33. JALEO
The best way to enjoy the wacky Spanish vibe of Jaleo is to dive in and hold on.
Like a traditional tapas restaurant, the joy comes from the blizzard of small plates that will appear at your table, each one seemingly more wonderful than the last. Like the nontraditional food of José Andrés, you will be occasionally dazzled, occasionally disappointed, but never bored by what shows up at your table.
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SPECIAL to Eating Las Vegas by Greg Thilmont:
All-you-can-eat sushi places generally come across as disappointing, dicey propositions to me. Most are expensive for the quality of nigiri they serve, and most lay out maki and more pre-made on buffet-style platters.
Nonetheless, I recently heard a few brief positive tidbits about Oyshi Sushi, so I followed curiosity to the Sahara Avenue location for a Sunday dinner exploration.
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32. DUE FORNI
Ingredients matter.
This mantra is in full force at Due Forni and it’s hard to argue with the results. Whether it’s taggiasca olives, San Daniele prosciutto; or true bufala mozzarella, the purity and inherent perfection they possess—much like one-third of the “EATING LAS VEGAS” book — overwhelms the inferior competition to which they are often compared.
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