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photography by pierre monetta (rivea) 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 diners with more than 10 types of crust alone at this Downtown institution. 201 N. Third St., 702-385-0838; pizzarock lasvegas.com RAKU Be sure to make a reservation for this low-key Japanese izakaya, an off-Strip favorite of 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 Still relatively new to the Downtown scene, this ramped-up neighborhood bar serves gourmet comfort foods in an open-concept space. 518 E. Fremont St., 702-912-1622; therapylv.com TWIST Pierre Gagnaire's Mandarin Oriental restaurant—his only presence in the States— offers creative takes on French fare (broccoli ice cream, anyone?). Mandarin Oriental, 888-881-9367; mandarinoriental.com VERANdA Vegas's ultimate brunch hot spot also boasts an afternoon tea, an intimate lounge, and a lush pool-facing patio. Four Seasons, 702-632-5121; fourseasons.com 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 an icon in its own right, offering multiple tasting menus and a cognac lounge for after-dinner drinks. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7286; caesars.com RM SEAFOOd Sustainably sourced seafood and steaks, sushi, and a coast-to-coast raw bar by chef Rick Moonen. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-9300; mandalaybay.com SALUTE TRATTORIA ITALIANA Inspired by the cuisine of Italy, the offerings at Red Rock's newest eatery run the gamut 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 Rivea TheHotel at Mandalay Bay got a much-needed update as Delano Las Vegas in 2014, but luckily, super chef Alain Ducasse remained (as did the effervescent glass bubble chandelier). Now the transformation is complete, with sparkling, French Riviera-inspired Rivea replacing Mix on the 64th foor of the gold ingot-shaped hotel. Start in Skyfall Lounge with an aperitif, while taking in the sights of the Strip to the east or a faming sunset over Red Rock Conservation Area through the opposite wall of windows. Not-to-miss items at Rivea include crispy socca (the fried chickpea crisp street food snack of the Riviera), 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 VegASMAgAziNe.CoM 61 DRINK IT IN With foor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the spectacular Strip skyline, the glass-encased Mandarin Bar redefnes Las Vegas nightlife. Located on the 23rd foor of Mandarin Oriental, the low-lit space provides an elegant respite accented by plush jewel-toned furnishings, live weekend entertainment, and a menu of inventive tapas dishes and custom cocktails, including the bar's signature Golden Leaf martini, a tantalizing blend of Hendrick's Gin, Aperol, muddled Mandarin oranges, and fresh lime and pineapple juices. Mandarin Oriental, 702-590-8888 mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas