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admin, 7-15-2016

This sexy dining den in the ARIA Resort & Casino hits on all the right spices with its Mexican-Southern California dishes, margaritas, and tequilas infused with mango, cucumber, and jalapeno. Seats are black leather and Vegas-spectacular, as is the backdrop: a 3,000 lb wood carving of Aztec civilization.

Bar Masa Restaurant Review: Located on the first floor of the ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter, Bar Masa is chef Masayoshi Takayama's first restaurant to join the Las Vegas Strip. Emphasizing seasonal ingredients, chef Takayama's menu features modern Japanese dishes served à la carte. Designed by Richard Bloch, the restaurant features a sleek and refined atmosphere with 35-foot vaulted ceilings.

Blossom serves classic Chinese cuisine, but the real innovation is in the restaurant's elegant/ethereal design. A wooden walkway leads to a foliage-bedecked space where diners choose from four dining areas: A sunken garden, birdcage banquette, tables with a view, or private rooms.

Chef Chi Kwun Choi is not a household name like Emeril or Wolfgang, but his resume reads like a master class in the art of Chinese cuisine. He worked at some of the most prestigious restaurants in Hong Kong and, since coming to Vegas, has cooked at notable eateries like Pearl and Fin. His cuisine incorporates classic Chinese flavors into modern interpretations of the dishes. We know you're...

Experience modern Japanese cuisine, sushi and sake at Michelin Three-Star Chef Masa Takayama's first Las Vegas venue. Continuing the tradition that has made his New York restaurant legendary, Chef Masa allows the inherent flavors of each ingredient to emerge undisguised. Key ingredients are flown in directly from Japan. Wide selections of sakes and wine have been handpicked to perfectly...