Food courts are ubiquitous in Las Vegas , but the one at the Monte
Carlo is worth mentioning. It has some big name national chains
in a clean, pretty setting. Night-owls will be glad to hear it's
open daily until 3am, but individual store hours vary. Stores
in the food court include McDonald's, Sbarro, Haagen-Dazs,
Nathan's Hot Dogs and Golden Bagel
Dragon Noodle Co.
This interesting restaurant
is designed according to the tenets of Feng Shui,
the Chinese art of building interiors to derive the most positive
energy and prosperity. The result is minimalist beauty, (we're
pretty sure the luck stays in the restaurant because the Monte
Carlo cleaned us out). The walls of the dining room are adorned
with pretty Asian utensils and tea pots and classical piano music
plays in the background, creating a nice spot to have lunch or
dinner.
The dishes are unlike
most Chinese food you've had before because they blend various
culinary styles of the orient with contemporary styles in a food
classification called Asian Fusion. For appetizers, try the pan-seared
potstickers; they're very tasty and you can create your own dipping
sauce by combining Hoisin sauce, chili oil and rice vinegar. The
Dragon Noodle Co. is known for its large selection of both hot
and iced tea, served in beautiful pots.
Monte Carlo Pub &
Brewery
This restaurant clears
away tables to become a fun dance club and microbrewery at night.
Catering to local business people, the club has drink specials,
a fully stocked humidor, big screen televisions and a dueling
piano show. The micro-brewed beers are good and you can
order pizza and assorted bar foods until late. The Pub is
open until 1am Sunday to Thursday, 3am on Friday and Saturday.
Blackstone's Steak
House
This great steak house
has a classic selection of seafood and chops including aged,
prime Midwestern beef. The dishes are prepared to perfection in
an open-hearth charcoal broiler. The luxurious dining room
is decorated with a wall of stained glass windows, mahogany paneling
and candlelit booths. Dinner only.
