The "Caipirinha" cocktail brings us a taste of Brazil

Elaine from the Cuisineist learns how to make a Caipirinha which is a refreshing drink made in Brazil. The Caipirinha is a smooth refreshing blend of Brazilian Rum ( Cachaca ) , fresh muddled limes and a touch of sugar then shaken and enjoyedMixologist Pricilla takes us behind the bar at Via Brasil SteakHouse to make this traditional dr...

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The Cuisineist joins Slow Food USA in saving Wild Salmon

The Slow Food USA movement is a very important issue to allof us in or out of the Food Industry. Slow Food celebrates foodtraditions in North America through many programs. We and SlowFood believe that we can enjoy food and even life itself more if we slow down and rekindle interest in the food we eat.Slow Food was recently at Nora's Wine Bar in Summerlin. Chefs Giovanni and Marcello Mauro arevery involved in creating unique , authentic dishes that...

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The Cuisineist makes a stop at Via Brasil Steakhouse

The award winning Via Brasil Restaurant in New York City opened Via Brasil Steakhouse in the Las Vegas suburb of Summerlin.Via Brasil is an authentic "Churrascara" that offers a gourmet salad bar with an array of hot and cold dishes, cold cuts, cheeses, and even sushi made fresh daily. The signature of Via Brasil is it's eighteen different kinds of meat, poultry and fish that are carved table side.On our visit to Via Brasil we were greeted by the...

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Aureole at Mandalay Bay .. a well known landmark

As much as its hurts to say but Restaurant week has come to an end. But before it ended we had to make one more stop. Aureole at the Manadalay Bay has been featured on most wine, travel or food shows about Las Vegas. The first thing you notice is the wine tower. Inside the tower are 1700 different vineyards from all over the world. There are about 10,000 bottles. The other interesting things is Aureole's "wine angels" that "fly" up , down and side...

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When in Las Vegas Bertolinis is a place to relax

Bertolini's is a regular stop for us when in Las Vegas. Monday through Friday 3:30-630 they have a great happy hour. All of the appetizers are half price and wine by the bottle up to $ 49.99 is half price as well. The appetizers are so big we go there just for the happy hour and there is no need to eat dinner after that. Bertolini's is an economical place to to unwind and have some good food. The wine list is a little small compared to many other...

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6th Annual Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation Dinner At Andres's

Some of the biggest names in gourmet dining came together at Chef Andre Rochat's Andres in Las Vegas to honor the late Chef Jean-Louis Palladin and raise money for his foundation. In 1974, at 28 yrs old, Jean-Louis won 2 Michelin stars for his restaurant Tables Des Cordeliers in Gascony, France. At the time he was the youngest chef to have won 2 stars. In 1979 he came to The United States to open Jean-Louis at The Watergate, in the Watergate Hotel,...

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Celebrity Chefs reach new heights in Las Vegas

Celebrity Chefs take Dining to New Heights in Las Vegas as they are raised 180 feet above the Las Vegas Strip.We have said for years that Las Vegas has taken its place as one of the worlds top Food andWine destinations and the recent Michelin awards barred that out.Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Bon Appetit Executive Chef Cat Cora along with some ofthe biggest culinary stars in the world celebrated Las Vegas's accomplishment with a Champagne toast...

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The Cuisineist Celebrates the Ides of March with Executive Chef Nico Chessa

Executive Chef Nico Chessa is a native of Sardinia and has worked throughout Italy mastering the special dishes of each region. Nico had the privilege to be the executive Chef for the gala reopening of the Sistine Chapel and served Pope John Paul II. He joined the Valentino Restaurant Group in 2003 and is currently the Executive Chef at Ristorante Giorgio in the Mandalay Place in Las Vegas. Nico's culinary artistry is focused on truly authentic Italian...

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The Cuisineist visits HOPPE's Garden Bistro and Wine Bar on the California Central Coast

We are always on the look out for great culinary secrets when we travel. While driving up theCalifornia Coast we came across the lazy beachtown of Cayucos.Hoppe's is located on scenic Highway One between Cambria and Morro Bay. When we asked where we should eat from our winemaker friends the answer was a unanimous HOPPE'S. Less than 100 yards from the Pacific Ocean HOPPE's provided us with a great culinary venue.Officially called Hoppe's Garden Bistro...

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