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Lovers of cooked and cured pork in all its forms were in hog heaven this afternoon, as Cochon 555 hit The Cosmopolitan in all its porcine-perfect glory. It was a much more food-focused event than many of our dine-around festivals — with celebrity chefs taking a back seat to the butchers and sausage makers who are re-defining American charcuterie.
This is going to be one hot weekend for ELV. The All-Star Cochon will be the capper tomorrow night at The Cosmo, but before that, he gets to taste the goods at a LobsterMe preview today, where he’ll be tasting everything from a lobster shooter to “The World’s Best Lobster Roll” to lobster ice cream(?), after having hung out with über-foodie Chris Cognac before hitting the Cosmo tonight for more of Scott Conant’s basta pasta.
In other words, this weekend is going to be a sizzler in more ways than one, and because of that, our staff, wants to wish all of you a long and happy one.
Thu, Jul 14, 2011 (midnight)
First’s cinnamon bun French toast
Beverly Poppe
The Weekly food crew guides you to the best Vegas has to offer in sweet, savory, delectable brunchiness.
Bar + Bistro This cozy space has held several restaurants over the past 10 years, none within a bouquerones’ width of what chef Beni Velazquez is doing with his modern tapas menu. A groovy new bar has added some urban cool to the space, and Velazquez’s Hangover Brunch keeps the joint jumpin’ with a cangrejo Benedict mofongo (lump crabmeat with plantain-garlic mash, topped with a fried quail egg), house-made black currant scones and a brioche/flan French toast that will soothe your hunger and headache simultaneously. For those who want to keep the party going, “recovery libations”—sangria, mojitos, Bloody Marys and mimosas—are only $5 apiece. At the Arts Factory, 107 Charleston Blvd., 202-6060. Brunch served Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., dishes priced individually. —JOHN CURTAS