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| - This review has been long overdue with my first visit dating back to the beginning of 2011. Each of my three visits since then have not strayed from fantastic. It's no secret that I am a huge fan of Thomas Keller and I'm simply grateful that I can access one of his restaurants easily.
A beautiful restaurant with wonderful views of the Venetian courtyard, floor-to-ceiling windows, but it doesn't feel too fancy with the bustling atmosphere. It's such a wonderful setting for breakfast or brunch and catching up with old friends. The service is always phenomenal. On my last visit (09/08/13), our server and busser were both so friendly with great personalities! My friend and I had so much fun interacting with them. The server was even kind enough to write down the details of the special since I want to report it accurately for my review and photos! He even signed the paper, haha.
I have tried the Croque Madame, French Toast, Salmon Tartare, Omelette Du Jour (12/31/11), Chicken and Waffles, Beignets, and Breakfast Pot Pie. I have also tried their French 77 and Hibiscus cocktails. Everything is really great! On my most recent trip, the Breakfast Pot Pie was the chef's special composed of a Bouchon puff pastry, scrambled eggs, cherry heirloom tomatoes, country gravy, and crispy bacon and served with Pommes Persillade. The "Chicken and Waffles" is a dish I will always go back to even though I want to try so many other dishes. The roasted chicken is always juicy, skin crispy, and with the Sauce Chasseur, really savory. Paired with the bacon and chive waffles and maple syrup. The perfect sweet and salty relationship. The pot pie was actually my least favorite of all the dishes I've had.
I absolutely recommend Bouchon for a nice brunch with a loved one, a great setting for a morning date! Always check out the chef's specials for the day as well!
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