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| - Since I could never snatch a reservation at Thomas Keller's infamous The French Laundry in Yountville (2 hrs. from me), I had to try Bouchon all the way in LV to sample Mr. Keller's culinary excellence. Even though Bouchon offers more homestyle French comfort food, I didn't sense any sacrifice in the quality. My husband and I shared a half dozen fresh oysters, the Steak Frites, and the Cod special. The oysters were served on ice and they tasted super fresh with very minimal taste of "fishiness". They were served with cocktail sauce, a pungent horseradish sauce, and a French-style wine-based vinaigrette. The Steak came with a MOUNTAIN of pomme frittes which were crispy and perfectly seasoned with a bit of salt and parsley. I ordered the Steak medium (which they recommended) and the meat was absolutely melting in my mouth. It must've been a marbled cut for it to be that tender. The Cod was steamed and came with a side of greens, a wheat-like crepe, and some smoked salmon on top. The Cod was moist and was only seasoned by some butter but the balance of the whole dish between the subtle taste of the cod, the smokiness of the salmon, and the saltiness of the greens was done really well. I really enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered and would definitely take advantage of this gem tucked away in the Venetian hotel. The restaurant has a casual yet sophisticated environment with large windows to create a very un-stuffed feel. If it's not too hot, try the patio seating for a nice brunch/lunch on the terrace. Then after your meal, head downstairs for dessert at the Bouchon Bakery!
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