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MANHATTAN MAGIC SADELLE’S BRINGS ITS SOHO FAVORITES—AND LOTS MORE—TO THE BELLAGIO BY LESLIE VENTURA haven’t been to New York City in years, but Sadelle’s Bellagio arrival has staved off my need to visit for a little bit longer. The original Sadelle’s is a beloved breakfast and lunch haunt located in the heart of SoHo—you can spot it on the street from its signature, not-quite Tiffany Blue awning. At the Manhattan original, that color is also peppered throughout the restaurant via mugs and dishware; but in Vegas, that quail-egg blue envelops the entire restaurant in such a way, you might think Holly Golightly came through. Sadelle’s replaces the Conservatory-adjacent Cafe Bellagio, giving it a luxe upgrade while still ticking all the boxes a casino café needs. And while Sadelle’s is largely known for its bagels and lox, it has perfected lunch and dinner comfort foods, too. Did I mention there’s a dessert cart? Yes, you read that right—sweets on wheels. It’s heaven, really. After choosing your pastries, you’ll need to order a fish and bagel tower. The smoked Scottish salmon ($22) is a tried and true classic, but the rich and meaty sable ($23) is also worth trying. Other options include sturgeon, tuna salad and egg salad ($14-$24) with your choice of bagel and a tower of tomatoes, cucumbers, capers and dill (don’t worry, red onion is available upon request). You can also choose between the classic egg sandwich ($17)—slathered in butter and loaded with bacon and Muenster cheese—or the healthy egg sandwich ($18), with egg whites, snappy arugula and green chili. Feeling fancy? Add trout roe or Baeri royal caviar to soft scrambled eggs ($35/$75) or the latke royale ($39/$79) with house salmon and crème fraîche. Lunch service starts at 11 a.m., offering fresh seafood selections like East coast oysters ($22), tuna tartare ($19) and shrimp cocktail ($18). If you’re eating on a budget, bring a friend and split a tripledecker sandwich ($31) with your choice of two meats (turkey, roast beef, salami and ham) before pairing it with a cup of matzo ball soup ($14). Entrees include additional American favorites, like crunchy and salty fried chicken with truffle honey ($29), a two-pound lobster (market price) and a blackened ribeye ($39) with smothered onions. Whether you’re ready for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it’s always is a good time for Sadelle’s.
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SADELLE’S Bellagio, 702-693-7075. Daily, 6 a.m.-midnight.
A Sadelle’s tower pairing salmon salad and house salmon (Courtesy)