Carversteak, the modern steakhouse that built a following on the Las Vegas Strip, will open its first location outside Nevada at 305 W. 48th Street in midtown Manhattan next week. The restaurant comes from Carver Road Hospitality and expands the group's growing footprint in the city, which already includes venues like Rosevale Cocktail Room and Starchild Rooftop.
Wing Lei oozes elegance, but not in a Vegas-gaudy kind of way. It's a spectacle for sure, but with quiet gentility requiring a backpedal from the bustling energy surrounding most of the Strip. Wing Lei's dining room shimmers with gold leaf and chandeliers, though the real centerpiece is classical Chinese cuisine presented with a fine-dining aura.
When you see the term "Wagyu" on your local steakhouse's menu, you should know that it doesn't refer to any one particular cut or preparation. Instead, it describes multiple variants of Japanese cow breeds whose muscle has a high fat content. Japanese farmers have historically employed cows as draft animals - livestock designated to pull heavy loads - so, over time, they created several breeds with an abundance of intramuscular fat.
Vibrant Seattle may be celebrated for its cultural landmarks and panoramic viewpoints, but it also boasts an eclectic dining and drinking scene with an emphasis on world-class coffee, craft beers and ciders, and fresh seafood. The Emerald City's mix of upscale and casual eateries also includes a selection of excellent steakhouses that have garnered rave reviews on multiple platforms from local and visiting foodies alike.
Located on the west side of the city, it's a family-owned business that's as quintessential a Houston steakhouse as you can get. All the steaks are USDA prime Certified Angus Beef and are wet aged for 40 days, more than twice the standard aging time for steakhouses, producing exceptionally tender, buttery steaks. And while the prices aren't cheap, Taste of Texas' dedication to using only
Durant's story begins in 1950, when James E. "Jack" Durant opened his steakhouse on Central Avenue. A former minor-league baseball player and Las Vegas pit boss at the Flamingo Hotel, Durant brought a touch of unconventionality and theatrical flair to the Phoenix dining scene, along with his larger-than-life reputation and rumored ties to the mob and mobster Bugsy Siegel. Whether urban myth, reality, or somewhere in-between, the mystique and drama still permeate the dining and cocktail areas.
Hidden behind closed doors and accessible via discreet elevators, the resort offers a slate of immersive, behind-the-scenes workshops known as the Connoisseur Series. Taught by the award-winning professionals who make Wynn one of the world's most celebrated luxury resorts, these bespoke classes invite guests to step into roles usually reserved for insiders. Throughout 2026, travelers can book experiences ranging from baking and cocktail-making to floristry and cake decorating.