Hey foodies! We recently had the pleasure of dining at Estiatorio Milos, a Greek seafood paradise nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, located in the opulent Venetian Resort. Let me tell you, this place is an absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere. As always, freshly caught fish is displayed whole on ice, it&rsquo;s a symbol of the seafood pleasures ahead.

Food: 4.5/5 &ndash; Mediterranean Powerhouse 

First things first - let&#39;s talk about the food. The quality? Impeccable. This isn&#39;t your typical run-of-the-mill Mediterranean fare; it&#39;s authentic Greek cuisine that has been elevated to gourmet status with an emphasis on fresh seafood. The octopus was tender and flavorful while their signature dish - salt-baked fish &ndash; was a revelation; perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoning that lets the freshness shine through.

Wine: 4/5 &ndash; Expand your palate with a fine selection of Greek wines 

But what&rsquo;s good food without some fine wine to wash it down? Estiatorio Milos boasts an impressive wine program, featuring over 150 selections from around the world but there&#39;s a special emphasis on Greek wines here which really sets them apart from other restaurants in Sin City. Whether you&#39;re new to Greek wines or already have favorites like Assyrtiko or Agiorgitiko, their knowledgeable sommelier will guide you through your selection process ensuring every sip complements each bite.

Please check out <a href="https://www.corkrules.com/estiatorio-milos/episodes/749">CorkRules Episode #356</a>&nbsp;with our very own Maria Valetta aka @mariathewineblonde.

Service: 4.5/5 &ndash; Elevated hospitality 

Now onto service: It&#39;s clear that hospitality isn&rsquo;t just something they do&mdash;it&rsquo;s part of who they are at Estiatorio Milos. From the moment we walked in until our last bite (and sip), we were treated like VIPs by attentive staff who genuinely seemed passionate about providing top-notch service without being intrusive &ndash; making us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout our meal.

Vibe: 4/5 &ndash; Contemporary Greek Style 

The vibe? Picture this: elegant yet relaxed setting where contemporary design meets traditional Greek elements creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and welcoming at once - think white-washed walls adorned with artful displays of fresh produce and seafood reminiscent of a vibrant market in Athens but located right here in Las Vegas!

Estiatorio Milos is the kind of place that&#39;s perfect for any celebration - from a romantic dinner for two, to a big family gathering or even a business meeting. It&rsquo;s also an ideal spot if you&rsquo;re looking to escape the typical Vegas hustle and bustle without leaving the city.

Estiatorio Milos in Las Vegas is more than just a restaurant; it&#39;s an experience. From their mouth-watering Greek cuisine and exceptional wine program to their impeccable service and inviting atmosphere, this place truly offers a slice of Greece right in the heart of Sin City. I can&#39;t wait to go back!

Hey foodies! We recently had the pleasure of dining at Estiatorio Milos, a Greek seafood paradise nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, located in the opulent Venetian Resort. Let me tell you, this place is an absolute must-visit for anyone who appreciates quality cuisine and a warm, inviting atmosphere. As always, freshly caught fish is displayed whole on ice, it’s a symbol of the seafood pleasures ahead.

Estiatorio Milos, a Greek seafood paradise in Las Vegas

Wines from grapes grown in higher altitude areas with cooler climate has become quite the trend recently. This specific growing environment gives intense flavor but elegance and freshness to the final wines. To highlight and champion these conditions more and more winemakers are starting to use alto as a marketing and labelling term to show their grapes were grown in high altitude vineyards.

Decoding the wine label: Alto

Brut is a word often seen on labels for different kinds of sparkling wine. As you may have discovered when drinking these wines, it indicates that the wine is dry, meaning there is no perceived sweetness in the wine. But how about Extra Brut or Dry, what do they mean and are they the same as Brut?

Decoding the wine label: Brut

Semi-sweet Riesling, a type of wine falling out of style. It’s a shame, since these wines are perfect to pair with flavorful cuisines like Asian or Mexican, or simply drink as they come under the summer sun. The higher level of sugar left in the wine also means that the alcoholic fermentation was stopped before finishing, providing a wine with lower alcohol level and therefor easier grabbing a second glass of.

Decoding the wine label: Spätlese

Have you ever heard the word Xinomavro? Most have not. It is however a word on many sommeliers’ lips today, as it happens to be considered the grape variety with the highest quality in Greece, and one that is trending at the moment. The fact that Greece have been making wine for a long time comes as no surprise, but they have never exported an amount to make sure wine lovers around the globe tried it. With the growing wine tourism many have discovered these wines and are serving them in wine bars and restaurants in many countries today.

Decoding the wine label: Xinomavro

Chianti Classico, Valpolicella Classico, Soave Classico… Why do all these Italian wine regions have the Classico addendum and what does it mean? What is the difference for wines labeled as Classico?

Classico is a wine term in Italy seen on a few wine labels and it indicates that the wine’s from the historic center of the region, the heart. Using Chianti and Chianti Classico and their Sangiovese-based red wines as an example, Chianti is a rather large wine district within the Tuscany region. Chianti Classico is located withing Chianti as the central part and the one that originally existed. Back then this smaller region was actually called Chianti, but as the region grew the quality of the wine plummeted and the well-known characteristics of these red wines were watered down. The reputation took a hit and sales diminished. Eventually this led to the creation of Chianti Classico, which would be drawn from the original Chianti borders to recover the typicity of these wines. Today the quality of both Chianti and Chianti Classico have risen a lot due to modern techniques and knowledge about pruning, planting and temperature control in the winery.

Decoding the wine label: Classico

In the rarefied world of fine wine, where bottles can command prices equivalent to luxury cars, authenticity is everything. Laurent Ponsot's gripping memoir "FBI: Fake Bottle Investigation" reads more like a high-stakes thriller than a traditional wine book, chronicling his relentless pursuit of one of the wine world's most infamous counterfeiters, Rudy Kurniawan.

From Burgundy's Vineyards to the FBI's Most Wanted: A Winemaker's Quest for Justice

Chablis – one of the more popular styles of wine today and a region known by many. Most are familiar with the word Chablis and the light, fresh white wine with a touch of minerality it brings. Even though it’s a renowned wine, few knows what it really is.

Decoding the wine label: Chablis

Many grape varieties around the world of wine have names local to the region or country they’re grown in, even though they’re exactly the same. The most famous example would be Syrah in France where the same grape is named Shiraz in Australia. Another variety with two names is Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Gris.

Decoding the wine label: Pinot Grigio

Have you ever seen the term sur lie on a wine label? It’s not a grape and not a wine region, but a winemaking method used to give certain styles of white wine a rounder texture and a more complex flavor profile.

Decoding the wine label: Sur lie

Robert Tas interviews Erika Polmar, Executive Director and one of the founders of the Independent Restaurant Coalition (IRC), and Bobby Stuckey – a legend in the hospitality industry.

Current Challenges facing the Restaurant Industry in 2023

Robert Tas

Key Challenges Facing the Restaurant Industry 

IRC CorkRules Podcast

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Music Intro:

RT: Hello and welcome to Corkrules!&nbsp;

A podcast where,&nbsp;in each episode, we typically will review a wine list from your favorite restaurants. But today I have two special guests to talk about an important topic to all of us, the state of the restaurant industry.

I&rsquo;m your host Robert Tas along with the legendary Bobby Stuckey from Frasca Hospitality and Erika Polmar executive director from Independent Restaurant Coalition.

Hello Bobby and Erika,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s a pleasure to have you both join us here on CorkRules.

BS: Hello Robert&hellip;

EP: Hello Robert&hellip;

So today, we are talking about the state of the restaurant industry, and I&rsquo;m pleased to introduce two people who are in the inner circle of advocating for restaurants. Let me start by introducing them:

<ol>
	<li>Erika Polmar &ndash; Executive Director and one of the founders of the independent restaurant coalition. She founded Plate and Pitchfork and has been a strong advocate in our industry.</li>
	<li>Bobby Stuckey &ndash; a legend in the hospitality industry. If you look up hospitality, you&rsquo;ll see Bobby&rsquo;s pic. He is a Master Sommelier who&nbsp;worked for the likes of Thomas Keller and has built his own hospitality group that includes the exceptional and renowned Frasca in Colorado.</li>
</ol>

It&#39;s great to have you both here today.

Let&rsquo;s start by defining a restauranteur, what&rsquo;s their mission? What drives them?

I love the experience of dining out, the experience it&rsquo;s what drove me to start CorkRules to help elevate experiences.&nbsp; What drives people into the hospitality business?

So let&rsquo;s turn to the current state of the restaurant world, it&rsquo;s good now, right? Covid is in the rearview mirror. People are back to eating out. I can&rsquo;t seem to get a reservation into the in a lot of places in (NY or SF) as examples. Am I right?

I&rsquo;ve talked with a lot of restauranteurs; can you help educate us on what are the challenges facing restaurants today?

<ol>
	<li>
	<ol>
		<li>Inflation</li>
		<li>Supply Chain</li>
		<li>Staff hiring/experience.</li>
		<li>Changing consumer habits
		<ol>
			<li>Drinking less wine</li>
			<li>Eating earlier</li>
		</ol>
		</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>

Last year I read we are continuing to see restaurant closures. Where do you see the restaurant world heading? High-end and low-end, is there a middle? Can they survive? I saw a lot of restaurants pivot to ready-made products, moving away from service to products.

Let&rsquo;s talk about IRC, its Mission, Describe who&rsquo;s in, Goals, and success to date. Talk about the documentary.

What&rsquo;s next for the IRC?

What can I/consumers do?

<ol>
	<li>
	<ol>
		<li>Tip</li>
		<li>Reviews</li>
		<li>Empathy &ndash; is that really an answer?</li>
		<li>?</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>

What&rsquo;s the future? What does hospitality look like in 5 years?

<ol>
	<li>
	<ol>
		<li>What must change?</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>

<ol>
	<li>
	<ol>
		<li>Career pathing</li>
		<li>Training</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>

<ol>
	<li>
	<ol>
		<li>&nbsp;The role of tech</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>

<ol>
	<li>
	<ol>
		<li>Innovation</li>
	</ol>
	</li>
</ol>

RT: Bobby and Erika, Thank you for this fabulous discussion about our restaurant industry. It&rsquo;s inspiring to be a part of this community. &nbsp;&nbsp;

To our audience, thank you all for joining us here on CorkRules.

If you would like us to review one of your favorite restaurants, please send us email to: <a href="mailto:Info@corkrules.Com">Info@corkrules.Com</a> or visit our web website where we have a request form available.

We are looking forward to being with you on another CorkRules episode soon. In the meantime, please check out our website for all our latest episodes of your favorite restaurant wine lists and please download our app which has all your favorite restaurant wine lists, make&nbsp;personalized recommendations, and allows you to connect with your friends. &nbsp;&nbsp;

And finally, drink what you love and please make sure you drink responsibly.

Thank you.

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