Las Vegas Weekly

August 25, 2009 · 10:40 AM

Counter Intelligence: Khotan at T.I., Venetian’s Carnivale of Cuisine

By Robin Leach

Peter Woo, executive chef of Woo, at The Carnivale of Cuisine at The Venetian.

Photo: The Venetian

Hot off the grill! Hotel mogul Phil Ruffin is off to a great start with his new restaurant Khotan at his Treasure Island resort casino. Customers aren’t just in awe of his $30 million collection of rare jade artworks throughout the new dining destination, but also the beautiful Asian food attractions.

I had a sneak peek at four signature dishes that are receiving raves:

Khotan Thai Cocktail: Honey spice rubbed red prawns served with green papaya salad.

Khotan Fish Fusion: Steamed fish of the day served in parchment paper with lemon grass, oyster mushrooms and a julienne of vegetables and presented tableside.

Khotan Peacock Asparagus: Yaki Mochi wrapped asparagus served crispy with tobiko caviar hollandaise.

Khotan Pay Roll: Top-rated Kobe beef wrapped around a sushi roll filled with tempura fried king crab and avocado, topped with poached quail egg and a drizzle of truffle oil all sitting in a bed of green goddess dressing.

Here’s to sating your cravings at Khotan!

*More than 1,400 foodies turned out for the 2nd Annual Carnivale of Cuisine at The Venetian Ballroom enjoying food treats and cuisine charmers from more than 20 restaurants located at The Venetian and Palazzo. The restaurants were B&B Ristorante, Canaletto, Canyon Ranch Grill, Carnevino, CUT, Dos Caminos, Enoteca San Marco, First Food & Bar, Grand Lux Cafe, Lavo, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, Pinot Brasserie, Postrio, The Grill at Valentino, Valentino, Restaurant Charlie, Sushi Samba, Table 10, Tao, Tao Beach, Woo and Zine Noodles Dim Sum.

Chef demonstrations with Valentino, Woo, B&B Ristorante, Restaurant Charlie and Canyon Ranch Grill took place at the center of the ballroom, with each chef showcasing their own technique in preparing a selected dish. A live band provided a fun and upbeat background as the traditional Venetian street entertainers mingled and posed for photos with guests.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

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