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Walking up from the outside, I was a little disappointed about the place - thought it would be "outdoors", when it's in the center of a non-descript strip mall.
But once through the automatic front doors, you're transported into a cozy wine celler at first, then through to the comfy restaurant/outdoor seating area. Totally not what I had expected from the looks of the exterior.
From moderately priced champagnes to ultra high end bordeaux, they have a large variety of great wines. You can even purchase a bottle and open it on the spot for a $10 corkage fee.
Had heard the food was good, which is why we came - and I was not disappointed. Since it was sunday, it was mostly brunch items, but pretty much everything we tried was very tasty. A few dishes of note:
-Buckwheat crepes: savory crepes are usually salty due to the sauce that's poured on. Not the case here. Crepe was soft and tender, with the chicken and mushroom going together nicely, and a light thyme creme sauce to tie it all together.
-Croque madame: frenchy countryside comfort food. Love me a good thick piece of bread, and boy, their pain di mie was amazing. Thick cuts of ham and two gooey over-easy eggs to tie it all together. Yum.
-Lobster salad croissant: There's something really good about home made pastries and bread. No corner cutting here. Fresh lobster meat, mixed with creamy avocado, piled on top of a fresh baked croissant.
The kids really dug the lake view and hung around quietly watching the turtles swim around, while the adults ate and socialized. Overall a great experience. Highly recommended if you can stomach the drive into the heart of sSummerlin.
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