MICHAEL MINA re-invents himself

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You have to admire what Michael Mina and Marc St. Jacques have done to this venerable seafood-er, tucked away for over twelve years now in a corner of the Bellagio Conservatory. Since the departure of Anthony Amoroso a couple of years ago, this place has struggled to find its sea legs as the ebb and flow of a choppy economy have threatened to leave it floating adrift as it navigates an ocean of heavy tides and difficult sailing. (Block that metaphor!) In other words: Michael Mina (the restaurant) has been searching for an identity ever since our economy hit the skids.

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JALEO Tasty Snaps

Sometimes, some tasty snaps are worth a thousand words. – ELV

In honor of ELV’s review of Jaleo in this week’s Las Vegas Weekly, we thought a posting of the dishes he’s enjoyed during his last two dinners here would be a nice way to stimulate your appetite — both for Jaleo’s food and the article being published tomorrow.

Dinner #1

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Dinner #2

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To read about these dishes, in all their Asturian, Catalan and Valencian glory, go to www.lasvegasweekly.com tomorrow after 5 pm, or pick up this week’s Weekly at any number of locations all over town, starting Thursday morning.

JALEO

In The Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino

3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

702.698.7950

http://www.jaleo.com/index.php/contact/las_vegas