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| - I was really disappointed that I didn't get to go to Bouchon the last time I went to Vegas, so this time I made sure I had Bouchon locked in for dinner during my visit. Looking over the menu online before I visit, I was fairly surprised at how affordable most of the items were (for Vegas standard).
We ordered quite a few appetizers - the grand plateau, (waiter recommended) crispy pork belly, and a creamy lentil soup. The grand plateau was exactly what I expected, FRESH, quality seafood from different parts of the country. The sauces that they paired with was interesting. If you like raw seafood, I would highly recommend this. The crispy pork belly -WOW, just WOW. Let's just say this, I put a piece of it in my mouth and my only reaction was to close my eyes and smile. I don't use this term very often, but the pork belly was definitely "slap your mother good". I am not usually a fan of lentil soup, but the reason why I ordered it was because it was served with a horseradish maple bacon creme fraiche. The soup was alright (but then again I've never really been a fan of lentil soup). The creme fraiche, as I suspected, brought this dish to a whole other level. The texture of the lentils and the flavor of the bacon was definitely enhanced by the hint of horseradish. For a guy that has never liked lentil soup, I definitely ate a lot of it.
For entree, I got the steak frites just because Anthony Bourdain raved that these were the "best fries EVER" on his show on the Travel Channel. Were they the best fries ever?? I don't know about ever, but they were pretty good but it wasn't mind blowing like I expected it to be. The fries are similar to the *perfect* McDonald's fries (I love Micky D fries), but not to soggy ones. The whole batch was crispy and well... perfect. I guess I just don't really know where the "best fries ever" are... In the end, it's just french fries... The steak was cooked perfectly to order. Meat was tender. Seasoning was spot on.
I had the profiteroles for dessert. It was pretty cool that the waiter actually poured the chocolate sauce in front of you. The dessert tasted awesome.
The service was great. Waiter had a lot of suggestions and was friendly. Everything was served in a timely matter. Bouchon Bistro is a must if you're in Vegas.
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