Wynn Magazine - Las Vegas
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fava beans, Iberico ham, and lentils, and snow-white Alaskan halibut with risotto laced with morels and English peas. If you can't get enough lobster, there is a textbook lobster risotto as well, using the tail of a Bahamian lobster, the rice laced with leeks and the finest herbs. The restaurant also pays a sort of homage to meat lovers with a number of charbroiled steaks and a mesquite-smoked prime rib listed at 14 ounces. Harissa pops up a second time in the spiced french fries, dressed with an ancho-garlic aioli. Another side dish not to miss is the Alaskan king crab mac and cheese. Not indulgent enough? Wait until you get a load of "a sweet 98 clockwise from top left: The dining room at Lakeside is splashed with vivid orange accents and features French doors that can be opened to the breeze; tuna poke; chili-rubbed Australian rock lobster. cart named desire," the house dessert wagon. On it, you'll find treats such as strawberry shortcake pops, Nutella profiteroles, amaretto cheesecake, and milk chocolate banana truffles, a dozen selections in all. There are also larger desserts, such as bread pudding with peaches and bourbon, and Black Forest cake with sweet cream ice cream, not to mention the house selection of artisanal cheeses. The wine program here is also quite thorough. Sommelier Derek Engles wants to tailor his list to what the chefs are serving. "I've got lots of offthe-beaten-path whites from Italy, Austria, and Spain," he says, "at much less than $100 a bottle." One of his favorites is a Sauvignon Blanc from Venica, an Italian producer. Also notable is Domäne Wachau '11 Grüner Veltliner from chef Lenger's native Austria— tart, crisp, and refreshing. Lakeside's artful balance of service, atmosphere, and cuisine is the perfect way to experience fine dining by the iconic Lake of Dreams. n PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARBARA KRAFT (DINING ROOM) FOOD FOR THOUGHT WYNN 094-098_W_D_FoodForThought_Fall13.indd 98 8/9/13 11:33 AM