By Judy Thorburn
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Stripsteak Steakhouse Opens at Mandalay Bay
Acclaimed Chef Michael Mina’s recently debuted his first ever steakhouse, aptly called StripSteak, situated inside Mandalay Bay Hotel. For carnivorous eaters who want to experience a menu that serves up dishes with only the highest quality ingredients – corn-fed, all natural meat, line caught seafood and fresh, seasonal produce this is the way to go. StripSteak is surely a steak lovers dream come true. Offering two varieties of beef, Certified Angus Beef and American Kobe, prepared in one of two wood-burning mesquite-stoked grills or one of six circulating slow poaching chambers. Also serving wood-grilled Maine lobster, whole-fried organic chicken, Colorado lamb, Kurobuta pork, grilled Ahi tuna, swordfish, king salmon, Loup De Mer, true Dover sole and Tai snapper, the menu at StripSteak has something for everybody.
The opening Media/VIP reception included numerous food stations: a shellfish station featuring muscles on the half shell, lobster tails and jumbo shrimp, a A-5 Kobe station which served Tataki beef raw, thinly sliced and with 3 different sauces- sesame peanut, daikon & chili and wasabi, and shabu shabu cooked in Matsutaki mushroom broth, and a prime rib of beef station serving beef, pork and lamb poached in virgin olive oil then mesquite grilled. I personally loved the cucumber martinis and the cherry margaritas that flowed all evening.
The interior design from the Japanese firm Super Potato is an elegant and open environment with the use of rich woods and stainless steel. One wall is comprised of glass jars of cooking oils with herbs adding color and light to compliment the rich textures and modern ambience. There is also an open lounge and bar for your after dinner socializing which looks out at the Mandalay Bay promenade.
Managing Chef Michael Mina and Executive Chef Benjamin Jenkins have put together a menu of exclusive signature recipes that will be sure to impress even the most hard to please culinary connoisseur. From classic hand-crafted cocktails and an impressive wine list, appetizers, main course selections on to fabulous dessert creations by Pastry Chef Lincoln Carson, StripSteak offers a delectable alternative to the traditional steakhouse experience. StripSteak at Mandalay Bay is open nightly at 5:30PM. The lounge opens at 4PM. Phone (702) 632-7414 for reservations, or go on line at www.michaelmina.net / www.mandalaybay.com for more information.
