text: From the marketing literaturennnAcclaimed Chef Michael Mina breaks new ground with the debut of STRIPSTEAK at Mandalay Bay his first steakhouse With its classic menu inviting bar scene and sophisticated atmosphere STRIPSTEAK plays host to guests looking for the perfect filet in a modern alternative to the traditional steakhouse setting As with Minas other restaurants STRIPSTEAK uses only the highest quality ingredients cornfed allnatural meat linecaught seafood and fresh seasonal produce While firstrate components are essential it is Minas creative approach to cooking that has made his namennSTRIPSTEAK features a menu rife with imaginative interpretations of classic steakhouse favorites using stateoftheart kitchen equipment STRIPSTEAK offers three kinds of beef Certified Angus Beef American Kobe and A Japanese Kobe and is home to two woodburning grills and six circulating slowpoaching chambers The signature slowpoaching method enhances flavor and tenderness by heating the meat for several hours at a low temperature while the mesquitestoked grills infuse every cut with a subtle smokinessnnnWith that said this place is devilishly good The modern decor coupled with a menu that will send your taste buds dancing earns this place the coveted th star While enjoying my meal my friends and the talent on display in walksda da dum Andre Agassi WownnHe was very lively his presence filled the room He was engaging with the many guests requesting pics I was too befuddled to reach for my camera Do not ask me why something about being so close to a multiple Grand Slam Champion Turns out he is a part owner in this latest iteration of Michael Minnas restaurants Go enjoy and keep your eyes peeled you never know who you might catch a glimpse of