Worldly Pleasures of Art and Cuisine on Sin City’s Strip Go beyond gambling in Sin City
Art enthusiasts can easily become blindsided by the sparkling streets of Las Vegas. We can all find an appreciation for the design and artistry in the architecture and signage, although art exhibits are few and far between.
In between your time spent shopping luxury boutiques, take a detour and visit the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art for new Vegas sights. The latest exhibit "A Sense of Place: from Monet to Hockney" provides refuge from the bustle of Las Vegas by transporting you to expressionist landscapes from around the globe in the form of paintings, photographs, and video installations. The gallery’s owner, Steve Wynn, has an eye for the refined and beautiful (he is the man behind The Mirage, Bellagio , Treasure Island, Wynn and Encore) and continues his streak with the glorious Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.
Among the works of art, you will find impressionist and expressionist works of Monet, Chagall, Rauschenberg and other masters until January 8, 2012. Don’t miss the centerpiece of the gallery’s entire collection "Le Reve" (The Dream) by Pablo Picasso. Also head to the “O” theater lobby in the Bellagio to view bronze human forms by renowned sculptor Richard MacDonald. It is a breathtaking exhibit sponsored by those who know the human body’s capabilities best—Cirque du Soleil.
After admiring the works of great artists, try Picasso, a perfect example of Las Vegas fine dining. Picasso’s paintings and ceramic pieces adorn the restaurant, transporting you to his revolutionary age of art. Dine “al fresco” on the patio with a new found appreciation for landscapes as you admire the famous Bellagio fountains. Meanwhile, the décor inside only enhances chef Julian Serrano’s expert European cuisine. While the menu has trended towards classic as of late, it undoubtedly allows guests to fawn over the masterpieces on the walls.
To top off your Las Vegas dining experience, there is no better place than Alize, perched on the 56th floor at the top of the Palms Hotel. As you look over the glittering lights of the Las Vegas strip, you can marvel at the genius of Michelin and Diamond award-winning chef, Andre Rochat. With the works from the Bellagio Gallery in mind, gaze out at the Vegas landscape and muse at how your favorite artist may have envisioned it. Once your food arrives, you will not be disappointed, regardless of whether you indulge in lamb adorned with apricots, white asparagus, toasted almonds and feta cheese or the brilliant pairing of chicken breast stuffed with crab and truffle. The combination of breathtaking view, reminiscent of the city's best fine art exhibit, and savory culinary innovation will be a perfect closing to your Las Vegas vacation.
It is impossible to leave the city without a new sense of global culture. From Chagall’s masterpieces to Picasso’s indulgent food and décor, Las Vegas brings you the best of the world’s most satisfying pleasures.
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