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| - WHAT do you mean you have been in operation for 15 years and I didn't know about you. I failed FAILED AS A FOODIE, it took me 15 years to find Alize, but now I know where it is!!!
This is one of the best French restaurants I have been to, and since I love French food I have been to many. Let's start with the view. You are on the 56th floor of The Palms, with a vista to the entire Vegas skyline. The views are spectacular.
Next lets discuss old school European service. The kind that keeps me running back to europe, the kind that has been forgotten in the US. Where wait staff master the art of their trade and this is their career and take great pride in it. That is the staff you will find here. Class and elegance throughout the entire dinner experience.
Then we have the food.. OMG the food. This is French cuisine, but it has a slight Mediterranean twist to it. Possibly a nod to the Maloof family, but definitely a successful twist.
Hubby ordered the escargot as a starter and the rack of lamb as his entree. I ordered the seared foie gras as my appetizer and the veal wellington for my main. I also ordered a Grand Marnier Soufflé at this time, because it takes 25 minutes to prepare. We were served a delicious amuse bouche and choices of bread. Of course beautiful european butter sat in the center of our table as well. Everything was delicious. Chef sent out another pre course, the most beautiful tiny panna cotta with apricot puree and blackberry. ALL of this was so good, the panna cotta was divine.
Then our appetizers arrived, so beautiful to look at. I was shocked at how generous of a portion my foie gras was. It was cooked flawlessly and it was paired with fruit and cream and I enjoyed every bite of it. Hubby ordered the escargot, which are served on bone marrow in the bone and topped with garlic herb butter (emphasis on the herb), heirloom tomatoes and garlic chips. He was in love. Our staff, without prompting, brought out the bread tray for him. They recognized that the escargot required something to sop up all the gorgeous sauce and marrow. Neither of us left a drop of food, it was that good.
Then our main entree arrived. Presentation is everything and they know how to present. As soon as the domes were removed we both went OOOOO AAAAA, and looks were not deceiving, they tasted as wonderful as they looked. My veal wellington was tender, so flavorful and delicious. Unfortunately I had filled up on bread and pre starters and starters and could not finish my meal, but it wasn't for lack of trying. This was exceptional. Hubby didn't speak through his meal, but he kept saying mmmmmm. He is a lamb chop snob, because in all honesty he makes some of the best I have ever had, and he was floored with his dish. He would have never put this mix together, but he loved it. His lamb dish comes with a small falafel, a kefta sausage and it was covered in an apricot sauce. All of this worked magically together and really complemented the lamb (he wanted to make sure I said that, lol) Let's just say, it was a huge hit and he's already planning our next visit to Alize.
Dessert is NOT to be missed. No one does it like the French and Alize is very French. My soufflé was sublime. Light, airy and delicious. I wish I had more room in my belly to finish the whole thing. Hubby had creme brûlée and he didn't share.. LOL
Do not let the fact that this restaurant is not on the strip stop you from going. It is worth the 4 minute drive, your mouth and eyes will reward you kindly.
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