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CUT STEAKHOUSE on News 88.9 FM – Nevada Public Radio’s Food For Thought

If I told you there is a restaurant (not French or seafood-y) that does wild French turbot as well as any French or seafood restaurant, you’d be intrigued wouldn’t you? What if I then mentioned that this same place – not vegetarian by any means – also did some of the most sophisticated vegetable dishes around? And what if I further rhapsodized about a superlative glazed Asian pork belly – not made by Asians – or Indian short ribs with curried pumpkin not cooked by any Indians (dots or feathers?) You’d be dying to know where I was talking about wouldn’t you?

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The Palazzo Restaurants – Part Deux – on Nevada Public Radio

As a public service, and in recognition of the fact that my loyal fans can’t possibly keep up with all of my food reporting venues here in Las Vegas: here is the script for today’s Food For Thought, heard on KNPR-Nevada Public Radio 88.9FM (www.knpr.org). And for you hardworking folks too frazzled and overworked to actually read something, you can click here to hear my commentary.

The Palazzo Restaurants – Part Deux

After skewering some places at our newest mega-hotel last week, I thought I’d report on three places in the Palazzo that I really like. Before I list them, however, I thought a comment was in order about something the designers have done that makes the Big P so much more convenient to locals wishing to drop by for a bite.

 If you recall the nightmare of trying to park in the Venetian – with it’s funereal valet, inadequate spaces, and time consuming trek through the lot and casino to get anywhere – you’ll be happy to know that all flaws have been cured – and sins forgiven – with the design of the underground lot at the Palazzo. With two entrances to it – off Spring Mountain or the Strip – you are deposited within an escalator ride of the main casino floor; where you pop right up in the middle of it; and easily stroll to any one of the twelve or so restaurants surrounding you.

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The Palazzo Restaurants – Part One – on Nevada Public Radio

By now I’m sure you poured over the text of my Palazzo article (posted last week) at least a dozen times (parsing every phrase and mulling every opinion), so hearing me read the thing on Nevada Public Radio may be a bit redundant.

Nevertheless, all semi-literate, word-challenged folks, may click here to hear this week’s Food For Thought, heard weekly on News 88.9 FM KNPR, www.knpr.org.

Restaurant Charlie/Bar Charlie, The Palazzo Hotel and Casino, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702.607.6336

Carnevino, The Palazzo Hotel and Casino, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 702.789.4141

Morel’s French Steakhouse, The Palazzo Hotel and Casino, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702.607.6333

Table 10, The Palazzo Shoppes, 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702.607.6363