NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Restaurants that further cement Las Vegas’ status as a foodie mecca

By Heather Turk

The dining scene in Las Vegas continues to impress even the most jaded foodies thanks to several remarkable restaurants that have recently opened.

A reimagination of the traditional steakhouse, Carversteak inside Resorts World Las Vegas cooks up a dinner experience that’s both sophisticated and playful. Not only does the stylish restaurant offer guests a wide range of succulent steaks to choose from — including Japanese, Australian and domestic Wagyu — but it also lets diners pick the knife they want to cut their steak with from a wooden box showcasing five custom steak knives. A variety of impeccable seafood and vegan selections are available, too, and diners can end their evening with a trio of fresh-baked cookies with giant chocolate googly eyes on them. carversteak.com

At The Noodle Den inside SAHARA Las Vegas, guests can savor an extensive selection of Northern Chinese dishes for dinner from acclaimed chef Guoming “Sam” Xin. Every item on the menu explodes with flavor, from the handmade Pork & Chive Pan Fried Dumplings to the delicate Spicy Minced Chicken Fried Rice. Xin is renowned for his hand-pulled noodles, though, so don’t leave without trying one of “The Noodle Man’s” hand-pulled noodle soups; the Taiwan Beef Brisket is especially tasty. saharalasvegas. com/restaurants-bars/noodle-den

Former Fashion Show mall favorite Sugar Factory American Brasserie has moved into a sweet space at Harmon Corner. Known for its smoking goblet

The Noodle Den’s main dining room

The 28-day dry-aged Bone In Ribeye at Carversteak

cocktails — many designed by celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Kendall Jenner — the eatery’s stunning new location boasts numerous photo opportunities, including a candy button-inspired rock climbing wall, several neon signs, floral walls and a striking balcony overlooking the Strip. Its fare remains just as Instagram-worthy as the drinks and décor, particularly the Rainbow Sliders that come with a keepsake rubber ducky. Portions are generous, especially the scrumptious Chicken and Waffles, so come hungry! sugarfactory.com