When we started this journal nearly three years ago, Sage was one of the first meals recorded herein. We have not returned to Sin City in the intervening period, but a recent trip finally allowed us the opportunity to revisit the restaurant.
NB: It seems appropriate that this post should mark the beginning of a new abbreviated post format. As we maintain this journal primarily as a visual archive to jog our memories, I find extensive verbal descriptions superfluous for our needs, and likely pointless to an external reader who has not tasted a dish - words will only get you so far in the sensory spectrum. I will attempt to "trim the fat", so to speak, and focus on pictures and ingredients going forward. Text will only be used where necessary, generally to elaborate on components or techniques.
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| Pork and veal pâté, pickled cucumbers and grapes |
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| Chilled sweet corn soup Dungeness crab, marinated cucumber, sweet corn purée |
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| Wagyu tartare Crushed caper aioli, slow-poached egg yolk, pickled mustard seeds, crispy chocolate |
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| Slow-poached egg Smoked potato, shaved black truffles, toasted country bread |
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| Roasted sweetbreads Glazed bacon, white polenta, trumpet mushrooms |
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| Grilled Robada apricots Toasted pecan purée, shaved pork belly, watercress, crispy guanciale |
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| Sweet corn semifreddo Sweet polenta, Duvel pearls, freeze-dried corn, churro-spiced chicharrón |
It's remarkable how little some menus change over time - it has clearly served them well, as the restaurant was bustling when we visited. Those sweetbreads continue to be a benchmark. Maybe we'll be back in three more years, then?
Sage
Aria Resort & Casino
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89158
Phone: (877) 230-2742