 With its LED Swarovski chandeliers and plasma screens displaying Old World paintings, NOVE Italiano on the fifty first floor of Palms' Fantasy Tower presents a very modern setting that still pays homage to the roots of its featured cuisine. Start with a plate of charcuterie produced by artisanal salumist Armandino Batali (and, yes, father of Mario). The Carbonara raviolo stuffed with runny yolk, pancetta and ricotta is pure comfort food, but make sure to share in order to leave room for the main event. Entrées range from fork-tender Kobe short rib to housemade pastas and classic dishes like chicken Parmigiana. The Prime grilled steaks are sure to please carnivores, especially when prepared al Forno style with garlic, Parmesan and ravioli. Notable for its name alone, the side of "death by potatoes" is composed of olive oil smashed potatoes with truffle butter, topped with pancetta and mascarpone sour cream---one could hardly imagine a more decadent demise. For dessert, the strawberry carpaccio---berries cut into slivers and drizzled with aged balsamic, sweetened panko crumbs, and crème fraiche gelato---makes for a light, refreshing finish to an Italian feast. |
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