A memory that would live with you
by Pearl Lin Ulrich
My husband and I went to the Prime Steakhouse in Las Vegas for his 34th birthday. He had been there once for a friend’s bachelor party and claimed that he had the best meal ever! So when we got the chance to sneak away without kids on a long weekend, he made the reservation, and I was more than ready to be the judge!
Both dressed up, we strolled around the over-the-top Bellagio, one of the finest hotel/casinos on the strip. After stepping down the stairs, we were greeted by a couple of friendly receptionists. When I first stepped inside the restaurant, I was impressed by the elegant décor. The plush , French Blue velvet drapes and marble floor were sophisticated yet romantic; burgundy and beige color furniture contrasted like red wine and cream sauce. We were very lucky to be seated by the window which had a fountain view. I was very excited about the front-row-seat, because I always loved the fountain show and thought it would be neat to see the show close range.
After we were seated, the waiter brought out napkins which matched the color of what we were wearing that evening. He politely and briefly went thought the specials of the day, and left us with the everything-looks-so-good menus and decisions to make. The Chilled Shellfish Platter appetizer which some people had on their tables looked good, it was presented like an ice sculpture, quite a show piece. The price for that was marked “Market Price”. It is important to inquire what the market price is before you commit to it. We decided to enjoy the ice sculpture the way you should by just looking at it after we found out it would cost $140 for the beautiful appetizer!
Skipped the appetizer, we were not going to skimp on alcohol. My husband ordered a double Makers Mark on the rocks (double shots of bourbon on ice), and I ordered my favorite cocktail drink—Lemon Drop, which was a mix of Vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice and sugar. When the waiter came back with our drinks, we ordered the following:
Soup— Lobster Bisque
Salad--- Field Greens
Entrée-- Porterhouse for my husband and Filet Mignon for me
Sides—Creamed Spinach, Ginger Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Root Vegetables
The soup was creamy with the aroma from the sherry wine while the lobster bits were tender and succulent. The salad was a wonderful combination of fresh greens, crunchy apples and toasted walnuts with Blue Cheese; the slightly tangy dressing adds a refreshing twist. And the Entrée was just phenomenal—the Filet Mignon was so tender that it literally melted in your mouth and the porterhouse was very flavorful and meaty; the smooth texture of the meat with the company of the to-die-for sauce was a total indulgence to the pallet! Sides didn’t look fancy, but they tasted so good on their own and definitely compliment the entrée up another notch.
As we enjoyed our dinner and conversation, the fountain show outside the window started. The water danced gracefully and amazingly as it was instructed by the most talented choreographer on earth. If the window was a frame, I was looking at the most magnificent picture brushed with city lights, sparkling water, and all the imaginations beyond the darkness.
Our celebration ended with a complimentary dessert from the restaurant. It was a piece of cheesecake with chocolate sauce drizzled “Happy Birthday” on the plate. The dessert was wonderful like everything else and put a perfect period to our dinner.
Some of our friends thought we were crazy to splurge on fine dinning, but to us, it was not just about food that you ate, it was a feast to your senses; it was a memory that would live with you. And, to us, that’s life.
My husband and I went to the Prime Steakhouse in Las Vegas for his 34th birthday. He had been there once for a friend’s bachelor party and claimed that he had the best meal ever! So when we got the chance to sneak away without kids on a long weekend, he made the reservation, and I was more than ready to be the judge!
Both dressed up, we strolled around the over-the-top Bellagio, one of the finest hotel/casinos on the strip. After stepping down the stairs, we were greeted by a couple of friendly receptionists. When I first stepped inside the restaurant, I was impressed by the elegant décor. The plush , French Blue velvet drapes and marble floor were sophisticated yet romantic; burgundy and beige color furniture contrasted like red wine and cream sauce. We were very lucky to be seated by the window which had a fountain view. I was very excited about the front-row-seat, because I always loved the fountain show and thought it would be neat to see the show close range.
After we were seated, the waiter brought out napkins which matched the color of what we were wearing that evening. He politely and briefly went thought the specials of the day, and left us with the everything-looks-so-good menus and decisions to make. The Chilled Shellfish Platter appetizer which some people had on their tables looked good, it was presented like an ice sculpture, quite a show piece. The price for that was marked “Market Price”. It is important to inquire what the market price is before you commit to it. We decided to enjoy the ice sculpture the way you should by just looking at it after we found out it would cost $140 for the beautiful appetizer!
Skipped the appetizer, we were not going to skimp on alcohol. My husband ordered a double Makers Mark on the rocks (double shots of bourbon on ice), and I ordered my favorite cocktail drink—Lemon Drop, which was a mix of Vodka, Triple Sec, lemon juice and sugar. When the waiter came back with our drinks, we ordered the following:
Soup— Lobster Bisque
Salad--- Field Greens
Entrée-- Porterhouse for my husband and Filet Mignon for me
Sides—Creamed Spinach, Ginger Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Root Vegetables
The soup was creamy with the aroma from the sherry wine while the lobster bits were tender and succulent. The salad was a wonderful combination of fresh greens, crunchy apples and toasted walnuts with Blue Cheese; the slightly tangy dressing adds a refreshing twist. And the Entrée was just phenomenal—the Filet Mignon was so tender that it literally melted in your mouth and the porterhouse was very flavorful and meaty; the smooth texture of the meat with the company of the to-die-for sauce was a total indulgence to the pallet! Sides didn’t look fancy, but they tasted so good on their own and definitely compliment the entrée up another notch.
As we enjoyed our dinner and conversation, the fountain show outside the window started. The water danced gracefully and amazingly as it was instructed by the most talented choreographer on earth. If the window was a frame, I was looking at the most magnificent picture brushed with city lights, sparkling water, and all the imaginations beyond the darkness.
Our celebration ended with a complimentary dessert from the restaurant. It was a piece of cheesecake with chocolate sauce drizzled “Happy Birthday” on the plate. The dessert was wonderful like everything else and put a perfect period to our dinner.
Some of our friends thought we were crazy to splurge on fine dinning, but to us, it was not just about food that you ate, it was a feast to your senses; it was a memory that would live with you. And, to us, that’s life.
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