Texture Orgy: Vegas part 2

Vegas is an excercise is excess. I was prepared for the over-the-top casino decor and overstimulation from the sights and sounds of the gaming floor, but I was completely unprepared for how stunningly beautiful many of the restaurants in Mandalay Bay were. One in particular caused my husband some embarrassment when I started taking a ton of pictures of the decorative elements during our meal. “Did you disturb those folks when you took the ceiling picture while hovering over them?”, he asked. “Nope”, I said. “Do you REALLY need a photo of the placemat?”, he asked. I did.

What impressed me the most during our visit to a restaurant called The Noodle Shop was the level of detail shown in every element of the dining area. Nothing was left out of the equation in determining the overall decor; if it would be touched, seen, or used during your visit, it was given tremendous consideration. The Asian theme allowed for a wide interpretation of important elements like lighting and wall decor.

What the restaurant lacked in color contrast it tewtally made up for in texture contrast. The photo above shows a wall inset detail of glass Bisazza tile with subtle lighting that was used in place of a traditional piece of framed wall art. The depth it provided along with the variations in light reflection off of the individual mosaic tile made me want to run my hands all over it (which I did, while the waiter’s back was turned). Let’s just say I didn’t need dessert after my eyefeast at The Noodle Shop.