Picasso (restaurant)
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1998 |
| Owner(s) | Julian Serrano |
| Head chef | Julian Serrano |
| Food type | French cuisine influenced by Spanish molecular gastronomy |
| Dress code | Jacket Requested |
| Rating |  Michelin Guide |
| Street address | 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South (Bellagio) |
| City | Paradise |
| State | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Website | www |
Picasso is a two Michelin star restaurant run by chef Julian Serrano in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The name is derived from the artist, Pablo Picasso and features the artist's paintings throughout the restaurant.[1] The restaurant is known for its reinvention and interpretation of French and Spanish Cuisine. Today, the restaurant holds two Michelin stars, the AAA Five-Diamond Award, a 28/30 rating from the Zagat guide, the Wine Spectator Grand Award since 2001, and is considered to be one of the finest restaurants in the United States.[2][3][4][5]
Food
The cuisine of Picasso is French with Spanish influence on molecular gastronomy; the restaurant's founder Julian Serrano has attempted to redefine this style cuisine.
Awards and accolades
- 1998-2015: AAA Five-Diamond Award [6]
- 2008, 2009: Michelin Two Stars [7]
- 2012: Outstanding Restaurant, Semi-Finalist, James Beard Foundation Award [8]
- 2009: Outstanding Wine Service, Nominee, James Beard Foundation Award
- 2008: Outstanding Wine Service, Nominee, James Beard Foundation Award
- 2007: Outstanding Wine Service, Nominee, James Beard Foundation Award
- 2002: Best Chef: Southwest, Winner, James Beard Foundation Award [9]
- 2000: Outstanding Chef, Nominee, James Beard Foundation Award [10]
- 1999: Best New Restaurant, Nominee, James Beard Foundation Award [10]
In popular culture
- Julian Serrano also owns a molecular gastronomy Spanish eponymous restaurant named "Julian Serrano." This restaurant is also located in Las Vegas.
- Picasso was a filming location for the 2001 film Ocean's Eleven.[11]
See also
References
- ^ "Picasso — Las Vegas Sun News". Lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "The Michelin Stars of Las Vegas". Vegas Mavens. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "AAA Awards Five Diamonds to Bellagio, Picasso, Le Cirque". TravelPulse. 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Picasso - Paradise | Paradise Restaurant Menus and Reviews". Zagat.com. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Picasso". Wine Spectator. 2015-01-01. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
- ^ "AAA/CAA Five Diamond Restaurants : January 20, 2012" (PDF). Aaa.com. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Las Vegas Michelin Guide 2009 - Southwest - Chowhound". Chowhound.chow.com. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Awards Search | James Beard Foundation". Jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Awards Search | James Beard Foundation". Jamesbeard.org. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ a b "Picasso-2000-336 | James Beard Foundation". Jamesbeard.org. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2013-10-06.
- ^ "Ocean's Eleven movie trivia". Moviemistakes.com. Retrieved 2013-10-06.