Mike D

Tiger Woods hits golf balls, Yo-Yo Ma plays the cello and Sirio Maccioni develops restaurants. Developing and running what many considered to be the greatest restaurant in the world, Le Cirque, the Maccioni family is the highlight of HBO Films latest documentary, Le Cirque: A Table In Heaven.

Sirio Maccioni

This fun, yet poignant film documents the December 31, 2004 closing of the second incarnation of Maccioni's masterpiece, Le Cirque 2000 in the Palace Hotel in New York City, and the development and opening of the new home for Le Cirque across town in the Bloomberg Building. In addition to that, we get some insight as to how Sirio rose from being a bus boy to one of the most respected restaurateurs in the world.

At the heart of the documentary is the ongoing struggle every businessperson faces; how many traditional methods should be sacrificed for progressive evolution. Deeply rooted in the traditional ways, Sirio wanted the food and the service that made Le Cirque the respected name that it is in the first place to continue to be the main attraction. His sons, Mario, Marco and Mauro, however, want to get the restaurant back on the cutting edge which means offering more progressive menu items and relaxing the dress code a bit. The dilemma of sacrificing service to improve the bottom line comes up in several aspects of developing the restaurant concept, just as it does for any trade that any businessperson pursues. Being able to see the inner workings of these decisions was both educational and entertaining at the same time, and I highly recommend you watch the documentary to see what happens.

Le Cirque Logo

Luckily for us living in the Las Vegas / Henderson area, the Maccioni family has extended its brand and brought out both their Le Cirque and Osteria del Circo (both found in the Bellagio resort) concepts which continually receive rave reviews and are certainly in the upper echelon of restaurant offerings Las Vegas has. Considering how many extraordinary restaurants we have in Las Vegas, that is saying a lot!

With the great success the Maccioni family has seen in Las Vegas, a new restaurant is being developed to open in the new ARIA Resort and Casino that is scheduled to open in late 2009. Currently slated to offer traditional Tuscan cuisine, Maccioni's new restaurant will surely be a huge hit on The Las Vegas Strip!

Mike Dobranski, REALTOR®
Keller Williams Realty - The Marketplace
Las Vegas / Henderson, NV

Phone: 702-370-3521
E-Mail: Mike@PrimeRealEstateLasVegas.com
Web: http://www.PrimeRealEstateLasVegas.com

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The Michelin Man continues to honor Las Vegas' collection of exquisite restaurants with Michelin's distinguished awards again gracing kitchens throughout the Las Vegas valley. With so many fine dining establishments at our doorsteps, there is no doubt why those seeking the finest in luxury living are choosing the Las Vegas / Henderson, NV area to call home. With so much already here, there are so many more fine dining experiences still to come.

In the 2009 edition of the Michelin Guide - Las Vegas, Chef of the Century, Joel Robuchon, once again claims the most coveted Three Star rating at his self named restaurant in the MGM Grand on The Las Vegas Strip. Local food icon, André Rochat took home two One Star awards for his Alizé atop The Palms and André's in downtown Las Vegas.

Below is the complete list of Las Vegas award winners. The official release and celebration of the 2009 Las Vegas edition of the Michelin Guide will be on October 22, 2008 at Wynn Las Vegas, which houses three distinguished award winning eateries.

2009 Michelin Guide for Las Vegas Restaurants & Hotels

Michelin Guide, Las Vegas-2009 Award Winners

Three Stars (***) - Exceptional Cuisine, Worth A Special Journey

Two Stars (**) - Excellent Cooking, Worth A Detour

One Star (*) - Very Good Restaurant In Its Category

Mike Dobranski, REALTOR®
Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS®
Las Vegas / Henderson, NV

Phone: 702-370-3521
E-Mail: Mike@PrimeRealEstateLasVegas.com
Web: http://www.PrimeRealEstateLasVegas.com

There are sandwiches out there...and then there are the monstrous plates of delicious found at The Weiss Restaurant Deli and Bakery in the Green Valley area of Henderson. While the Weiss Deli is located on the southeast corner of Sunset Road and Green Valley Parkway, you would swear you were in the middle of Manhattan with some of the best Jewish Deli selections this side of the Mississippi!

The Weiss Restaurant Deli and Bakery

Chef Michael Weiss creates some truly tasty dishes, making it nearly impossible to name a favorite. Breakfasts feature made to order omelettes, French Toast that will make you not want any other, different variations on the staple Eggs Benedict, among all of your favorite breakfast foods.

It is a true Jewish Deli with all of the lox you can handle. The Bakery side of the Weiss Deli gives you access to some of the finest breads and bagels in the entire valley. Try a Sesame Bagel with the Scallion Cream Cheese. No need to send a thank you note!

The Matzoh Ball Soup is one of the lunch time favorites featuring a Matzoh Ball that has its own gravitational pull, it is so big. The fresh bread and incredible meats at the Weiss Deli make for some sensational sandwiches. Whether it is the Corned Beef, Brisket, Roast Beef, or Turkey....you just can't go wrong. There is a whole variety of other items on the menu that go from burgers, to chicken tenders and salads to fruit plates. The Potato Latkes are yet another item that makes this particular restaurant stand out.

Corned Beef Sandwich with Potato Salad

One thing I need to mention, is something I am very serious about. There are moments that happen throughout the course of a human being's life that are always remembered and truly treasured memories. Things like a first kiss, graduating from college, seeing your first child born...and then there is the first time you will have the Brown Gravy at the Weiss Deli. WOW! You need to try this, and you need to dip everything you can in it. The best Brown Gravy. Ever. (my suggestion is the Brisket Hot One)

What Jewish Deli would not be complete with Black and White Cookies and Egg Creams? The Weiss Deli has them, and they, just like everything else in this Green Valley treasure, are delicious.

Open everyday from 8am to 7:30pm, the Weiss Restaurant Deli and Bakery is located at 2744 N. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. It is one of the favorite food places in Henderson, and certainly a big reason Why I Love Las Vegas!

Mike Dobranski, REALTOR®
Prudential Americana Group, REALTORS®
Las Vegas / Henderson, NV

Phone: 702-370-3521
E-Mail: Mike@PrimeRealEstateLasVegas.com
Web: http://www.PrimeRealEstateLasVegas.com