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Updating the Eater Heatmap — Nov. 2012

by Susan Stapleton Nov 1, 2012, 3:00am PDT

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by Susan Stapleton Nov 1, 2012, 3:00am PDT

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

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Allegro

Stratta switched over to Allegro, a late-night spot from executive chef Enzo Febbraro with Italian delights such as osso bucco, veal chop parm and margherita pizzas. While dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., this spot stays open until 6 a.m. for the post-nightclub crowd.

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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.

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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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D.O.C.G. Enoteca

This Scott Conant first is a wine bar that takes a more casual approach to Italian cuisine with hearty pastas, mind-numbing pizzas and a mozzarella bar. Save room for the budino, a caramel pudding that will make you want seconds.

3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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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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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 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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Kabuto

By far some of the freshest sushi you can find in Las Vegas, and it won’t break the bank. The 10-piece nigiri goes for $40. Here, it’s more a matter of whether you can land a table in this tiny 18-seater.

5040 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Visit Website

Also featured in:

Kyara Japanese Tapas

Naked Fish’s Yasuo Komada is behind the grill at this Japanese haunt that’s become a late-night fave of chefs. Find semi-private rooms and an L-shaped sushi bar where you can order grated mountain potato on a hot iron plate, deep-fried tofu and meats from the hibachi.

6555 S Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118

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Mizumi

The hottest new Japanese restaurant on the Strip features Devin Hashimoto’s take on traditional dishes. A 72-hour braised American Wagyu short rib “kakuni” with creamy satsuma potatoes, fava bean and shitaake ragout and red wine miso sauce is not to be missed.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Naked City Pizza Shop

The Guinea Pie caught the eye of Guy Fieri, who featured it on Diners Drive-ins and Dives, but foodies in Vegas have been stopping in this joint within Moon Doggies since it opened for fresh ingredients.

3240 S Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

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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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Allegro

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Stratta switched over to Allegro, a late-night spot from executive chef Enzo Febbraro with Italian delights such as osso bucco, veal chop parm and margherita pizzas. While dinner starts at 5:30 p.m., this spot stays open until 6 a.m. for the post-nightclub crowd.

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.

Open in Google Maps

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

D.O.C.G. Enoteca

3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

This Scott Conant first is a wine bar that takes a more casual approach to Italian cuisine with hearty pastas, mind-numbing pizzas and a mozzarella bar. Save room for the budino, a caramel pudding that will make you want seconds.

3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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

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 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

Kabuto

5040 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

By far some of the freshest sushi you can find in Las Vegas, and it won’t break the bank. The 10-piece nigiri goes for $40. Here, it’s more a matter of whether you can land a table in this tiny 18-seater.

5040 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Visit Website

Kyara Japanese Tapas

6555 S Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118

Naked Fish’s Yasuo Komada is behind the grill at this Japanese haunt that’s become a late-night fave of chefs. Find semi-private rooms and an L-shaped sushi bar where you can order grated mountain potato on a hot iron plate, deep-fried tofu and meats from the hibachi.

6555 S Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89118

Visit Website

Mizumi

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The hottest new Japanese restaurant on the Strip features Devin Hashimoto’s take on traditional dishes. A 72-hour braised American Wagyu short rib “kakuni” with creamy satsuma potatoes, fava bean and shitaake ragout and red wine miso sauce is not to be missed.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Naked City Pizza Shop

3240 S Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

The Guinea Pie caught the eye of Guy Fieri, who featured it on Diners Drive-ins and Dives, but foodies in Vegas have been stopping in this joint within Moon Doggies since it opened for fresh ingredients.

3240 S Arville St, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Visit Website

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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

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