December 28, 2006
 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Major Awards 2006 part 3

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John Curtas finishes up his Major Awards for 2006 by naming his best of the biggies.

Hidden Treasure Restaurant Of The Year - Settebello (the best pizza in town)

John Curtas reviews Settebello

www.settebello.net/

Sommelier Of The Year - Master Sommelier Paolo Barbieri at ALEX in the Wynn

www.wynnlasvegas.com/index.jsp

Pastry Chef Of The Year - Kamel Guechida, Robuchon restaurants in the MGM

John Curtas reviews Joel Robuchon

Celebrity Chef Of The Year - Guy Savoy

John Curtas reviews Restaurant Guy Savoy


Saffron-tinged Lobster with winter vegetables. The holes are hiding hot seafood 'broth'( in a bowl within the plate), that is another take on the same ingredients.


Crabcakes and caviar and root vegetables with lemon foam.

Chef Of The Year - Julian Serrano, Picasso

John Curtas reviews Picasso


Julian Serrano (Las Vegas Review Journal)


Picasso

Restaurant Of The Year - L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in the MGM

John Curtas reviews L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon

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