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After a summer of anticipation, Emeril Lagasse’s newest venture opened to packed crowds at the Palazzo in Las Vegas this past holiday weekend.  The sports bar, called Lagasse’s Stadium, took over what used to be the tower’s Race & Sports Book.  Finally, a place where I can eat salmon tartar with one hand, and wave a giant foam finger with the other!

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According to the webpage, Lagasse’s Stadium “combines Emeril Lagasse’s signature cuisine with over 100 HD TVs including 9ft x 16ft main TV, luxury boxes, plush stadium-style seating, billiard tables, and an outdoor patio just steps from the Strip.” You’ll also be able to play poker, blackjack, craps, billiards, and video games.  Talk about sensory overload!

The menu is pretty varied too, no doubt keeping the kitchen staff at the brink of going nuts.  The offerings are generally American with with some eclectic flair.  Nachos with grilled chicken or BBQ pork are $12 bucks.  BBQ salmon is $20, and grilled ribeye steaks will run you close to $30 bucks a piece.

The new restaurant seems to emphasize domestic beers and especially cocktails.  Several mixed drinks, for instance, can be ordered by the pitcher.  Beer, on the other hand, must be ordered individually or by the bucket (bucket of individuals!!).  The good news:  There are some cheap values and weekday Happy Hour promos, as well!

Here is a limited sample of the menu for your viewing pleasure:

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Stadium Classics

Buffalo Chicken Wings
Buttery Hot Sauce, Homemade Ranch or Bleu Cheese
12

Cheesy Beer & Warm Soft Pretzels
Three Cheeses, Tomatoes, Roasted Jalepenos
10

Italian Sausage Arancini
Mozzarella Risotto Balls, Tomato Basil Sauce
10

Soup and Salads

Virgin Bloody Mary Tomato Soup
Tabasco, Horseradish Cream, Petite Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
7

Acadian Caprese
Crispy Pancetta, Fried Shrimp, Balsamic Syrup
16

Southwest Spinach Salad
Slow-roasted Pork, Fire-roasted Tomato Corn Relish, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Tortilla Threads, Warm Poblano Vinaigrette
14

Seafood

Emeril’s New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Rosemary Flatbread
15

Salmon Tartar
Wasabi Vinaigrette, Crispy Rice Cake, Avacado, Preserved Lemons, Sweet Soy Syrup
15

Open-faced Ahi Tuna Melt
Coriander, Grilled Rye, Swiss, Creole Tomato Glaze
17

Pizzas and Pastas

Pesto Pizza
Oven-roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Parmesan
14

Muffaletta Pasta
Cappicola, Mortadella, Salami, Creole Olive Salad, Provolone, Parmesan, Linguini Ali Olio
19

Burgers and Sandwiches

Sportsman’s Burger
8 oz. Angus Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Kaiser Roll, American/Swiss/Cheddar, $2 extras: Fried Egg or Bacon
12

Sausage & Pepper Stromboli
Provolone, Mozzarella, Grilled Onions & Peppers, Homemade Pizza Dough, Creole Mustard Aioli
14

Steaks and More

Slow Roasted Half Chicken
Cheddar Bacon Potatoes, Natural Jus
20

BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Half Rack or Full, Jalepeno Cornbread
16 or 25

Grilled Filet of Beef
Oven-roasted Potatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, Homemade Worcestershire
28

Sweet Victory

Funnel Cake
Cinnamon Baked Apples/Strawberries/Blueberries
7

Fried Peach Pie Melba
Vanilla Ice Cream, Raspberry Coulis
7

Double Chocolate Cupcake
Cream Cheese Frosting, Chambord Raspberries
7

*Lagasse’s Stadium is open Mondays through Fridays (11am-10pm), Saturdays (7:30am-10pm), and Sundays (8am-10pm).  Call (702) 607-2665 for reservations, or click here for more information.
*First image courtesy of William Morris Endeavor Entertainment