Location: Cosmopolitan= high expectations for me since this is my favorite hotel on the strip. Inside the Cosmo, I have to say it is a bit difficult to find but as long as you look for directions to the Wicked Spoon, it's right next door. While waiting to go inside, I noticed many people go up to the bouncers and ask if it was the Wicked Spoon, it was kind of funny actually because the bouncers showed them it's right next to it without having an annoyed look on their face. I can't imagine how many times they are asked that question, because the entrances are really too close together. \n\nFrom the outside you have no idea what to expect. There are big doors that you can't see in and get a peek what is happening inside. I have to say, I wouldn't know it is a restaurant inside if I did not read the reviews. It's not a restaurant in which you can walk up, see the menu posted, and see the seating from the from of it and ask the hostess to seat you. Later on I spoke with the manager and he told me you need reservations normally. It is not very \""inviting\"" from the outside, so I am assuming they don't get many people just walking by wanting to come in, since you really can't tell what's behind the closed doors, giving it some mystery. \n\nThere were about 8-10 hosts/guards standing outside and letting people in, making it feel exclusive to gain entry. When we walked through the doors, there was a room almost like a rotunda with more rooms with closed doors. We were led to the theater room. I was impressed when I entered. I liked the music, the small venue, the dim lights and there are 2 bars on each side of the round stage and seating area. The drinks were free but to me, very watered down taste and nothing special. I am hoping that the drinks everyone raves about in the other reviews are much better, because they are paying top dollar for those drinks. Since mine were free, I could not complain much. \n\nWe get seated and the show starts, first with some comedy which I found offensive at times and just not funny at all. The acts, most were pretty entertaining and kept my interest. The contortionist (disturbing), dragon guy (annoying and not funny) his dog was the cutest part but it was also really sad as the dog was shaking and scared. The tightrope walker, walked and jumped, nothing amazing. The acts I did enjoy were the balancing act, hottie in the bathtub, fire girl, wine glass music, and the others. I don't think the acts amazed me, but it kept my interest to wonder what was next. \n\nComedy -1 star\nVenue/Concept/Intimate vibe/connecting rooms- 5 stars\n\nI think if I had paid for the tickets, I am not sure it's worth the price I saw on their website. I am curious to try the restaurant even though it looks really pricey and supposedly the acts that are on the stage, those people wander throughout the bar/restaurant and do a little \""scene\"" from whatever they did on the stage. I wonder if this is seen from the restaurant room or only the VIP area with the couches/restaurant area? I am curious about that. \n\nAs I walked around, I loved the idea of different rooms and found them to be quite unique.  I did see the people who were up on the stage socializing after in the bar area. I am not sure if this is how it usually is or because it was the grand opening night. \n\nI am now interested in seeing Absinthe.I also have to note that every employee I encountered there was very friendly and nice!!!