Tao-licious
Hey everyone! Happy Saturday! Thank you for the sweet comments on getting to see the pilot again– I missed his face 😀 I was so excited that I forgot my camera last night as we were heading out to dinner 🙁
*Note: All of the photos were taken via Crackberry, unless they say “Source” next to them. I figured crackberry shots were better than nothin’ 😉
The four of us had an RIDICULOUS meal at Tao, which I’d never dined at, but have partied the night away at the club before 😀
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While we waited for our table, Ashley and I started a bottle of Riesling (we took the rest to our table), the guys had burrrr (aka “beer”)
And I had about a thousand wasabi peas 🙂
I LOVE the decor for Tao. Beautiful buddha statues everywhere! In my dream world, my yoga room would look like Tao 🙂
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Everything on the menu looked glorious, especially since I was hungry enough to eat my shoe at that moment.
To start, we split a bunch of appetizers. My contribution was tempura sweet potato. Basically a sweet potato hash brown with a lovely soy sauce.
I also had a delicious lobster wonton and a bite of chili-lime shrimp.
For my entree, I rolled with the Soy-Ginger Salmon with spinach and udon noodles, subbing brown rice for the noodles.
It still came out with noodles (which the pilot happily devoured) and the server also brought me a side of brown rice.
Salmon is pretty much my go-to restaurant meal and this was the best salmon I’ve had in a lonnnggggg time. I love when it has a “crunch” to it, but that usually means the middle is overcooked. This buttah of the sea was seasoned beautifully and had an awesome sear, but was still perfectly rare on the inside.
Glorious.
I snapped this pic on the walk back to the hotel 😉
We came back and crashed out after dinner, since we had giant food babies the pilot had two flights yesterday and was exhausted. He’s slumbering peacefully while I blog and I haven’t gotten a text from Ashley yet. Since I’m wide awake, I’m thinking about going downstairs and reading on the elliptical for a while and grabbing some tea 😀
The plan for the day: The boys rented a cabana by the pool for the day and I *think* we’re going to Bobby Flay’s restaurant tonight. (I WILL bring my camera this time!) It’s going to be a good one 😀
I’ll see ya tonight!
Have a wonderful Saturday <3
Gina
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At least the weather is supposed to hold up for you today!!! I was out and about last night thinking I wonder if I am going to run into Miss Fitnessista!! lol Have fun ahnging out at the Copa Cabanan!!!
AND apparently I can’t spell this morning!!! lol
what a gorgeous atmosphere.. id love to party in that club!
Wow that salmon looks INCREDIBLE!! I love salmon too with the “crunch” but hopefully they’ve turned the heat up high so they just get the sear on the outside and its still not cooked through in the middle… yum.
Way to get an early start on your vacation!
That salmond looks amazing!!! And the noodles– yum!
Hope you have a good day at the pool. Mesa has some tasty eats, and the ritas are divine:)
I’ve eaten at Tao before…I agree…Delicious!! How is weather there? I’ll be there next weekend….is it nice enough for the pool?
YES! the weather is beautiful- it’s supposed to be 81 today 🙂
Your udon looked delicious! I would have happily devoured it for you.
That meal looks superb! I would love to have a giant buddha statue in a yoga room too 🙂
A cabana by the pool? Yes please!
sounds like you had a great night out! that looks like such a sweet restaurant, i think my boyfriend would LOVE it.
I love the cabanas. I am living vicariously though you right now. 🙂
Yah! Looks like like you guys are having a ton of fun! Enjoy your vacay with the boys. Take care!
Ohh I’m so glad you’re having a great time! Keep the pictures coming, I’m gonna talk The Mechanic (lol) into taking me for an early birthday in September. I’m sure you dont want to advertise where you’re staying while you’re there, but I’d love to know once you get home.
Yay, I’m so happy you got to see the pilot! Tao looks amazing; I love the architecture.
I can’t wait to hear about Bobby Flay’s restaurant tomorrow; I love him!
so fun! The sweet potato app looks jammin. Enjoy your time there
So glad you and The Pilot are having a wonderful weekend. I know you missed him!
So jealous of the cabanas! Tao looks amazing – love wasabi peas, delish!
Ahhh I had the EXACT same meal at Tao and I’m still raving about it. It was AMAZING! So jealous your in Sin City right now, that place is like Disney Land for adults. I had the best time there eating at all the beautiful restaurants, shopping, lounging. So fun!!
PS the Rio has the BEST little sushi place where they make it right in front of you, SO good!! AND get an Earl Sandwich at Planet Hollywood haha Mexican restaurant in NY is awesome too. Told you I ate alot while I was there. Have fun!!
I love Wasabi! I used it today to make some salad dressing. I also confessed via my blog to my friends and family today that I am going vegan. I don’t think it will be received well, so send me happy thoughts!
oh my god bobby flay’s restaurant!
i’d give my firstborn to eat there… i have food lust 🙂
-r
Sounds like a great time! I am so excited to read and see your Bobby Flay experience, too. I have his Mesa Grill book and the salads in there are amazing.
Yay for seeing the hubby! I didn’t realize he was away and three weeks is definitely too long. I have never been to Vegas but I’d sure like to see it at least once.
I think we all wish we were in Vegas laying by the pool! I love wasabi peas.
bobby flay’s restaurant is sooo much fun- try the tiger shrimp tamale 🙂 soooo good.
OoOooO. You better take lots of pictures if you go to Bobby’s restaurant tonight! I love that man! I’d love to see what his place is serving up.
Are you ever gonna come to Jacksonville again?! =P
hopefully soon! we can never stay away from one ocean for too long 😉
i would melt if you go to bobby flay’s restaurant 🙂 i could totally go for a great piece of salmon right about now!
What a beautiful place!!
xo
K
Tao looks so cool! I hope you go to Bobby Flay’s! I bet it would be awesome.
My husband and I totally splurged at Tao last time we were in Vegas. So delicious!
I felt the need to let u know that I love this blog. I found it a few months ago and it has given me the modivation to improve my eating and lifestyle. In the process of finding your blog I found lots of others – I think your presentation/photos of foods (especially the breakfast cookie) is so well done 🙂 Thanks for being an inspiration!
wow, thank you so much for reading!! <3
xoxo
Oh my goodness, Tao is beautiful. I am adding it to my list of things to do/see when we go to Vegas ar some point in the future. And I love, love Reisling! Good choice!
Have so much fun today in the cabana and I expect a FULL report from Bobby’s restaurant!
Wow, whenever I finally make it to Vegas I will make sure to go to Tao and get that salmon!!! That looks absolutely amazing!