Central
Diner’s Notebook
Fleur finds the sweet spot, Central is grillin’, and Milos makes a mean lamb
July 19th, 2012
Before I get into three interesting dinners I ate recently, just a few notices. First, if you haven’t already heard, Café Heidelberg, a German restaurant and market at 610 E. Sahara Avenue, shuttered earlier this month after a 40-year run. The owner lost her lease. Cafe Heidelberg wasn’t a gourmet restaurant, but it had a large local following. It’s a pity that we don’t always give our colorful ethnic restaurants enough support. Read more »
Cooking With
Michel Richard
Lighten up for summer with the free-spirited French chef’s versatile mushroom stock
June 14th, 2012
Despite the late Julia Child’s best efforts, French cuisine is something that continues to confound the casual cook. It’s hard to say why the cooking style is so shrouded in mystery. Read more »
Mother’s Love (Food)
Seven dining ideas to honor the most important woman—ever
April 26th, 2012
Mamma mia, there are a lot of options for May 13! Here are just seven suggestions of where to make a reservation (very important) and treat the woman who got you through life’s bumps and bruises. Read more »
2011 New Year’s Eve Party Guide
Fireworks
December 22nd, 2011
Hanging out on the Strip? Just look up and catch the light show in the sky with fireworks shooting off at MGM Grand, the Tropicana, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, the Venetian and the Stratosphere. Read more »
Dining
Front and Central
All eyes are on Caesars Palace as Michel Richard opens his new all-hours bistro. Our critic dives in.
September 29th, 2011
It’s no mean feat to reproduce a successful restaurant in a different town. But Washington, D.C. chef Michel Richard is making the attempt at Central, his new 24/7 bistro in Caesars Palace. Central took Washington, D.C., by storm with Richard’s combination of classic French dishes such as moules frites, American comfort foods including fried chicken, a superb, caper-y filet mignon tartare, and a large array of his trademark desserts, all available here. Read more »
Breakfast at Central Caesars Palace
September 20th, 2011
Las Vegas has never been a great breakfast town. People party hard. People sleep late. So far, quality breakfast options have been limited here. Read more »
Dining Profile
Michel Richard
Meet the big personality behind fall’s biggest restaurant opening
September 1st, 2011
This month, Michel Richard will introduce himself to the one town that can match his boundless energy. Central (pronounced sen-TRAL), a 24-hour, 300-seat outpost of his modern brasserie in Washington, D.C., will open in Caesars Palace, replacing the former Augustus Café. Regarded as one of the godfathers of California cuisine, Richard is long overdue for a Vegas debut. Read more »
Diner's Notebook
Central coming in, Puck and Tila out, and one tasty week on the way
August 18th, 2011
Much of the action these days is taking place at Caesars Palace, because the casino-resort is doing a major food service overhaul. Nobu Matsuhisa is building a restaurant and lounge to open—along with Caesars’ Nobu Hotel tower—next summer, and Central, from Washington, D.C.’s superstar French chef Michel Richard, will be opening within the next month. Read more »
