"Step into the pawn shop inside the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and you’ll be transported into the dark and moody interior of Beauty & Essex. The Las Vegas location of the New York restaurant is chic and vibey, just right for a celebratory dinner of steak tartare toasts, yellowtail crudo, and dumplings of grilled cheese, smoked bacon, and tomato soup. Just don’t skip dessert. The Wonder Wheel ($46) is a miniature Ferris wheel brought to your table with each gondola filled with different desserts. The treats are the chef’s choice — but expect macarons, bites of mousse, and cookies." - Janna Karel