![]() ![]() The Fulton Street Food Hall is a long-running staple at Harrah's, but it feels more like a buffet divided into pay-as-you-go offerings instead of a collection of different brands. Caesars Palace was ahead of the trend, giving its Forum Food Hall a relatively eclectic collection of quick-serve counters, even if the atmosphere wasn't anything unusual. The same old food court with familiar national chains just won't cut it anymore. The food hall is fast becoming a status symbol for casino resorts in Las Vegas. Even DJ Steve Aoki is in on the act with Pizzaoki. You'll find plenty of comfort food outside the speakeasy at any of the nine food-service counters at Proper Eats, from the sushi and hand rolls of Temaki Bar to the breakfast sandwiches of Egghead and the Korean fried chicken of London's Seoul Bird. I'm not against cheeseburgers or wings, but it's not really the vibe for it." "We didn't want people sitting there having a cheeseburger or wings. "It's a nice little nibble when you're in a high-end environment," says Masi. If you need something more to feed your appetite, guests can order Sasanian caviar, presented in a faux Fabergé egg with blinis, creme fraiche, chives, and egg as the accouterments. ![]() "If someone doesn't take a picture of that cocktail before they drink it, I feel like I messed up," says Hobbie.Įach table is greeted with a two-tiered dish of chocolates and strawberries. The drink-Casamigos, blueberry spirulina, orgeat, and lime-is served inside a Spanish hand-blown glass shell with salty egg-white foam to simulate an ocean wave on your lips. The Heart of the Ocean represents a day at the beach with a presentation that includes San Diego seashells, sand, a slab of boardwalk, and coconut oil mixed with dry ice to smell like suntan lotion. Light of the World is an illuminated gin cocktail, arriving at the table inside a smoking lantern. The Show Stoppers are based on elaborate, experiential presentations with dry ice, lights, and even supplemental scents, all part of the package. However, the cocktails by mixologist Eric Hobbie are the real star of the show, illustrated in detail on individual pages in a menu divided into three sections. The acts vary from night to night but tend to have throwback charm, with jazz and soul performers taking the spotlight. The stage is just large enough for a four-piece band, allowing performances to feel more like an intimate private party than a concert. Opposing floral designs on the floor and ceiling mirror each other like a reflection with subtle dark green tones and velvet accents. The lights are kept low with an illuminated back bar keeping the focus on a carefully curated spirits selection. The lounge is a sophisticated space designed by Alessandro Munge of Toronto's Studio Munge. Easy's Cocktail Lounge | Photo by Rob Kachelriess (And, in case you're wondering, any pastries in view after 6 pm are for display purposes only, with a fresh batch ready for customers again the following morning.) Reservations are a good idea-Easy's seats just 42 people with a total capacity of 75. Just look for the velvet rope in front of the donut shop. There's no special trick or password to get into Easy's. It's about quality cocktails and entertainment with great bands. "What we created with Easy's was an intimate, cool cocktail lounge," says Andy Masi, founder and CEO of Clique Hospitality, the operation behind Proper Eats. ![]() Easy's aims to be an alternative for those who appreciate Las Vegas nightlife but enjoy it even more without the crowds and chaos of Sin City's nightclub scene. ![]() As the name suggests, the stylish cabaret lounge is the latest speakeasy in Las Vegas, hidden behind Easy Donuts & Coffee at the Proper Eats Food Hall, which just opened in December. Easy's is now mixing craft cocktails with eye-catching presentations and live music at the Aria Resort & Casino. ![]()
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