Border Grill
Diner's Notebook
The best tres leches, not-quite New York Chinese and meet the bonbon king
January 24th, 2013
No matter how many times I visit Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, executive chef Mike Minor always manages a surprise, or two. I always cite this place as the example of how wrong-headed it is to say that we don’t have great Mexican food in Las Vegas. Read more »
My Object of Affection
Mike Minor
Executive chef at Border Grill in Mandalay Bay, age 39.
October 18th, 2012
Best Brunch
Border Grill
October 11th, 2012
In a city famous for brunch, choosing one might seem a tad arbitrary. We adore, for example, chef Carlos Guía’s Cajun-tinged brunch at Wynn’s The Country Club, and the dim-sum fusion with Western breakfast fare at the Fountains Brunch in Bellagio’s Jasmine. Read more »
Star Staples
Las Vegas chefs dish about the secrets to procuring and preparing their favorite foods
July 26th, 2012
In the kitchens of top Strip restaurants, chefs rely on trusted distributors to ensure they have access to the finest ingredients. But where do they get the good stuff when they’re cooking at home? We asked a few to share their tips for acquiring and preparing some key items at home. Read more »
Cooking With
Mike Minor
Border Grill’s executive chef tackles a fierce fish
June 28th, 2012
Fresh fish is the ideal building block for a summertime meal, but there are only so many times you can sup on salmon. This season, chef Mike Minor of Border Grill in Mandalay Bay suggests trying an exotic alternative: Ooh, barracuda. Read more »
Dishing
Yucatan Eggs Benedict, Border Grill
May 31st, 2012
The all-you-can-eat, small-plates brunch at Border Grill is a fun way to spend a weekend morning, especially with dishes such as this original from chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Read more »
Scene Stirs
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
April 12th, 2012
After months of stalking—er, patiently waiting, I finally got to experience the rollout of Sirio’s new amaro cart last weekend. Read more »
Lighten Up!
Five healthful vegan and vegetarian dishes for a fresh start in 2012
January 12th, 2012
Bacon will never fall out of fashion (at least not in my book), but the time is nigh for vegetables to have their moment in the spotlight. Vegan and vegetarian options are becoming common fixtures on restaurant menus around town, and gone is the notion that they look and taste like bowls of bird food. Read more »
Dishing
Yucatan Pork, Border Grill
January 12th, 2012
Chef Mike Minor slow roasts a massive hunk of pork shoulder in a combination of bright red achiote paste and orange juice for four hours, wrapped in banana leaves. Read more »
2011 New Year’s Eve Party Guide
On-Strip Party Dinners
December 22nd, 2011
Dine in style at the Royal House’s chic, Old Vegas-style restaurant the Barrymore with a four-course prix-fixe dinner for $59 and the option of wine pairing for $26. 99 Convention Center Drive, 5 p.m., 407-5303. Read more »
