Anima by EDO is a chic spot in Vegas serving an innovative tasting menu that artfully blends Italian and Spanish flavors, all delivered with impeccable service.
"With a flair for the dramatic, chef Oscar Amador has built a menu of inventive and playful dishes at this southwest Las Vegas restaurant. The team behind Edo Gastro Tapas & Wine harnesses flavors from Catalonia, Sicily, and beyond to prepare tapas like the Kaluga caviar and eggs, served inside eggshells, and the fig salad, arranged symmetrically with peach wedges and swirls of prosciutto, nestled among autumnal leaf-shaped wafers. Leave the decision-making to the kitchen and request the tasting menu." - Janna Karel
"For one night only, Anima will collaborate with Passopisciaro wines from Sicily. The event on Monday, October 14 will feature Italian wines paired with seasonal dishes. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. for cocktails, and dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $180 and reservations are available on OpenTable." - Emmy Kasten
"For a peek into the culinary talent that thrives off the Strip, venture into the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Valley and visit the neighborhood restaurant, Anima. The tasting menu here is not only a tour of exciting Spanish and Mediterranean flavors — it’s also affordable. The seasonally rotating tasting menu is usually around $80 for seven courses. And you’ll be treated to artfully plated small dishes of purple potato, handmade pasta, and delicately fried potato." - Janna Karel
"Spain and Italy have a lot in common: they both think they make the best wine, they both think they make the best ham, and they both think they make the best olive oil. You can try all of the above at this date night spot that takes its name from the word for “soul” in both languages. It’s located on the ground floor of an office building off the Strip where, inside, you’ll find hanging displays of jamón above a case filled with prosciutto and other imported charcuterie. They also have a great raw bar of fresh oysters, scallop crudo served in its shell, and cured tuna sashimi, but it’s the entrees we can’t stop thinking about: there’s oven-roasted celery root in calamansi brown butter and truffle cavatelli with smoky Spanish sausage that gets pumped up by rich bone marrow. There are separate menus for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free folks, so it’s also a great spot for people with food restrictions. " - emmy kasten
"The bar is tucked away in a corner, offering cozy high-top seating for anyone looking for a quiet bite alone. From the bar, you can order a la carte from the menu — but you’re best served by going for the tasting menu and letting the bartender and server work in tandem to keep your dishes coming out while you focus solely on which cocktail to order." - Janna Karel
