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| - Congratulations Thomas Keller. My meal, actually my whole experience, at Bouchon was the best dining experience I've had to date. Everything about it was exceptional from start to finish.
We were seated at a great table and were instantly welcomed by our waiter. He was very friendly and helpful, helping us make several selections, and was always attentive but never overbearing.
We selected a fabulous wine from their list and the half carafe turned out to be the perfect size. At the conclusion of our meal I also ordered one of their cocktails- the Bridgette Bardot- which was phenomenal. I was nervous it would be overly sweet but it had a perfect apple flavor, a real apple flavor, not a sickly sweet syrup. I highly suggest it.
We started with the escargot in pastry puff that was soaked in oil and garlic. It was one of their specials for that day so I'm not sure if it's always on the menu but if it is, I would highly recommend ordering it. I ordered the gnocchi for dinner which was absolutely extraordinary. The gnocchi is made differently from Italian style gnocchi, with no potato but instead pastry puff. The portion was very generous and the combination with tomatoes, leeks, and goat cheese was perfect. My husband ordered the slow-cooked lamb shoulder, also a special not on the menu, and couldn't believe how amazing it was. The lamb literally fell apart with the touch of the fork and was perfectly seasoned and was complimented by the garlic risotto. The waiter informed us that Keller actually pioneered a new method of slow cooking that was so different that he and a few other chefs had to devise the health code regulations that govern the new method because there was no standard for it. The waiter informed us that they always offer some special slow roasted dish - whether it be meat, vegetable or even fruit for dessert. I would highly recommend getting whatever dish features this amazing technique.
For dessert we chose the beignets, which are cream filled fried dough pastries that came with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce. They were the perfect way to finish off the meal. My husband enjoyed a very good cappuccino and we both enjoyed the plate of mini cookies that they brought to us. The sommelier also helped my husband choose a cigar from their cigar menu for later in the night.
This was truly a fantastic dining experience. I am eager to return and try their brunch and I highly recommend it for a relatively inexpensive dinner in Vegas.
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