miX

Uber-food writer, and recent double James Beard Award winner Alan Richman, came to Vegas a few years ago, and wasn’t all that keen on his meal at miX. Yours truly considers Uncle Alan a friend, a mentor (we’ve been corresponding about food and Las Vegas since 1992), and a total mensch. (Despite his cranky reputation, he’s one of the sweetest guys on the planet — but don’t tell him ELV said so.)

As much as we bow to the sensei whenever possible, we think he got it wrong when it comes to this sky high Mandalay Bay restaurant, hovering (but not revolving –whew!) 64 floors above the Las Vegas Strip.

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Countdown to Bon Appetit Presents Vegas Uncork’d on KLAS TV (CBS) Channel 8’s Dishing and Dining

FOOD FESTIVAL FRENZY

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was a time of celebration and a time of despair. A time when great culinary events abounded, and a time when dining out finally got reasonable and locals friendly on the Las Vegas Strip.

The sad thing is all of these are occurring in the face of impending doom. But doom or bust, there’s no doubt that this is our golden age of food festivals.

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