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Updating the Eater Heatmap — Feb. 2013

by Susan Stapleton Feb 7, 2013, 2:00am PST

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by Susan Stapleton Feb 7, 2013, 2:00am PST

More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort. And while the Eater 38 is a crucial resource covering old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the "it" places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heatmap, which will change continually to always highlight where the foodie crowds are flocking to at the moment.

May 3: Added D.O.C.G. Enoteca, Layers Bakery Cafe, Mashisoyo, Naked City Pizza Shop, Trattoria Nakamura-Ya

June 7: Added Kabuto, KJ Dim Sum, Gordon Ramsay Steak, Mizumi

July 5: Added: Chocolate & Spice Bakery; Deleted: Old Homestead Steakhouse, Le Thai, East Ocean Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant

Aug. 2: Added: Wine 5 Café, Kyara Japanese Tapas, Bachi Burger, Sugar Bee's Bakery; Deleted: Great Bao

Sept. 6: Added Allegro, Culinary Dropout, Tetsu; Deleted: Central Michel Richard, Mashisoyu

Oct. 4: Added: Eat, Bacchanal Buffet; Deleted: Crab Corner, Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar, Honey Pig, I-naba Japanese Soba Noodle Restaurant, KJ Dim Sum, Sugar Bee's Bakery, Wine 5 Café

Nov. 1: Added: Chada Thai & Wine; Deleted: Ko-Mex Fusion Express, Bachi Burger, Trattoria Nakamura-Ya, Layers Bakery, Bread & Butter

Dec. 6: Added: Honey Salt, Meatball Spot, Rattlecan; Deleted: Allegro, DOCG Enoteca, Kyara Japanese Tapas

Jan. 3: Added: Those Guys Pies, Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, Andrea's; Deleted: Kabuto, Naked City Pizza, Mizumi

Feb. 7: Added: Fat Choy, Poppy Den

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Andrea's

Andrea's combines nightlife and dining with pan-Asian fare from chef Joseph Elevado and music curated by Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia. Dubbed vibe dining, the menu reflects the hip dishes nightclubbers can dine on before hitting Surrender Nightclub.

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3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Abriya Raku

Ask any chef in Vegas where to dine and the magical phrase Aburiya Raku slips off their lips. Mitsuo Endo simply makes some of the best Japanese food in town with nary a sushi on the menu.

5030 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

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Bacchanal Buffet

Already USA Today has named the nine-kitchens at the new Bacchanal Buffet the best in Vegas. About 80 percent of the 500 items is cooked right in front of guests.

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Chada Thai & Wine

Bank Atcharawan’s Chada Thai & Wine brings Southern Thai food to Chinatown. The former sommelier of Lotus of Siam brings his award-winning list of 150 to 170 wines that skew toward Rieslings and global whites. Many of the dishes on the 50-item menu carry prices in the $10 range. Many are meant to be shared much like tapas, so expect to order several to get a grasp of the menu that features mild, medium and hot dishes.

3400 S. Jones Blvd., #11A, Las Vegas, NV 89146

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Chocolate & Spice Bakery

Pastry chef extraordinaire Megan Romano comes back with a fire. Her tarts, pies and cakes are available for pick up and can be custom ordered to suit any occasion. But don’t ignore the savories such as breakfast frittatas, soups, sandwiches and more.

7293 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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Culinary Dropout

Sam Fox’s long-awaited gastropub just opened mid-August at the Hard Rock Hotel with antipastas, a raw bar with mussels and King crab legs and shared plates such as smoked salmon rillettes, house potato chips with onion dip, soft pretzels and provolone fondue and grilled artichokes make the menu. Seven sandwiches such as the warm Italian grinder with Genoa salami, tavern ham and provolone, the M.A.C. Burger and the shaved Prime rib dip show up along with a crispy shrimp Caesars salad and seared tuna salad.

4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

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é Bar by José Andrés

Reservations are nearly impossible to get at this private dining experience inside Jaleo, José Andrés’ tapas spot. But those who do swoon over the 18 or so courses that come out at this intimate dining experience for eight.

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3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Eat

Natalie Young’s new breakfast and lunch spot in Downtown Las Vegas has become the go-to spot. Already the restaurant that opened in early August is garnering rave reviews for its creative fare.

707 Carson St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Fat Choy

Sheridan Su's Asian fusion fare finally has a permanent home inside the Eureka Casino. Look for some holdovers from the former Teddy's, but order the bao, short rib grilled cheese and Fat Choy burger to savor Su's imaginative cooking.

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595 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV

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Forte European Tapas Bar & Bistro

Tapas take a twist with a little Bulgarian, Romanian and Ukrainian thrown into the mix by Nina Manchev. The vodkas, infused and Russian, are worth a visit.

4180 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

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Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

The shouty chef's second restaurant in Vegas serves up what he calls British gastropub fare.

3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Gordon Ramsay Steak

The shouty chef’s first venture in Las Vegas has been selling out routinely with his take on the American steakhouse.

3655 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Honey Salt

Vegas' first couple of food Kim Canteenwalla and Elizabeth Blau bring this interpretation of dining at their family home to the Westside. Look for recipes from their many travels on this seasonally changing menu.

1031 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145

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Meatball Spot

Carla Pellegrino's new restaurant gives diners a reason to head to Town Square. Fans like the variety of meatballs that range from beef and turkey to vegetarian, chicken and lamb.

6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Poppy Den

Angelo Sosa's Poppy Den gives west-siders another reason to visit Tivoli Village with its Asian tapas dishes. Try the Poppy Den Burger, a variation of the burger that won the best burger on Eater National.

440 Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145

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Rattlecan

Sammy DeMarco's latest restaurant combines an insane amount of wall-to-wall-to-wall graffiti art with a veritable menu of burgers. Be sure to check out the pickled dishes and order a Pickleback, a shot of Jameson and pickle juice, to land a free ride on the mechanical pickle.

3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Tetsu

Chef Masa Takayama reinvented Shaboo into Tetsu, a teppanaki restaurant inside BarMasa. It features six grills with two at communal tables and another four at blackjack-style tables seating about 40 total. Within, a produce table offers up the day’s selection of meats, seafood and vegetables. Guests choose what they want to eat, which is weighed and then cooked in front of them.

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3730 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89158

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Those Guys Pies

Nab the same pies found at the Pizzeria (dubbed Secret Pizza) at Cosmopolitan at Those Guys Pies. Among the specialty pizzas, the White Pie with ricotta, mozzarella and garlic along with the Big Sexy with sausage, pepperoni, garlic, onion and pepperoncinis make the menu. The latter can be a sandwich as well. Guests can also choose their toppings to make their own 14- and 18-inch pies. For dessert, try the maple mascarpone cheesecake or the cinnamon poppers.

2916 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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Andrea's

3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Andrea's combines nightlife and dining with pan-Asian fare from chef Joseph Elevado and music curated by Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia. Dubbed vibe dining, the menu reflects the hip dishes nightclubbers can dine on before hitting Surrender Nightclub.

Open in Google Maps

3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Abriya Raku

5030 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Ask any chef in Vegas where to dine and the magical phrase Aburiya Raku slips off their lips. Mitsuo Endo simply makes some of the best Japanese food in town with nary a sushi on the menu.

5030 W. Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Visit Website

Bacchanal Buffet

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Already USA Today has named the nine-kitchens at the new Bacchanal Buffet the best in Vegas. About 80 percent of the 500 items is cooked right in front of guests.

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Chada Thai & Wine

3400 S. Jones Blvd., #11A, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Bank Atcharawan’s Chada Thai & Wine brings Southern Thai food to Chinatown. The former sommelier of Lotus of Siam brings his award-winning list of 150 to 170 wines that skew toward Rieslings and global whites. Many of the dishes on the 50-item menu carry prices in the $10 range. Many are meant to be shared much like tapas, so expect to order several to get a grasp of the menu that features mild, medium and hot dishes.

3400 S. Jones Blvd., #11A, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Visit Website

Chocolate & Spice Bakery

7293 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Pastry chef extraordinaire Megan Romano comes back with a fire. Her tarts, pies and cakes are available for pick up and can be custom ordered to suit any occasion. But don’t ignore the savories such as breakfast frittatas, soups, sandwiches and more.

7293 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Visit Website

Culinary Dropout

4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Sam Fox’s long-awaited gastropub just opened mid-August at the Hard Rock Hotel with antipastas, a raw bar with mussels and King crab legs and shared plates such as smoked salmon rillettes, house potato chips with onion dip, soft pretzels and provolone fondue and grilled artichokes make the menu. Seven sandwiches such as the warm Italian grinder with Genoa salami, tavern ham and provolone, the M.A.C. Burger and the shaved Prime rib dip show up along with a crispy shrimp Caesars salad and seared tuna salad.

4455 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169

Visit Website

é Bar by José Andrés

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Reservations are nearly impossible to get at this private dining experience inside Jaleo, José Andrés’ tapas spot. But those who do swoon over the 18 or so courses that come out at this intimate dining experience for eight.

Open in Google Maps

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Eat

707 Carson St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Natalie Young’s new breakfast and lunch spot in Downtown Las Vegas has become the go-to spot. Already the restaurant that opened in early August is garnering rave reviews for its creative fare.

707 Carson St., Las Vegas, NV 89101

Visit Website

Fat Choy

595 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV

Sheridan Su's Asian fusion fare finally has a permanent home inside the Eureka Casino. Look for some holdovers from the former Teddy's, but order the bao, short rib grilled cheese and Fat Choy burger to savor Su's imaginative cooking.

Open in Google Maps

595 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV

Visit Website

Forte European Tapas Bar & Bistro

4180 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Tapas take a twist with a little Bulgarian, Romanian and Ukrainian thrown into the mix by Nina Manchev. The vodkas, infused and Russian, are worth a visit.

4180 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Visit Website

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The shouty chef's second restaurant in Vegas serves up what he calls British gastropub fare.

3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Gordon Ramsay Steak

3655 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The shouty chef’s first venture in Las Vegas has been selling out routinely with his take on the American steakhouse.

3655 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Honey Salt

1031 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145

Vegas' first couple of food Kim Canteenwalla and Elizabeth Blau bring this interpretation of dining at their family home to the Westside. Look for recipes from their many travels on this seasonally changing menu.

1031 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145

Visit Website

Meatball Spot

6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89119

Carla Pellegrino's new restaurant gives diners a reason to head to Town Square. Fans like the variety of meatballs that range from beef and turkey to vegetarian, chicken and lamb.

6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89119

Visit Website

Poppy Den

440 Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145

Angelo Sosa's Poppy Den gives west-siders another reason to visit Tivoli Village with its Asian tapas dishes. Try the Poppy Den Burger, a variation of the burger that won the best burger on Eater National.

440 Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145

Visit Website

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Rattlecan

3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Sammy DeMarco's latest restaurant combines an insane amount of wall-to-wall-to-wall graffiti art with a veritable menu of burgers. Be sure to check out the pickled dishes and order a Pickleback, a shot of Jameson and pickle juice, to land a free ride on the mechanical pickle.

3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Tetsu

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89158

Chef Masa Takayama reinvented Shaboo into Tetsu, a teppanaki restaurant inside BarMasa. It features six grills with two at communal tables and another four at blackjack-style tables seating about 40 total. Within, a produce table offers up the day’s selection of meats, seafood and vegetables. Guests choose what they want to eat, which is weighed and then cooked in front of them.

Open in Google Maps

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89158

Visit Website

Those Guys Pies

2916 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Nab the same pies found at the Pizzeria (dubbed Secret Pizza) at Cosmopolitan at Those Guys Pies. Among the specialty pizzas, the White Pie with ricotta, mozzarella and garlic along with the Big Sexy with sausage, pepperoni, garlic, onion and pepperoncinis make the menu. The latter can be a sandwich as well. Guests can also choose their toppings to make their own 14- and 18-inch pies. For dessert, try the maple mascarpone cheesecake or the cinnamon poppers.

2916 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Visit Website

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