Some dates plan themselves, and this is one of them. On Thursday, November 12, Bistecca Italian Steakhouse at Tuscany Suites & Casino hosts a four-course wine dinner built around Argentina's Catena Zapata winery.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and costs $125 per person, plus tax and tip. It is one night only, so the move is booking now, not texting about it on Wednesday.
Four Courses, Four Mendoza Pours
Every course arrives with its own Catena pour, and the pairings get bolder as the night goes on. Here is the full run, in order.
- Course one: Hudson Valley foie gras with honey crisp gelée, apple gastrique, crispy pancetta and toasted brioche, paired with the 2023 Catena Chardonnay from Mendoza.
- Course two: Seared diver scallops with butternut squash puree, candied pecans, crispy sage, Brussels sprouts and brown butter, matched with the 2024 Catena Malbec La Consulta from Mendoza.
- Course three: Cabernet Sauvignon braised short rib with caramelized cauliflower puree, pearl onions, gremolata, roasted sunchokes and short rib jus, paired with the 2022 Catena Cabernet Franc from San Carlos.
- Course four: Crimson pear tart with red wine poached pear, vanilla bean custard, rosemary caramel, almond crumble, vanilla Chantilly and caramel tuile, matched with the 2021 Catena Zapata Nicolas, a Bordeaux blend from Mendoza.
The quiet flex in that list is course two. Malbec next to seared scallops is not the safe pairing most kitchens would pick, and that is exactly why it is worth showing up for.
Why This Room Works for a Date
Bistecca is not a random steakhouse pick. Tuscany lists it as a Best of Las Vegas award winner for Best Fine Dining, Best Date Night Spot and Best Wine Bar.
Its wine list carries Wine Spectator recognition too. So a wine dinner here is a home game, not a stretch.
The room sits just off the Strip at 255 East Flamingo Road, close enough to feel like a night out and calm enough to actually hear each other. On a normal night it serves Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Book It Like You Mean It
Tickets for the November 12 dinner are sold through Eventbrite, listed as the Bistecca Wine Dinner for November. Two seats run $250 before tax and tip, so you know the full number before you commit.
Book both seats in one order, and do it this weekend. One-night wine dinners at a set 6 p.m. start do not leave much room for a last minute save.
Then keep the rest of the night simple. Show up hungry, let the four pours do the talking, and enjoy a date that someone else already planned beautifully for you.
