The menu is customizable, but we recommend leaving the flavor-fragrance pairings to the experts. A sip of grapefruit-infused tonic between each bite keeps your palate cleansed. You might try a mouthful of tender lamb while smelling mint or enjoy a seared scallop coupled with the scent of habanero. These specially made spoons feature a compartment for essential oils, allowing you to smell one flavor while savoring another, effectively changing the way your brain perceives the taste - a much more enticing take on high school chemistry. Watch as resort executive chef Duane Owen prepares tasty appetizers using molecular gastronomy - during our visit, we sampled a deliciously gelatinous ball of tomato juice and vodka served over a morsel of celery - followed by more substantial bites artfully presented on unique utensils. Usually reserved for high rollers, CEOs on corporate retreats and couples, the Volatile Tasting is part epicurean experience, part science experiment. While the dimly lit dining room makes for an exceptional evening, it’s the private space just past the leather banquettes that ups the ante. When you’re craving prime cuts and a sublime wine list, look no further than this classic white-tablecloth-clad steakhouse just off the casino floor. Volatile Tasting at The Great Oak Steakhouse

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