Problem: *** #200 *** Mamma Mia! Judging from my recent experience, this is a super-fine ristorante that serves up superior Southern Italian cuisine. Diane and I have the good fortune of being friends with several married couples who are always game to try out the cuisine of new dining venues. On one such gustatory adventure four of us took over a table for six at Buon Gusto, and filled it to overflowing with various dishes. I appreciated that shakers of grated Parmesan Cheese sat at both ends. The owners and head chef were not even around, and yet the coordinated operation of the skilled culinary team on a very busy Thursday night still hummed along beautifully under its very able management. Service was friendly and efficient, with our table checked on several times. I just had to ask for one water refill twice. We began with a loaf of excellent baked Italian bread that was both complimentary and warm. It was so good with butter or vinegar and oil that my party polished off this and another 1-1/2 loaves by meal's end. Next for me was a good but barely hot small bowl of Italian Wedding Soup with tasty but tiny meatballs and only bits of spinach. This was really the only low point of my meal. A generous side Caesar Salad with excellent creamy Caesar Dressing, fresh chopped Romaine Lettuce, and crunchy croutons was presented next. Crab-stuffed Mushrooms were simply excellent, and lightly floured Calamari served with a Sicilian Sauce that tasted like a slightly amped up mild Marinara was very good--one of the best I have experienced in the Vegas valley. A long interval separated appetizers, soup, and salad from the entrees. But this was understandable, since by this time (about 7:30 p.m.) the place was packed with patrons. Now we really put the table to the test. Soon it groaned under the weight of Shrimp Parmigiana with Alfredo Sauce, Veal Parmigiana, Manicotti, Penne with Meat Sauce, a Meatball, Fettucccini Alfredo, and Penne Pasta with Alfredo Sauce. The tomatoey, cheesy, thinly pounded, and double folded Veal Parmigiana was great. And so was the Fettuccini, nicely tossed with thick and tasty Alfredo Sauce. Portions were quite large. I barely finished mine, but everyone else took home leftovers to enjoy another day. All dishes on the table looked and smelled great, as did a pizza just across the way. Ahh, that will have to wait for another day! One can only consume so much at a time! We still saved a little room for dessert though. Homemade Tiramisu was light and airy. And, we rounded out a memorable meal by sharing generous portions of rich Chocolate Gelato and refreshing Lemoncello Gelato. As a final whimsical flourish, 8 wrapped Mini-Tootsie Rolls were placed on top of the bill. Even they were good: fresh and soft! I will most definitely be back--the sooner the better!
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Problem: J'aimerais tellement que ce petit cafe soit plus pres de chez nous. C'est le cafe de Montreal qui ressemble le plus a ceux que j'adorais quand j'habitais en Australie. Les lattes sont delicieux - le ratio lait et espresso est parfait et ils ont un gout tres bien balance. Il y en a pour tous les gouts avec des scones sales, des croissants, des petits muffins super originaux (bleuets et fromage, dates, carottes et ananas) et d'autres patisseries qui remplissent le cafe d'une odeur qui les rendent difficile a resister. L'endroit n'est pas super grand, mais il ont un amenagement qui permet quand meme a plusieurs personnes d'y passer du temps. L'internet est super rapide et ne lache jamais. J'y suis allee originalement pour un seul cafe mais j'y ai finalement passe plus de 2 heures parce que j'etais tellement confortable.
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Problem: As I was sitting there at the Rainforest Cafe their lightning storm sounds began and I turn around and see a small child with a terrified look in his face. I thought to myself "Hey buddy I know exactly how you feel". I say that in the sense that I was terrified of the prices, service, and food I just had. This restaurant is probably one of the worst I've been too in a while. The only redeeming quality of this place is the kids might like it but is it worth paying the obscene prices for crappy food? Probably not. After a night of drinking a few friends and I decided on the Rainforest Cafe because the other "Cafe" at the MGM Casino had some horrible reviews. Sadly I didn't bother reading the reviews for the rainforest cafe beforehand. Their burgers where overcooked and dry, their turkey wrap was dry and had no zero dressing. Our food took a good 40 minutes to arrive. The waiters bringing out the food where rude and it seemed to bother them if you asked them for missing items. What a disappointment.
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Problem: (Sigh)...disappointed. I was happy to find a dim sum place close to Summerlin, but the food is no where near the quality of the other dim sum restaurants in Chinatown. Steamed Beef Tendon and Baked BBQ Pork Pie are the worst that I've ever eaten. Can't believe I'm going to say this: Panda Express is better than this. I feel sorry for the nice staff working here.
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