I spent some time at Encore on opening night. \n\nCASINO: It's just like the Wynn, but with a slightly altered color scheme. \nToo much red; I felt like I was walking around in a maraschino cherry.\nThe ceilings are too low making it seem claustrophobic.\n\nRESTAURANTS: The Cirque-y moving-walls at Switch will underwhelm you every 25 minutes.\nDidn't get in to Sinatra's cuz there was a private party. \nDidn't get to Botero Steakhouse but it looks very appealing. Art helps with protein-digestion as far as I'm concerned. \nThere is no buffet: halleleujah!\n\nXS was the one bright spot...a gorgeous venue! I predict this club will become the hottest destination in the club universe. \nUntil,of course, the next over-the-top, Rome-is-burning club opens.\n\nDidn't see the rooms yet. \nI heard the Spa is extraordinary.\n\nThe best thing about Encore is the same as the best thing about Wynn: the employees. They are the best-trained casino-workers anywhere. Frankly, it's worth going there just for them.