s best Mexican food at Mi Casa Grill Cantina at
Silverton Casino Hotel. Mi Casa serves up delicious Mexican border classics
and signature favorites — everything from spicy fajitas to tamales to ceviche.
Home to one of Vegas’ most extraordinary tequila menus; enjoy it all with
any one of the 65 tequilas served at Mi Casa.

I was very impressed with the authenticity of the interior of the restaurant.
I was more impressed by the food. At the time of our visit and due to other
restaurants being closed, the menu was very diversified.

Our server, Deontae, was very personable and provided us with attentive
service. The food was delicious. I loved Mi Casa’s version of chicken tortilla
soup. I ordered filet mignon and it was cooked to perfection. Dorene chose
Rancho del Sur as her entree. (NY steak, four jumbo grilled peppers,
onions, tabasco onions.) Mi Casa is truly a hidden gem and the prices are
very reasonable. I highly recommend making a visit.

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS

WuHu Noodle at Silverton
WuHu’s menu features authentic Chinese, Japanese,
Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Signature dishes in-
clude Singapore Style Noodles, Green Bean Beef,
Braised Beef Brisket on Rice and Asparagus Shrimp.
Customers may watch chefs prepare dishes
through an interactive kitchen viewing area.
I thought their Asian Chicken Wings were among
the best I have ever had. Prices are reasonable.

Best Burgers in Las Vegas

Best Las Vegas Casino Dining & Nightlife Awards

In addition, this issue included Casino Player Best Dining & Nightlife Awards.  In the 2022 results,  Sundance Grill was named the “Best Burger” for Las Vegas Locals and Shady Grove was named the “Best Lounge” for Las Vegas Locals.

Hot Plate Specials at Sundance Grill

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What’s hot at Silverton? Check out the Hot Plate Specials, made from scratch every weekday at Sundance Grill.  The $13.99 special includes your choice of soup or salad and a mini ice cream sundae for dessert!

Sundance Hot Plate Specials

 

According to Executive Chef Ashley Archer, the Hot Plate Specials were chosen to supplement the Sundance menu with additional homestyle items.  “We set out to feature items that were traditionally part of family meals — like Spaghetti and Meatballs on Wednesday, or fish on Fridays.”

For a taste of home, check out these Sundance Hot Plate specials:

 

MONDAY

Meatloaf – served with buttermilk mashed potatoes, grilled corn on the cob, and rosemary gravy

Sundance Hot Plate Specials

 

TUESDAY

Fried Chicken   – three pieces served with mac & cheese, stewed green beans

Sundance Hot Plate Specials

 

WEDNESDAY

Spaghetti & Meatballs – served with garlic bread

Sundance Hot Plate Specials

 

THURSDAY

Hamburger Steak  – served with onion-mushroom gravy, white rice, and collard greens

Sundance Hot Plate Specials

 

FRIDAY

Blackened Tilapia – served with Cajun cream sauce, Cajun rice pilaf, and fried okra

Sundance Hot Plate Specials

“Under the Radar” at Twin Creeks Steakhouse

Posted on by Keith Salwoski

This is the fourth in a series of posts that feature “under the radar” menu items at Silverton’s Las Vegas restaurants.

 

Chef Jaimee Pepe has an entire menu of favorites at Twin Creeks, each with a unique story.  But one of the most spectacular is the Grilled Caesar Salad, which has been described as a “masterpiece of flavors.”

Grilled Caesars Salad at Twin Creeks Steakhouse

The salad starts with hand-selected stalks of fresh romaine lettuce, which are lightly charred on the grilled to add a bit of smoky flavor.  But that’s just the beginning.  Smoked Parmesan cheese, which Chef smokes in her kitchen, is grated into a white balsamic vinaigrette, creating a dressing of contrasting flavors.  The stalks are topped with charred avocado, white anchovies and a sweet-vinegary tomato tapenade.  Forget about croutons — this salad is artfully sprinkled with a dust made from a homemade brioche.

“There is a creamy richness to all of this, with contrasting textures that hit all of your senses,” she said.

 

What is a tapenade?

Tapenade is a name for a spread, condiment and culinary ingredient consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, and anchovies. Although the word ‘tapenade’ comes from the French Provençal word for capers (‘tapenos’), today’s tapenades are more closely identified by their incorporation of olives.  At Twin Creeks, the Grilled Caesars Salad includes a tomato tapenade, a sweet-vinegary addition to the salty and smoky notes of the salad.

This award-winning Las Vegas Steakhouse proudly serves 100% Certified Black Angus beef. The Prime-grade 16-ounce New York Strip is hand-cut in house and char-grilled on a Montague broiler, which Chef Jaimee Pepe calls the “Cadillac of the kitchen.” The beef can be finished with a choice of eight sauces and toppings, including a unique coffee crust, brandy peppercorn, or the classic French demi-glace. At 40 ounces, the colossal Creekstone Farms Tomahawk serves two, filling the table with lobster mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, black-truffle butter, and two scratch-made sauces.

“Under the Radar” at Mi Casa

Posted on by Keith Salwoski

This is the fifth in a series of posts that feature “under the radar” menu items at Silverton’s Las Vegas restaurants.

 

Las Vegas Mexican Food Chef Antonio Martinez of Mi Casa is especially fond of the restaurant’s dessert menu, which offers several unexpected items that give a modern twist to traditional desserts.

The Churro Puffs are made from scratch and filled with banana and passion fruit cream. “This brings the perfect fusion of tropical fruit to the traditional sweetness of churro,” he said.  “It is also topped with fresh raspberries that have been filled with mango passion fruit jelly.”

Las Vegas Churro Puffs at Mi Casa
Churro Puffs

A second item — the Flotador de Helado —  is the chef’s take on an ice cream float,  infused with Mexican coffee, vanilla ice cream and topped with coffee granita-sweetened condensed milk.

Flotador de Helado with Mexican Coffee
Flotador de Helado

What is Mexican Coffee?

In Mexico, cinnamon and sugar are often incorporated right into the coffee brewing process, and not merely added to the drink after brewing. The result is a coffee drink that’s sweet, spicy, and decadent at the same time, giving you a one of a kind coffee experience in a single cup.  This Mexican coffee adds a welcome perk to the sweetness of the Flotador de Helado at Mi Casa.

Not only has Mi Casa been named the best Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas by readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, it also has gotten top honors for “The Best Taco in Las Vegas” and “The Best Margarita in Las Vegas.”  With desserts like these, too bad there isn’t a category for “Best Mexican Desserts in Las Vegas.”

 

 

“Under the Radar” at WuHu Noodle

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This is the third in a series of posts that feature “under the radar” menu items at Silverton’s Las Vegas restaurants.

 

Chef Thierry Mai of WuHu Noodle serves an extensive menu from this modest  fast-casual dining room.  There is much to cheer about here, but one of the most “under the radar” items is the Roasted Duck. 

This signature item is marinated overnight in a secret house seasoning blend, and slow-roasted in a special oven.  The result is Peking perfection.

 

Las Vegas Peking Duck at WuHu Noodle

 

“For those who aren’t hungry enough to eat an entire duck, we offer the meat in several of our menu items,” said Chef Thierry.  “For instance, the Peking Duck Folded Buns.”  These popular starters combine roasted duck meat, microgreens, cucumbers and green onions in a freshly-steamed folded lotus bao bun.

 

What is Peking Duck?

Peking duck is one of the most celebrated dishes of Beijing or Mandarin Chinese cuisine that has been prepared since the Imperial era. It was once relegated to only emperors in the Forbidden City.  The meat is sweet and savory, characterized by its thin, crispy skin.  It is typically a delicacy dish or one used for celebrations.

WuHu Noodle brings you authentic Asian recipes and traditional favorites. Locals know that this is the place for noodles in Las Vegas, featuring authentic regional noodle dishes from all over Asia.  It’s called one of the best Asian restaurants on Blue Diamond Road in Las Vegas.

“Under the Radar” at Sundance Grill

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This is the second in a series of posts that feature “under the radar” menu items at Silverton’s Las Vegas restaurants.

Our chefs are big fans of the house-made buratta, which is served at Sundance Grill with grilled bread as an appetizer, and alongside fresh tomatoes and watermelon in the Caprese salad.

Watermelon Caprese Salad

 

“While many restaurants out there might offer buratta, we actually make ours fresh in our kitchen,” said Chef Ashley Archer.  “When you consider the volume that we serve, this speaks to the pride that we take into our work and being in true control of the final outcome.”

Chef Ashley is particularly proud of the “scratch kitchen” philosophy that he and his team live by. “Would it be easier to buy this product?” he asked. “Sure! But there is a true feeling of accomplishment when you take raw ingredients that are sourced from the best vendors.  We take pride in knowing our buratta is better than any other that you might have tried.”

“It’s this particular road map that has allowed us to stand apart, while staying relevant to our guests as they join us on this culinary journey,” the chef said, with a twinkle in his eye.

 

What is buratta?

Burrata is a rich, creamy Italian cow’s milk cheese, with an exterior that resembles fresh mozzarella.  But – surprise! – you’ll find an ooey, gooey mixture of cream and small cheese curds inside, with an delightful silky texture. It’s the perfect complement to crunchy, grilled bread, which is exactly how we serve it at Sundance.

Sundance Grill at Silverton Casino is one of the best Las Vegas restaurants.  Specialties include country-fried steak and eggs, prime rib with creamy horseradish, towering pancake stacks and more. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night.

“Under the Radar” at Su Casa

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This is the first in a series of posts that feature “under the radar” menu items at Silverton restaurants.

With such an innovative menu, it took Chef Shayne Galan a moment to identify the most “under the radar” item on the menu at Silverton’s Su Casa sushi bar: the Uni Lobster Fried Rice.

Uni Lobster Fried Rice

This made-to-order item brings together traditional wok-fired fried rice, fresh lobster, egg-infused uni, and vegetables, and is topped with fresh uni.

“The savory fried rice, freshness of lobster and the creaminess of uni brings fireworks to your taste buds in every bite,” he said.

What is uni?

Pronounced ooh-knee in Japanese, it is known as a sea urchin in English. This exotic ingredient is a delicacy in Japan, where it is still considered to be an aphrodisiac. Often found on sushi, the thick, creamy, rich, and buttery texture of uni is experiencing a surge in popularity, and this umami-rich ingredient has recently been found on the menus of the trendiest restaurants.

The Uni Lobster Fried Rice is found on the Hot Plates menu at Su Casa, one of the best sushi restaurants in Las Vegas. Other “under the radar” items on the Las Vegas sushi menu include the Yakitori Chicken Skewers, the Miso-Glazed Seabass, and the Tuna Tataki.