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| - The wife and I were invited to join another couple for Sunday brunch at Mon Ami Gabi. It was late morning on a beautiful, clear, sunny January day. It was so nice on this particular day; we knew it would be a shame to not eat outside on Mon Ami Gabi's patio overlooking the Strip across from the Bellagio. We didn't have reservations, not that it would've helped, since outside dining was first come, first served. As luck would have it, a table was available immediately for our party and we were treated to a four top up against the rail with an unobstructed Strip-side view of passersby. Needless to say, it's one of the best people watching spots on the Strip.
We started off by sharing orders of the Housemade Country Pate ($10.95) and the trio of artisan cheeses ($15.95). The portion of pate was surprisingly generous and a great starter. The cheeses, while delicious, were nothing terribly special or unique and probably a bit overpriced compared to the seeming value of the pate and what we received for the rest of our meal. The wife and I split orders of the Warm Chicken & Brie Sandwich ($12.95) and the Butternut Squash & Brie Quiche ($13.95). The grilled chicken and brie was topped with caramelized onions and thin slices of green apple. It was a nice-looking and tasting sandwich and an overall winner. The quiche was tasty, as well, possessing a nice and buttery, flaky crust. The amount of food was plentiful for the price.
For a national chain restaurant, Mon Ami Gabi impressed me enough to want to check out its location much closer to our home in Northern Virginia. Mon Ami Gabi served up a solid meal made all the more special by its singular al fresco dining experience. If you go, go on a good weather day, and sit outside!
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