Comments on: The Trouble With Encore

By: Kurt Tindell

Kurt Tindell — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:47:17 +0000

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By: JenMar

JenMar — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:46:28 +0000

Yes, I said Applebee’s… Eighteen years ago, that was a pretty hip spot to lunch in LV. We’ve come a long way!

By: JenMar

JenMar — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:45:13 +0000

Congratulations John! Eighteen years ago we sat at an Applebee’s and you spoke of your disdain for the food critics that do nothing more than play it safe and recite menus. I believe that you’ve accomplished creating a local forum where you boldly speak your mind, give your opinion and incite thoughtful dialogue.

For those passionately outspoken in defense of Wazuzu, let it be known that I dine there regularly regardless of ELV’s opinions and observations. I’d much rather get interesting banter from a writer like John than have someone recite a menu I can look at on the restaurant website…

By: vegasdave

vegasdave — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:08:46 +0000

Len:

I suggest the Ayn Rand diet.

Give Atlas Shrugged a read.

Some great recipes for living in there

By: Len Irish

Len Irish — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:34:39 +0000

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By: Big MIkey

Big MIkey — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:50:28 +0000

Why bother responding to an article on the restaurants at Wynn without ever dining at any of the restaurants at Wynn as respondent #22 did. He managed to get in a plug for a couple of generic local eateries that aren’t worth going out of the way for.

By: Sarah Lee

Sarah Lee — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:31:17 +0000

Hey John,
You have obviously hit more than one nerve with your Encore reviews.
I am of the opinion the prices for dinner on the strip have not justified their cost per sq. foot for awhile now. Encore is a disappointment when Alex and SW, Okada and Red8 have set the mark high. Keep on doing what you’re doing. http://www.reservationsreq.wordpress.com
slm–

By: EC Gladstone

EC Gladstone — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:16:44 +0000

Nice to see how much reaction you got here!

To me, Sinatra was the most disappointing of the Encore restaurants (except for the hand cut pasta, which I have craved since).

Jet Tila was present when I dined at Wazuzu (granted, it was Media week), which I enjoyed and thought did a good job–esp with sushi–but I do feel the restaurant is a bit too “schizo” to excel at any one thing perhaps.

Switch does confuse me on many levels, but the presence of Som Desmond Ecchavarie makes up for a lot. I’d go and eat anything to have him pair wines.

By: YeaRite

YeaRite — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:23:49 +0000

“the sheer ingenious of this restaurant is overwhelming.”

Hmmmmm .. i wonder who signs this person’s paycheck. That’s just too obvious.

By: Mike Masarsky

Mike Masarsky — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:17:32 +0000

Wow! Seems you ayhve not been a happy camper lately but I did take your challenge and sampled both Khourys and Ibo. Khourys wins hands down, John.

I was curious abut trying the Osso Bucco at Sinatra but now may just stick with one at Mimmos or even a better bargain served at Carmines Little italy on Durango. Sample the one at Carmines and let me know what you think.