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| - One often hears a rendition of the famous adage to enjoy the journey rather than to rush through it, and this is one prime example of such great advice.
We were intrigued by the 1000 plus reviews for Bouchon, so our aim was to dine at this establishment for brunch. However, i couldn't muster any more energy to walk that extra 10 minutes through the windy Venetian Hotel, so we ended up at Postrio instead. MUST.EAT. NOW. lol. this was an amazing gem with prime real estate seating.
LUNCH FARE:
RICOTTA GNOCCHI with Sweet Fennel Sausage Bolognese ($25)
a soft ballad of flavors dance together with each bite. so soft with potatoes oozing out. each bite was outstanding and just the perfect portion.
TRIO OF HOUSE MADE SAUSAGES ($16)
Housemade Mustard, Pickled Vegetables, Grilled Country Bread, Baby Mache.
yes, appetizer portion, but i knew i had to save room for dessert. my ideal type of meal is usually 60% protein, 30% veggies, and 10% carbs, and this dish delivers exactly that. executed so well, each bite was heavenly. the sausage on the far right had pistachios, so pistachio lovers -- make note. the fuchsia looking vegetable adjacent to the pistachio sausage is actually pickled watermelon. it's not the typical watermelon that one would purchase at the local market. this type of melon had the tight texture & consistency of a daikon or a radish, yet it was a watermelon.
CHOCOLATE MELTING BEIGNETS were fabulous! ($12)
the chocolate beignets were oozing with warm chocolate filling and dusted with powdered sugar. one proper spoonful of ice cream was the perfect complement to the warm beignet. the vanilla dipping sauce was just an icing to the dish -- it was great, but not necessary, but definitely did not hurt it at all. for a dessert, everything was "not too sweet" either, which is always perfect in my books.
for Mimi L, they carry Banoffee, which is a banana & toffee cream pie ($9). Other delectable treats include chocolate cream pie ($9), warm apple pie ($9), lemon cheesecake ($10), chocolate souffle ($12), and housemade ice cream or sorbet ($8)
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SERVICE was impeccable. Our server, Luigi, was nothing short of accommodating and awesome. the pseudo "outdoor" seating gave us a great glimpse of St Mark's Square, where performers entertain passerbys. the festive atmosphere and costume of the performers really enhances the "Venetian" feel.
lastly, love how the manager emails me personally to welcome me back to the restaurant. i had received a similar email from Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at MGM Grand. great personal touch. definitely worthy of 5 stars =) Mr. Puck, i'm starting to become a fan of yours.
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