Alex Stratta
Diner's Notebook
Two major closures, pizza ’n’ burgers, and comfort Malaysian
December 1st, 2011
Two high-profile casino restaurant closures also took place during the past few weeks. The 400-seat Dos Caminos at the Palazzo, a Mexican concept that never seemed to take flight, has finally closed following a “bitter battle” with its landlord, Sheldon Adelson. At Mandalay Bay, the upscale, Tony Chi-designed Shanghai Lilly, which had great Peking duck, is shuttered now. Read more »
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Au Revoir, Alex
French dining establishment goes dark
January 13th, 2011
Wynn Las Vegas shocked the world recently with news that their signature gourmet restaurant, Alex, will be closing Jan. 15. What made Alex significant is not just the two-Michelin-star designation, or the Grand Award for its wine list from Wine Spectator. For aficionados of fine dining, the landmark service, décor and artistry of chef Alex Stratta set the bar almost impossibly high in this city of fine dining establishments. Read more »
Diner's Notebook
High-end vegan, a happy cocktail and Lolita’s surprise
August 12th, 2010
Alex Stratta, the double threat at Wynn who runs the Alex and Stratta restaurants, has lost 80 pounds and looks incredible. What he hasn’t lost is his world-class technique, which he recently showed off in a dinner at Alex celebrating his Grand Award from Wine Spectator for the restaurant’s wine list. Stratta prepared waves of bite-size appetizers such as Peruvian-style ceviche subtly flavored with cumin, then dazzled our table with spiced duck breast with Black Mission figs and American Wagyu short ribs. Read more »
