Anima by EDO
5-Course Globally Inspired Tasting Event
Opened just over a year ago, this restaurant at the Gramercy in Southwest Vegas is the new baby of Chefs Oscar Amador and Francesco Di Caudo, the team that created the outstanding EDO Gastro Traps & Wine in Chinatown. Eater Vegas promptly named Anima their 2022 "Restaurant of the Year," while Thrillist placed it on its 2023 list of "15 Most Essential Vegas Food Experiences." Flavors from Spain (Chef Amador hails from Barcelona) and Italy (birthplace of Chef Di Caudo) meld with those of Asia and beyond to create a truly distinct and delicious menu. There is so much to discover here, from caponata croquetas to Peruvian scallops crudo to lobster crostini to mizuna pappardelle… Well, we could keep going, but we also want to save room to mention the fabulous décor with its murals of marine life. Definitely a destination for anyone interested in inventive food exquisitely prepared and served, Anima, which means soul in Spanish, is indeed soul food brought to its highest level.
About the Host:
Oscar Amador
Chef/Owner
A Barcelona native, Chef Oscar Amador graduated from the Hofmann BCN Chef School and staged at three-Michelin-starred El Racó de Can Fabes. He previously owned Ajo Negro, TapeArt, and A Mano before moving to Vegas, where he cooked at Le Cirque before launching EDO Tapas & Wine in 2018. He opened Anima by EDO in December 2021. In 2023, he was named a James Beard "Best Chef: Southwest" Semi-Finalist.
The Lineup
Courses #1 - #4 will be served family-style. Course #5 will be individually-plated.
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Green Tartare
zucchinis, avocados, green bell peppers, pistachio vinaigrette
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Oishi Shrimp and White Asparagus Salad
oyster plants, pumpkin seeds, avocados, green tomatillos
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Caponata Croquetas
chopped eggplant dish with pumpkin, olives, mint, bechamel sauce
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Truffle Cavatelli Pasta
spanish summer sausage, spanish dry-cured ham, english peas
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Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta
rhubarb jam, vanilla bean
Anima by EDO
9205 W Russell Rd #185
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
