"Bragging about award-winning chefs is one thing.

Having them cook your dinner is quite another."

Bartolotta

AAA Four Diamond Award 2008, 2007

Fresh Seafood and shellfish flown in daily from the Mediterranean waters, as well as homemade pastas and Italian classics. Check out the menu.

I had an amazing birthday dinner in Vegas on my semi business trip.  It was delicious! I can't rave enough about my dining experience (true culinary art at it's finest!).  The last time I was in Vegas dining at Guy Savoy, I was impressed by the bread cart.  I have to mention that Bartolotta kicked Guy's ass by pushing out their whole fish cart of various fresh fish (famously flown in daily).  I think the best experience here for anyone is to order the tasting menu prepared by the Chef-- with whatever he fancies for your night.  My only request was "octopus" and I received it as one of the many appetizers.  It was so succulent... and flavorful....

The decor: exquisite indoors and outdoors. I was in awe of the outdoor cabanas next to the serene water.  Wynn/Encore has many fanciful and whimiscal decor throughout the hotel which is utterly my favorite because it's so much more fun like I've been transported to a surreal dream.

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Le Reve

I lack nearly the the right words to explain this ridiculously fascinating show.  It is my favorite of all the Cirque Du Soleil thus far (and I have been watching them before they hit stardom onto the Vegas strip).  I can show you a glimpse here, but it is nothing compared to being in the theatre (which was specifically built for this show!).  You are literally engulfed into a wet dream...

Some snaps from my Blackberry. We had great seats! 3rd row front and center!

In Lettuce Wraps... (chicken, tofu, carrots, ginger, beansprouts, over large individual Boston lettuce leaves)

This was my first attempt!

Roll then dip into Nuc Mam Lam (Vietnamese homemade prepared fish sauce)

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Tofu Tom Yum Soup with baby bella mushrooms and bean sprouts.

Each dish had a handful of kickin' spicy flavor!

Total preparation: 60 minutes.

Cook time: 15 minutes

Plating: 15 mintues.

Appetites satisfied: Priceless.