Best Wine Restaurant in Vegas - A Heaven for Wine and Chic Food Lovers: Aureole, Mandalay Bay

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Following Mandalay Bay's new direction in an effort to attract a 'modern', young crowd, Aureole restaurant is trying to raise the bar when it comes to wine tasting and gourmet dining, set in a modern yet elegant atmosphere towered by Aureole's wine 'monument', a wine 'temple' made of sixty thousand wine bottles framed through a modern metallic structure: the result is a 4-storey tower structure filled with wine bottles.

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Beyond the 'grand entrance', its main area, the Swan Court, offers an overall more intimate atmosphere, ideal for couples seeking a touch of 'chic', elegantly overlooking a pond and a fountain; besides this area there are 3 private rooms which, combined with the Swan Court, can seat a total of 300 guests.

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Since Aureole is a wine-lover haven, wines are smartly paired with individual dishes; however, you can pick your own wine but, if you choose to do so, you may be surprised by their electronic menu, which includes suggestions and recommendations for those who are not wine connoisseurs.

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There are two main type of 'food offerings' here: the first one is a seven-course fixed-price extravaganza of 'chic' dishes, from ahi tartar over pear chutney, to seared tataki with ginger cilantro, to a multi-cheese ravioli dish with Dungeness crab, to grilled escolar fish, seared foie gras, seared filet mignon and so forth. A cheese-tasting experience follows, accompanied by a cinnamon-swirled brioche, followed by pear tarte Tatin with chocolate fondue.

The second type of 'food offering' is a little more casual. This 'casual' menu is available in the main dining room and at the bar; it includes the very popular sirloin sliders (served with crispy bacon and a guacamole chipotle sauce), nicely-dressed scallops, sole with crispy bacon, fresh and delicious oyster and other nice dishes, some more popular (or more 'accomplished') than others. For dessert, you have eleven choices, ranging from the more 'complex' to a simple fudge brownie.

Aureole has certainly something to offer for all palates and, if you are not on any budget, a visit may be a good experience, especially if you are after a romantic or chic setting. Of course, if you are a wine lover this is a must-stop for you, just for the experience. The 'wine temple' may put off some but, from our experience, is absolutely loved by wine aficionados. After all, many do come to Vegas to experience something different or, at least, differently packaged, in which case this place is for you.

Best Wine Restaurant in Vegas - A Heaven for Wine and Chic Food Lovers: Aureole, Mandalay Bay

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