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2012 - Issue 8 - December 2012/January 2013

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PHOTOGRAPH BY TK; ILLUSTRATION BY TK PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CENTRAL MICHEL RICHARD (RICHARD, CHICKEN) GUIDE devour midnight munchies SATISFY AFTER-DARK APPETITES AT THESE LATE-NIGHT DINING HOT SPOTS. BY DIANE DESANTIS 24/7 Café P ost Moon-clubbing never tasted so good. The Palms' 24/7 Café puts hungry stomachs at ease with its global cuisine and nighttime specials from 10 PM to 10 AM. Stop in for a nightcap and a deep-fried Twinkie, or sit down and stay awhile for the T-bone steak and eggs or "all day, all night, all you can eat" pancakes. Palms Casino Resort, 702-953-7682; palms.com Bootlegger Bistro N o matter the time of day, it's hard to go wrong with authentic Italian. A traditional family restaurant since 1949, the Bootlegger serves its full menu at all hours, seven days a week. This has made it a local favorite in this 24-hour town of swing and graveyard shifts, where breakfast sometimes feels like dinner. Try the house special, Frittata di Maria: three scrambled eggs with potatoes, peppers, onion, mushrooms, cheese, and homemade Italian sausage. 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-736- 4939; bootleggerlasvegas.com Café Bellagio O verlooking the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Café Bellagio's alfresco backdrop calms night hankerings with a wide range of American favorites served 24 hours a day. Foodies with an appreciation for rich taste will covet the Bellagio classic omelet with Maine lobster, asparagus, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Bellagio, 702-693-7356; bellagio.com 146 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM Central Michel Richard T he only James Beard Award– winning chef on the Strip with an appreciation for 24/7 feasting is chef Michel Richard. The jovial atmosphere is welcoming all hours of the night and beckons to those with a soft spot for Richard's American cuisine with a French twist, including his famous fried chicken, goat cheese Caesar salad, and short ribs. Caesars Palace, 702-650-5921; centrallv.com Grand Lux Café W ith a menu the size of a book, there's almost no craving that Grand Lux Café can't satisfy at either of its two locations. Fancy some spinach and cheese dip, jumbo fried shrimp, or a rustic pizza? They've got it, plus a plate of double-cheese mini burgers or an avocado-chipotle cheeseburger for those feeling more adventurous. Palazzo, 702-733-7411; palazzo.com; Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, 702-414-3888; venetian.com Holsteins R estaurateur Billy Richardson and chef Anthony Meidenbauer's burger concept at Cosmopolitan is open until 2 AM Friday, Saturday, and Monday, anchor- ing a coterie of hot restaurants (including STK and Blue Ribbon) open later than most other Strip hot spots. Savor a Bam-boozled shake (such as the Drunken Monkey with Reese's, banana, malt, and Frangelico) before indulging in A Holsteins Gold Standard burger satisfies late- night cravings. the fresh, organic menu, including pizza empanadas. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7940; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Mr. Lucky's A n extensive breakfast menu and a great view of the casino floor—it's no wonder this 24/7 café is one of the most popular post-clubbing destinations in town. Rest your high-heeled feet at this recently refurbished comfort-food spot and pamper your palate with brioche French toast, pigs in a blanket, and fried mac and cheese bites. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com Peppermill V egas's landmark 24/7 coffee shop has been pleasing late-night patrons for more than 40 years. Known for its kitsch, outlandish cocktails, large portions, and of course, its water fire pit and faux cherry blossom tree in the middle of the dining room, its popularity has landed its glowing façade alongside Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone on the silver screen. 2985 Las Vegas Blvd., 702-735- 4177; peppermilllasvegas.com Planet Dailies A mo dern-day coffee shop with a gargantuan menu, Planet Dailies is round-the-clock goodness. Stick to the basics with corned beef hash on the All Day Breakfast Menu, or order pineapple orange chicken from the Noodle Shop. Planet Hollywood, 702-732-1222; planethollywoodresort.com V Who makes up your after-hours clientele? We get a lot of nightclub hosts and big players of Caesars. What are some highlights of the late-night menu? Our fried chicken is very juicy and a big favorite, as are the lobster burgers— our gourmet burgers tend to be the most frequently ordered late-night item. What are your busiest late hours? Between midnight and 1 AM, but on weekends and Tuesdays, which is Pure's industry night, we see a rush around 3 AM. Central Michel Richard's famous fried chicken. LATE BITES Talking the 24-hour dining trend with Central's Michel Richard.

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