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Stopped in Saturday morning before my flight leaving Vegas with wife and in-laws, and tried the following:
Chicken and Waffles - Chicken is absolutely tender with a perfect balance of seasoning on the skin. Waffles were crisp on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside, with some type of fruit (raisin?) that added a hint of sweetness along with some herbs. The waiter claimed it was life changing, and while it wasn't quite THAT good, it was definitely delicious.
Smoked Salmon on Baguette - Wonderful smoked salmon in terms of flavor and texture, and the baguette was perfect. This is one of the few times that my wife finished her dish before mine (the other being Ippudo Ramen in NYC). It says something.
Omelette - I didn't get to try this... but I've never seen my father in law clean his plate so fast before. It must've been good. Or he must've been really hungry. Or the combination of the two.
Corn Beef Hash - For those that are expecting the stuff from a can, you will be disappointed. This is freshly corned beef, tender and great flavor, not the mushy stuff in a can that people have come to expect and love (which has it's own merits as well). Excellent dish.
Verdict: Pastries were phenomenal, location is excellent, service was perfect, food was very memorable (my mother-in-law even wrote us to thank us again for taking them to breakfast, and raved about the coffee and crossaint). In short - the brunch meal was excellent and worth a trip!
Finally, someone here mentioned that Thomas Keller doesn't keep an eye on the place, however I saw him walk out of the kitchen while I was here and sit down at a table to have breakfast with someone... I would've asked for a picture, but the conversation looked like it may have been an interview and I didn't want to be one of those rude fanboys... I rest assured that Chef Keller still oversees the work done here.
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