by Melinda Sheckells

Now that Christmas has come and passed and your family has finally packed up left, you've definitely earned a bit of "me time." The obvious choice for a weekend rendezvous is Las Vegas, especially with the new crop of restaurants being opened by top chefs from across the country.

And if you're searching for a spot to grab a hearty meal to fuel your late nights, look no further than Carbone, which opened at Aria in October. Mario Carbone spoke to Pret-a-Reporter about opening his first Las Vegas restaurant, who he hopes makes a reservation soon, whether his buzzy NYC eateries will move to a no-tipping policy and what is was like cooking for the President of the United States.

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Source: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/