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| - Being that we don't live in Henderson, in fact we live exactly 30 miles from here, there was no way I was going to pass up checking them out while in the area. I've now been able to stop in here twice and have been pleasantly surprised each time.
Located on Stephanie just north of Paseo Verde, 346 Patisserie is Vegas', err Henderson's newest gelato/dessert shop. This bright little shop is doing things a bit different than just about everyone else in town though. Not only do they offer a constantly rotating gelato selection, but they also rotate a pretty large variety of other treat items too. From flavored marshmallows and macarons, to cookies, croissants, tarts and even rarely seen basque cakes. What 346 does though is perfectly summed up by Shirley B. and her example of combining art and science into their treats. On that note alone, it's worth stopping by just to see what they're all about.
On our first visit, we walked in only about 15 minutes from closing. Even so, Amber was more than willing to talk to us and explain their concepts, all while letting us sample anything we wanted. The level of service she offers definitely matches the product. You can tell she is extremely passionate about what her and husband do. It's also very clear that they are knowledgable about their products and have spent a lot of time developing them. With that being said, it's also pretty neat to hear them talk about experimenting with things and even bringing them out for customers. As an example, she let us know about some new truffle infused croissants they are working on and will be offering up in the next week or so. It's cool to hear that they are willing to do things that really aren't done very often, and they aren't afraid to take feedback that could easily go either way.
Now that we have been here on a couple occasions, we've got to try a few different things. We've mainly come for gelato, but that doesn't mean their other dessert items aren't excellent either. So far every gelato flavor we've tried has been extremely on point and didn't disappoint in the slightest. A great tip first posted by Lore D. is that they'll even do half scoops for you at no additional charge. Not only does this give you an opportunity to get more flavors without having too much, but you can do so without spending extra money. The gelato itself has a very good texture that's both creamy and smooth making for a near perfect gelato mouthfeel. Stand outs for me have been Toasted Almond, Ghost Pepper and Jasmine Milk Tea. Each of these brought an exact flavor that you expected with each and every bite.
The toppings for the gelato is another area where 346 shines for me. Using the art and science example is perfect when you talk about their topping choices. Using liquid nitrogen, Amber takes ordinary items and turns them into something special. A toasted marshmallow turns into a delicate combination of crunchy and gooey little bites with just a hint of smokiness. Ordinary honey turns into a frozen strand that almost resembles pieces of glass, yet as it warms up just melts in your mouth. And chocolate mousse transforms into crunchy bits of chocolate flavor bursts. So far, not a single one of the toppings has let me down. Not to mention, it's pretty fun to watch them being made.
But as I said, 346 isn't just about gelato. Their treat selection is just as good. We've only tried a couple different things, but stand outs for me so far were the Salted Caramel Tart and macarons. I had both a Raspberry macaron and a Black & White Truffle macaron that were both excellent. Their ability to present the flavor without being overpowering speaks for itself. The macarons themselves are executed well and some of the better ones you can get in town if you ask me.
Price-wise they are a little bit on the high side. With everything being made in house though, I understand why there's a higher premium. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. And at 346, that's high quality desert with a lot of passion and forward-thinking behind it. Regardless of the distance, we'll definitely be regulars.
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