I went to an Italian American Psychedelic Dinner in Las Vegas. It's exactly what it sounds like
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Over the top characters.
Reimagined menus.
Entertainment to remember.
There are no words to fully describe an "Italian American Psychedelic dinner" other than it's exactly what it sounds like: a mind-altering dining experience.
If you are looking for a unique experience, nothing is more "Las Vegas" than Superfrico at The Cosmopolitan.
Combining classic Italian dishes with a reimagined modern spin paired with the boundary-pushing Opium show by Spiegelworld, this is not your ordinary night out in Sin City.
TPG visited Superfrico and attended the Opium show during their grand opening in October.
Getting there
You can't walk into Superfrico like you would a regular restaurant. You'll need to make a reservation ahead of time. It's in the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino across from their upscale buffet, Wicked Spoons.
If you're not looking closely, you'll miss it as it looks like the entrance to a club.
In many ways, that's what you're entering -- a party in a club complete with unique mixed drinks and a DJ playing on the ones and twos.
As soon as you enter through the purple doors, you are immediately transported into a rocking house party.
Some guests arrived early for drinks while they waited to enter the venue for the evening Opium shows.
For a complete experience, book a dinner reservation and tickets to the show.
Trust me, it will make a lot more sense when you are having dinner at Superfrico.
Superfrico
If you were to take what it would be like stepping into a psychedelic dream served with Italian food, then you would have Superfrico.
This fully integrated dining and entertainment concept created by Spiegelworld opened its doors this fall and combines the unexpected with intended "chaos."
Superfico creators describe it as "ultimate be-all, end-all, taste-all house party where the world’s most kickass creatives cut loose and do their thing—in the kitchen, behind the bars, on the walls, under the bed—and everyone’s invited."
If you've ever been to a Spiegelworld show, then you know that Superfrico's Italian American Psychedelic dinner is totally on-brand: an all sensory, interactive live experience.
Most of the same characters that are part of the Opium show in the space next door mingle and perform around you as you have dinner.
Their presence is unavoidable -- with many of them often interrupting you while you are eating to ask you to partake in a challenge or watch them dance.
While I appreciated the show before the show, having less interruptions would have been ideal to fully enjoy the meal.
Sometimes it was hard to tell if certain dramatic situations in the dining area or bar space were real or actors in the show -- part of the "chaos" of this experience.
The space
The other "chaos" you walk into is literally the space where this all takes place.
(Photo by Leezel Tanglao/The Points Guy)
The psychedelic part of this experience is the decor and artwork that adorns the dining room and bar.
It's like walking into an acid trip dream while watching performers entertain and charm you between dishes.
The food
While the artwork and actors compete for your attention, the real star of this experience is the food.
The menu is curated and created by "International Pizza Czar" chef Anthony Falco and executive chef Mitch Emge of The Cosmopolitan. The drinks are by James Beard Award-winning mixologist Leo Robitschek.
Drawing from recipes and traditions of Sicilian cuisine, the menu offers a taste bridge between the old and new.
From the chicken parm to the OG square pizza, the menu combines core Sicilian flavors with a reimagined, bold approach.
Each dish is infused with rich flavors that linger after each bite.
Next to the dining room, there's a speakeasy called the Ski Lodge, which transports you from Las Vegas to a snowy escape in Aspen or Jackson Hole.
With drink names like Salty Sled Dog and Southside Snowplow to Slava's Snowstorm, they offer that extra kick after a filling meal at Superfrico.
Opium
Next door in the same space is Opium, the show by Spiegelworld. Spiegelworld is not your childhood Circus Circus.
Spiegelworld is famous for combining live entertainment with elevated old-school circus acts and "genre-defying" experiences.
In addition to Opium at the Cosmopolitan, it also runs "Absinthe" at Caesar's Palace and "Atomic Saloon Show" at the Venetian Resort.
I didn't know what to expect as I took my seat in the theater in the round set up for the 10 p.m. Opium show.
This is the first show I've attended with this many people in an indoor enclosed space since the pandemic started. To be honest, it made me anxious to be around so many people not wearing their masks (even though the policy is to keep them on unless you are actively eating or drinking). I kept my mask on during the entire 75 minute show.
The Opium show is set in space and is most definitely not for kids.
The entire show is a raunchy journey through space filled with explicit sex-crazed cadets with gravity-defying acrobatics acts.
Bottom line
If you're looking for an experience that combines food and entertainment in Las Vegas, Superfrico and Opium should be part of that list. It's everything, and nothing, you would except from an Italian American Psychedelic dinner and raunchy journey in space. It's the "chaotic" party invite you actually want on your calendar.
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.