Bam!

July 16, 2008


Can anyone guess where we ate dinner tonight? If you are food network fan...I bet you figured it out!

We had a spectacular dinner at Em@erils New Orleans Fish House in Las Vegas. They have an incredible menu with lots of great choices, but we decided on the Chef's Tasting Menu.....6 courses paired with the perfect wine for each course........I got through the second course and was already full, but I made sure to at least taste each course.........the food was phenomenal!
If you are true food and wine freak like we are, you might be interested in this menu......if not, skip to the bottom!

Course 1: Blue Crabmeat, mixed baby greens and Red onions, tossed in a creamy bacon dressing with vine ripe tomato and creole spiked croutons. Wine: Perrier-Jouet Brut N/V

Course 2: Seared Maine Sea Scallop on Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Wild Mushrooms & Fettuccini Pasta with Lobster Cream and Parmesan Cheese. Wine: Dog Point Cineryard Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Course 3: Pan Roasted Atantic Salmon on Grape tomato, blue crabmeat and apple smoked bacon risotto with carmelized onion reduction. Wine: Keenan Chardonnay 2006

Course 4: Pecan Crusted Texas Redfish with grilled vegetables, stome ground grits and creole meuniere butter sauce. Wine: Vision Cellars Pinot Noir 2005

Course 5: Grilled prime fillet of beef on yukon gold poatoes, Maine Lobster and spinach with Foie Gras Gravy. Wine: Provenance Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Course 6: Chocolate fudge brownie with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Wine: Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage Port 2001

Good god....I have never seen so much food in my life.....keep in mind they were smaller sized portions, but still it was a lot of food.....like I said, I at least tasted each course. I think it is safe to say, I won't be eating too much tomorrow!

We had a great day....we woke up and had breakfast in our room, went down to the pool for a couple hours, Pat and I each had a massage, and then went to dinner. Pat is hitting the black jack tables as I type this.....I am hitting the sack.
Tune in for more fun and adventures tomorrow!

I have a ton of pictures, but this wireless is not cooperating....I might have to wait until I get home to post the rest!

13 comments:

Shelly and Family said...

WOW..it looks so beautiful there...Now I KNOW you guys are having am amazing time!

Jodee said...

We love everything about Emeril! In fact, Cory taught Carson to say "BAM" when he is cooking with him!

It looks like you are having a fabulous time! The hotel looks beautiful too!

Kate said...

Now that sounds like high livin' to me!!! Fun!! We ate at Wolfgang Puck in Atlantic City...so good...but I think I would like a little Emeril even more!!! Apperently I am a sucker for celebrity chefs...although as ong as I am not cooking...it's all good!! :-)

The lobby is gorgeous...the flowers...killer!!!

I'm sensing I don't need to lecture about leaving guilt behind and enjoying Las Vegas to the hilt...you're doing fine, friend!!

Kate

Lisa said...

Oh, I am enjoying your Las Vegas posts so much! Looks like you guys are having a wonderful time. Your meal sounded DELICIOUS!!!! Now I want to book a trip to Las Vegas....!!!! I'm so glad you guys are enjoying youselves! ; )

Briana's Mom said...

You just had to describe that meal bit by bit, didn't you? LOL! Good gawd my mouth is watering!

Jboo said...

Oh yum!! I would definitely have eaten all of course no 6!! Have fun!

Janet

Kayce said...

Yummmmmy! We've watched Emeril since my son was about 3. That menu is to die for!

4D said...

Num, num...my mouth is watering over that menu!

Enjoy!

Keep smilin!

Anonymous said...

Your photos are wonderful!!! I think I need to check out Emerald's during our October visit!!! Sounds wonderful!!!

Thank you for these post~ I have SO ENJOYED THEM!!!!

a Tonggu Momma said...

Wow. Thanks so much for sharing the menu in such detail. That was really nice of you. (Voice dripping with sarcasm.)

Seriously -- it sounds like a great time and I'm so glad y'all are enjoying yourselves. Have fun, rest and savor the freedom! :)

Deb said...

Sounds delish!
Great pics.
Lovin' all the flowers!

Chasing Dreams Photography said...

Glad your having a good time. I love Emeril and have eaten at his restaurant in Vegas...

jenbusymom said...

That's too funny, I have a picture of us in the exact same bar spot at the Wynn! Loving the pics, glad you having fun, isn't the break great!