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

Eating Las Vegas takes a (brief) sabbatical; the food world mourns.

Yes, I know what you’re thinking: three whole months is an awfully long time to keep up a blog; poor John must just be exhausted; and how am I to get through the week without his witty, insightful and erudite commentaries on the Las Vegas restaurant scene? Well I really don’t know what to say other than seek professional help, take up a non-food related hobby, and holster those credit and debit cards until I get back.

The good news is that, while I’m away, I’ll be bestowing the munificence of mind and spirit that you have come to take for granted on the rest of the world, as I assume my rightful throne (for one episode at least), on the judges stand of Iron Chef America-beginning its seventh season this fall (air dates TBA).

As popular as ICA is, I must confess I remain true to the Japanese original-a show that reveled in badly- dubbed wackiness and its breathless emulsification of haute cusine into high camp.

For a blast from the past, click here to listen to my original “review” of the original Japanese Iron Chef for Nevada Public Radio.* Number Two Son of Food Man (Hugh Alexander Curtas D.O.B. 10-15-84) and the culturally babe-i-licious Ginger Bruner (D.O.B. unknown) supplied the other voices.

*Important historical footnote: Our spoof of the show aired on January 4, 2001, nine days before Saturday Night Live ran a similar (and far inferior) skit….although the mini shark’s head pizzas whipped up by Charlie Sheen looked mighty tasty.