I seem to go to Lagasse's Stadium at least once every time I go to Vegas and yet I still never learn my lesson. Let me start by saying the design of the place is really cool. HDTV after HDTV throughout the place and a sports book to make your bets. I would warn you not to try to get a seat on an NFL Sunday or major sporting event as it is booked months in advance. The lounge area is really neat in concept. Now to the reason I ended on 2 starts...the food, the prices, and the service. First off, the food is sub par at best. I've had a couple items that were ok on the menu, such as the nachos and the water, but I've had many more which were just poor. Next is the cost. Most items are $5-10 over prices and beers are $7. Go at a hot time of the week and they may require a minimum $/hour spent. Lastly, the service is horrific. Sitting in the lounge, you can actually watch your waitress stand up by the bar talking to other workers while your drink goes dry or you wait to order. I have been to Lagasse's about 7 times, but I can only think of one time I have had good service. The last time I was there in Dec, there were a total of 4 groups of people watching the games, having a few beers and eating, yet we sat waiting to order food and drinks. When we were done with our meal, we had to wait 20 minutes for the waitress to clear our plates. For some stupid reason I keep going back. It is like a bad monument. You go once time to see the place and you over look bad because the bar/monument is so cool...however after you have gone several times, you start to see the core to the business and it becomes apparent that they bar is just not good. I won't fault you for going one time, but if you go a second time and it is as bad as the first, don't say I didn't warn you.
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Too busy with too much wait time Food was just ok. This is a classic example of what people perceive as a good place because it was a blind mouse leading another blind mouse No it was not worth the wait. Next door brunch is just as good. IHOP is just as good no kidding.
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A favorite with local Vegas chefs and celebrity foodies both for the extended hours (open 'til 3, and as an aside, I was offered a reservation when I called of 1:30, so apparently they aren't kidding around about catering to the kitchens and bars as they close) and the clean, simply adorned flavors. Long-braised pork belly appetizer with a bit of freshly mixed hot mustard. Served in the cooking liquid, and it was heavenly. The fat was barely solid, and melted into a sauce the moment my tongue disturbed it. Skewers, priced from $2 to $16. Many less expensive are great, including the very simple asparagus skewer with a very understated, slightly sweet sauce. Bacon-wrapped inoki mushrooms are not only filled with umami from the fungus, but also impossibly pretty. Kurobuta pork cheek was sweet, lean, and had a deep pork taste. If forced to choose a dish among the regular favorites, that's the one. Oden broth with small bites. Fried fish cake and stuffed leaf of napa cabbage. Flights of imported sake and biru, but no drinkers in our group. It appeared that they were doing brisk business on both. Very reasonable, $45 nicely fed three of us.
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I'm actually a co-op owner, because I strongly believe in what this place is contributing to the community. I buy most of my produce and groceries at Meijer, but we come here quite often for the bulk section and soy products. Prices are very moderate and cheaper than Strawberry Fields. They also have a salad bar, pizza, and sandwiches. There's a bakery, coffee, and soups. Everything I've tasted has been pretty good! I recommend bringing your own bags and using cash or a debit card.
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