With a small but laser-precise menu offering a combination of innovative Asian-ish dishes in conjunction with interesting cocktails on tap and an impressive Japanese beer and whiskey selection, Matthias Merges’ Yusho became an immediate dining destination. The best compliment to bestow upon the Chicago transplant—and trust us; this is the ultimate compliment—is that it would be comfortably at home among Cosmo’s murderer’s row of restaurants. Yes, it is that good. Monte Carlo, 702-730-7777. Mon-Thu, 5-11 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
