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| - A night to savor with good company, especially of the romantic kind. Overlooks the Strip and the recurring water show below, which partially explains why the Eiffel Tower may push past the price envelope, at times. Or maybe this is just Vegas, done in style. Regardless, when you're here, enjoy yourself and celebrate all things good.
One reason to come here was the Chef had created Brasserie Jo, in Chicago, one of my favorite places ever.
Do ask for a window seat when you approach the Hostess stand. Repair at the swanky and luxurious bar as they make your table ready. Take in the room now, because soon you'll be looking out onto the beautiful vista -- as well as at your beautiful dining companion. And when food begins to arrive, you will want to gaze deeply into the works of art that wait demurely on your plates.
*Maine Lobster Salad, Watermelon Tartar, Water Chestnuts, Pistachio Vinaigrette is a delightful starter. Fresh, light and substantial all at once.
* Warm Caesar a la Francaise, Capers, Garlic was not entirely satisfying. Though the Romaine confidently snapped and crunched beautifully, the *warm* part was absent. True, we had the dressing on the side. But the atypical Caesar dressing came room temp at best. My dining companion spotted our salad waiting on a table or stand nearby for several minutes before it got delivered by a backwaiter/busboy. Halfway into the salad we informed our server about the temperature problem. He apologized but made no efforts to remedy the situation there and then, nor later at the time of the bill.
While debating which entrees to try, I thought our server gilded the lily saying how rare it is to see dishes like Dover Sole and the Beef Wellington on a menu. I saw them both offered at Mon Ami Gabi.
*Sea Bass, Shaved Asparagus, Quinoa Gallette, Champagne Brown Butter Broth was appreciated by my dining companion -- though I felt it to be far too lemony, and fairly mundane. Adequate, but not thrilling.
*Boneless Organic Rabbit, Braised Carrots Confits, Mustard Jus, however, I thought was Outstanding! The description relies on the verbal, though, and here our server got it just right. While half the dish is simply (and perfectly), the second part was a a more complex sausage made from the loin mixed with some vegetables -- so flavorful. Highly recommended. The carrots (haha) were delicious too.
*Chocolate Souffle was a perfect ending. While someone here on Yelp grumbled it was small -- I think it was just right. I love a great Chocolate Souffle and when it's not great, I tell the restaurant there and then. This was great.
We muddled a bit over wine choices, and our server wasn't a great help. Maybe because they were busy, but we fairly soon enough got a nice visit from the Sommelier who steered us to a lovely White Bordeaux. We began the night with some fun cocktails off the Drink List. And we ended with excellent coffee and a latte.
We loved the bread selection and the re-appearance of the gent who delivered them. A different guy, alas, dropped my salad utensils on me as they slipped off the plate. Also, when we sat down and were asked about the water, still or sparkling -- it would have been appropriate to mention bottled or not. Not the end of the world, but a teensy bit presumptuous. The not-so-warm Caesar, the bobbling busboy contributed to this being a four not five star review. Still, it was a fabulous dinner.
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