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photography by sabin orr (sake rok) LAVO Find unpretentious Italian standards at Lavo, famous for its bottomless brunch and dishes like lobster eggs Benedict. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-791-1800; venetian.com LE CIRQUE The quintessential French restaurant stuns just as much today as it did when it first opened inside Bellagio more than 15 years ago. Bellagio, 702-693-8100; bellagio.com NOBU Designed by David Rockwell, this celebrity favorite from Nobu Matsuhisa more than earns its rep as the ultimate purveyor of teppanyaki and sushi. Caesars Palace, 702- 785-6628; caesars.com OTHER MAMA Oysters, ceviche, and craft cocktails are the order of the day at this intimate eatery off Spring Mountain Road west of the Strip. 3655 S. Durango Dr., Ste. 6, 702-463-8382; othermamalv.com PIZZA ROCK Pizza-making champion Tony Gemignani tempts Mandalay Bay, 702-632- 9300; mandalaybay.com SALUTE TRATTORIA ITALIANA The offerings at Red Rock's newest eatery run from pastas prepared tableside to Nutella-stuffed bomboloni. Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, 702-797-7311; redrock.sclv.com SPAGO Gourmet dishes like smoked- salmon pizza make Wolfgang Puck's original Vegas outpost one of the Strip's best options for a power lunch. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-369- 6300; caesars.com SW STEAKHOUSE Overlooking Wynn's Lake of Dreams, SW Steakhouse is one of a handful of restaurants in the country to serve certified-authentic Kobe beef. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770- 3325; wynnlasvegas.com THERAPY This ramped-up Downtown neighborhood bar serves gourmet comfort foods in an open-concept space. 518 E. Fremont St., 702-912-1622; therapylv.com diners with more than 10 types of crust alone at this Downtown institution. 201 N. Third St., 702-385-0838; pizzarocklasvegas.com RAKU Be sure to make a reservation for this low-key Japanese izakaya, an off-Strip favorite of local chefs and visiting foodies alike. 5030 W. Spring Mountain Road, 702-367-3511; raku-grill.com RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY This Michelin-starred Vegas temple is a true icon, offering multiple tasting menus and a cognac lounge for after- dinner drinks. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7286; caesars.com RIVEA Not-to-miss items at Rivea include tangy Provencal caponata, and a lobster and purple artichoke salad whose vibrancy only rivals the view to the west. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com RM SEAFOOD Sustainably sourced seafood and steaks, sushi, and a coast-to-coast raw bar by chef Rick Moonen. sake rok As if you needed another reason to drop by MGM's new Park, the vibrant, multilevel restaurant Sake Rok combines creative twists on traditional Japanese dishes with theatri- cal performances from servers who double as entertainers. A joint effort from CEO Albert Mack and chef Bobby Silva, the eatery specializes in indulgent dining experiences by day, tempting guests with treats like crispy garlic-garnished tuna tataki ( shown), pan-seared scallops, and Wagyu beef rolls. By night, meanwhile, the space transforms into a low-lit lounge where anything goes, including immersive activi- ties like dance parties, restaurant-wide sake bombs, and lip-sync battles. The restaurant's 1,300-square-foot Sakura Terrace offers custom menus and balcony-level views for larger parties. The Park, 702-706-3022; sakerokvegas.com vEGASMAGAzinE.COM 57 FIRE AND SPICE Known for its extensive selection of award-winning pizzas, creative tapas- style dishes, pastas, and salads, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill is a family- friendly favorite with 4 locations throughout Las Vegas, including Sammy's Restaurant & Bar in Henderson. With freshness at top of mind, the restaurants' menus showcase oak-roasted dishes that incorporate sustainable and locally sourced, organic ingredients whenever possible. Beginning this May, diners will be able to choose from an assortment of 12 new Latin-influenced dishes, including barbacoa beef tacos, shredded beef empanadas, and Peruvian- style shrimp ceviche, as well as Thai shrimp curry, lamb chops, and balsamic-glazed Brussels sprouts. sammyspizza.com