tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post5782935403876863599..comments2024-03-18T06:46:36.387-07:00Comments on kevinEats: Twist by Pierre Gagnaire (Las Vegas, NV)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-62624847173385836162013-01-25T10:36:51.136-08:002013-01-25T10:36:51.136-08:00Thanks! I ended up resizing them.
Now on to what ...Thanks! I ended up resizing them.<br /><br />Now on to what I really wanted to comment: I recently dined at Twist and L'atelier de Joel Robuchon last month.<br /><br />During my time at Twist, I felt that the service (attentive, polite and friendly), the quality of the ingredients, the cooking technique, and the execution of the dishes were better than LJR. All the dishes at Twist were great but the problem was that they didn't blow me away in terms of flavor like some of the dishes at LJR even though I just mentioned that Twist surpasses LJR in the previously mentioned variables. Although I had a better overall experience at Twist, I had to say that I enjoyed the food more at LJR. But then again, I had the seasonal tasting menu at LJR vs two courses a la cart at Twist. I definitely plan to give Twist another, more fairer shot when I head back to Vegas. The Bartenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921554363910840903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-30360683864933392832012-07-09T02:11:40.050-07:002012-07-09T02:11:40.050-07:00Also, one more thing: I would consider making the ...Also, one more thing: I would consider making the photos physically larger in size. They're a bit small at the moment.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-86658739628633348362012-07-04T23:06:37.087-07:002012-07-04T23:06:37.087-07:00Thank you so much for your comments regarding abou...Thank you so much for your comments regarding about writing style and advice for my blog. I will take them into much consideration, especially the part about the camera.<br /><br />I can imagine that to be true regarding your comparison between Tokyo and Twist in LV. I still gotta try Twist. It's great that you've got to meet Pierre Gagnaire himself. My friend and I were just a couple of weeks late when he was at the Tokyo location himself.<br /><br />Once again, thanks for your input and take care!The Bartenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921554363910840903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51221448423998287892012-07-03T19:54:05.295-07:002012-07-03T19:54:05.295-07:00Thanks--glad to hear that you've been enjoying...Thanks--glad to hear that you've been enjoying the blog! So Pierre Gagnaire is quite a review to start off with. I read your entire post, and I think you're doing fine with your informal, matter-of-fact style. If you do decide to stay in this blog game though, I would invest in an upgraded camera, as humans are very visual animals after all.<br /><br />Visually, I think the plating and presentation are not quite on par with what I witnessed here in Vegas, though certainly, that all might change depending on the particular set of dishes.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-91891451398502771982012-07-03T05:25:22.394-07:002012-07-03T05:25:22.394-07:00Hi Kevin, I'm a big fan of your blog! The pics...Hi Kevin, I'm a big fan of your blog! The pics of Twist look amazing. I've just recently reviewed with my first real blog post the Pierre Gagnaire restaurant in Tokyo: http://themetropolitanlounge.blogspot.com/2012/07/pierre-gagnaire-in-tokyo-review.html<br />It would be great to receive some feedback of the review if you can. I also wonder if you think visually (although taken with an iPhone) it compares with the food at Twist as I understand Pierre Gagnaire has his restaurants use the local ingredients and influences. Thanks!The Bartenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03921554363910840903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-8318055768842538802011-10-02T15:02:46.456-07:002011-10-02T15:02:46.456-07:00Still looks good Andy! I'm still not happy abo...Still looks good Andy! I'm still not happy about the "steakhouse pandering," but I suppose it's alright as long as they keep PG's "real" food going.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-73571735401406387132011-09-26T08:03:17.081-07:002011-09-26T08:03:17.081-07:00First out on our Vegas trip we hit up Twist (revie...First out on our Vegas trip we hit up <a href="http://all-things-andy-gavin.com/2011/09/26/vegas-with-a-twist/" rel="nofollow">Twist (review here)</a>. Whacky but good! I quoted you too (in the review). E did allow photos BTW, just no flash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-52340445510660433592011-07-02T17:30:37.926-07:002011-07-02T17:30:37.926-07:00Nice post Andrew! It's awesome to see how Twis...Nice post Andrew! It's awesome to see how Twist's menu has progressed since my visit. Great to see that they haven't dumbed things down too much.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-41845770772881251212011-06-24T12:26:22.425-07:002011-06-24T12:26:22.425-07:00Great review, Kevin! I had an amazing dinner at Tw...Great review, Kevin! I had an amazing dinner at Twist on Wednesday! Here's the post: http://degustingdiary.blogspot.com/2011/06/twist-by-pierre-gagnaire.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-24822223139285431862010-09-20T11:23:48.584-07:002010-09-20T11:23:48.584-07:00Yes Steve, you read that right! Sadly, that type o...Yes Steve, you read that right! Sadly, that type of markup is not uncommon at Vegas' top eateries.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-16549322972202387222010-09-14T17:58:35.283-07:002010-09-14T17:58:35.283-07:00Kevin,
Was the Gaja Ca'Marcanda really $165??...Kevin,<br /><br />Was the Gaja Ca'Marcanda really $165??? It retails for about $40 and you can get it in LA at several restaurants (Rustic Canyon and La Vecchia, and one other I can't remember) for $70-80. If so....wow.Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-16845301546920655712010-04-19T00:38:26.277-07:002010-04-19T00:38:26.277-07:00David--I don't know how much help I could'...David--I don't know how much help I could've been. Some of it was a bit beyond me as well! Would love to go back sometime.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-11055293286609090222010-04-15T16:13:17.177-07:002010-04-15T16:13:17.177-07:00Had dinner at Twist last night. Tasting menu with ...Had dinner at Twist last night. Tasting menu with wines and I added a cheese course. Very interesting food--most of it was delicious, some of it I just didn't get, all of it was well executed. Too bad you weren't there--you could have explained it to me!!David Naimarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-45150339306709456232010-04-11T22:13:51.504-07:002010-04-11T22:13:51.504-07:00I think you can go ahead and try Twist. Though bot...I think you can go ahead and try Twist. Though both restaurants may be considered "avant garde," the two are different in their approaches. That being said, the food at twist is challenging as well, so your husband still may not care for it.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-36511800677330053912010-04-09T09:48:02.861-07:002010-04-09T09:48:02.861-07:00Yes, my husband didn't like Alinea at all - to...Yes, my husband didn't like Alinea at all - too small portions, too weird, too contrived - and I want to go to Twist but don't want it to be another bad experience for him. I did show him the Twist menu and he liked it. It's just that sometimes Gagnaire is spoken of in the same terms as Achatz, but I don't really see it to that great an extent.<br /><br />Sorry about the double post but it has taken several days to even show up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-84539455194359095222010-04-06T23:36:50.054-07:002010-04-06T23:36:50.054-07:00Thanks! They're not all that similar to me, re...Thanks! They're not all that similar to me, really. Is there any particular reason you feel the need to compare them?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-687103264163377752010-04-05T13:13:31.057-07:002010-04-05T13:13:31.057-07:00Can you please post a brief critique comparing Twi...Can you please post a brief critique comparing Twist to Alinea?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-26377707567499415852010-04-05T12:56:26.088-07:002010-04-05T12:56:26.088-07:00Hi Kevin, just found your blog and am in heaven.
...Hi Kevin, just found your blog and am in heaven.<br /><br />We have reservations at Twist next month.<br /><br />Can you please provide a brief critique comparing it to Alinea? I would appreciate it very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51436580478113580552010-03-25T01:00:23.174-07:002010-03-25T01:00:23.174-07:00Good to hear that you had an exceptional time at T...Good to hear that you had an exceptional time at Twist--I could definitely see two stars for the place. Any idea when Michelin's coming back?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-16271529319642230432010-03-22T00:22:50.118-07:002010-03-22T00:22:50.118-07:00Had dinner at Twist last weekend and it was truly ...Had dinner at Twist last weekend and it was truly exceptional. WIth all the restaurant buzz in Las Vegas lately, Gagnaire should proud. It shouldn't be long before the restaurant garners at least Two Michelin Stars when the guide returns. Vegas needs the guide back!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-1883426279908078482010-02-26T00:48:11.406-08:002010-02-26T00:48:11.406-08:00AK, how did it turn out?AK, how did it turn out?kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-77699719507132816102010-02-21T11:17:07.568-08:002010-02-21T11:17:07.568-08:00Beauuuuutiful post! We're going to Twist on We...Beauuuuutiful post! We're going to Twist on Wednesday, and I thought I couldn't be more excited, but I was wrong. I cannot wait..!AKhttp://ak-eats.yelp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-82989039590547374052010-01-09T12:50:12.907-08:002010-01-09T12:50:12.907-08:00Four of us dined Wed Jan 6, with great anticipatio...Four of us dined Wed Jan 6, with great anticipation. The service was CATASTROPHIC! I have never had to ask wine to be served before, but as the main courses arrived, all the wine glasses were empty...the main courses arrived as one of us was away from the table, which the servers did not notice...on and on. Dinner for four, $1200, with the alcohol tab only $400 of that, and skipping dessert...uninterested servers, and amateur. We will never return. A near-total bust!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314768309549453692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-51169962045246661842009-12-30T18:54:34.355-08:002009-12-30T18:54:34.355-08:00Late response, but I have not been to any restaura...Late response, but I have not been to any restaurants in Las Vegas except for maybe the Hard Rock Cafe when I was a young child! However, after your two posts of Guy Savoy, If I end up driving to Colorado in the next couple of weeks, I plan to stop off in Las Vegas for a night!Josh Lindsaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-78154196705434514202009-12-23T19:20:30.556-08:002009-12-23T19:20:30.556-08:00Danny: How long before others start doing it as we...<b>Danny</b>: How long before others start doing it as well? ;)<br /><br /><b>Foodnut</b>: Completely agree. But the last thing Vegas needs is <i>another</i> steakhouse!kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.com