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| - 3.5 stars
after reading all the glowing reviews and receiving 2 michelin stars, i was expecting to be absolutely blown away...the service was excellent and the decor was stunning...but the food was somewhat disapppointing. not to say that it wasn't good, but just not 2 star michelin good...so, i guess l'atelier will continue to be my favorite restaurant in las vegas...for now
i do have to say that the basket of mini madeleines we were served at the end of the meal were...D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S...sorry nancy silverton...your's can't even compare...i dare say that it was even worthy of eliciting a proustian effect...that = pretty damn good...unworthy of mentioning were the thoughtful but kind of gross package of house-made lemon macarons i was given as a gift...why is it so hard to get decent macarons?? nik, the next time you're in paris, can you express me some decent macarons pleeeeeease??
onto the food:
amuse bouche: wagyu tartare, lobster tempura, fried risotto ball, parsnip and apple soup with fennel powder, cracker with white cheddar cheese filling
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=k4VtDJG1EzXU-hyaxcMUIw
tuna carpaccio topped with fresh huckleberries and crème fraîche
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=4-Cnoh2kHKJa858uZ3-vaQ
prawn carpaccio with celery leaves
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=FAP0U-04RiPGwJEWhZ3scw
lobster, leek risotto topped with small japanese crab
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=0-eMPu7nswUjI0ScXgQE-w
squid ink pasta, butter poached lobster, baby brussel sprouts topped with uni
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=_7W3u8KRIqgI_PZJB7wYcA
foie gras with mustard greens and sliced turnips
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=sJKFiZYMvXjDInrCtmpzTA
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=nSVBWD8n18myV7ZMjXq2Dw
parmesan crusted dover sole, wild mushrooms, baby savoy cabbage with cabbage foam
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=-X58EmKyMLH1_0KL1d0tqg
herb crusted rack of lamb and loin of lamb
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=HjwbQeiideLkVzayNTuaBw
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=3DxW0BVzASqUZM7C7w9AYg
parnsip custard with crispy marrow, arugula salad with shaved parmesan, and sliced kobe
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=vSjdzQfd2Rs9lzIms5zooA
intermezzo: panna cotta with tropical fruit
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=qOSA6BVq49j3Ti9qELjEUQ
intermezzo: coconut tapioca with tropical fruit and pineapple chip
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=HJtGrbH1RWdzyTmqHlg4kg
mascarpone "cannoli" with expresso ice cream
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=2VRskLlwBE5isiak2MO1zg
banana beignet, peanut butter ice cream and dark chocolate brownies
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=TxqarNCtCUx20wnEx8xAtw
petit fours
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=P20G7FOlqP-Ies5kVltI3Q
fresh madeleines
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/lQ9VmIWvM6v-rONPkYX8aQ?select=7L6JkBabc3hFoKljPVHG-Q
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