Mario Carbone has opened restaurants in nearly every major dining capital in the world, yet Las Vegas occupies a category all its own. If you’ve ever wondered how a real chef navigates one of the world’s great food capitals, this is Mario Carbone’s insider guide to Las Vegas. Where Mario Carbone stays in Las VegasWhen he’s in town, Carbone keeps things familiar. Where Mario Carbone eats in Las VegasAs one of the country’s most influential chefs, Carbone doesn’t lack for dining options—but Vegas still impresses him. It’s just not for me.” What Vegas offers Carbone instead is balance: indulgence without chaos, spectacle without excess.