California spoiled me with the discovery of macarons. My friends and I would take advantage of most opportunities to sample the macarons that any cafe had to offer. When I moved back, macarons became scarce and my craving was left unfulfilled. Cue the search on Yelp which led me to Bouchon and other patisseries on the Strip.
Most people get lost trying to find this hidden nook of baked goods, so remember that it's located underneath a set of escalators near a candy store. Also note that the bakery is separate from the restaurant. You'll also need to find another place to enjoy your treats since there's no seating area.
Along with their baked goods, Bouchon also offers sandwiches, salads and coffee. I opted for the raspberry and pistachio macarons. They both had strong distinct flavors, but the filling was too sweet for my liking. While I understand the difficulty of making macarons and that they're on the Strip, $3.50 for a macaron is pretty expensive despite how big they are. Their red velvet cupcake was moist and had more than enough icing on it.
There's no doubt that their pastries are of good quality, but I was left underwhelmed by their selection and some of their prices.