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| - First day in Las Vegas, and guess what? A stop in to have a Brunch / Lunch at Bonjour Bakery. An judging by the atmosphere and the food, things have not changed much... and that's a good thing!
On the menu today...
Crepe Suzette (**** 1/2 $7.95) A little toooo much Butter, but everyone likes Butter, right? If you're doing French, why not go all the way... with Crepes!
Filling a hefty 8" diameter plate, the Crepes were infused with Orange Zest... slivers of Orange Peel... and literally smothered in Butter, and topped with a small scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream, two lines of Whipped Cream and a smattering sprinkle of Almond Slivers. Also garnished with some fruit - Orange Slices, Black Berries, Blue Berries, and Raspberries.
I'm allergic to Oranges straight from the tree, but slivers of Orange Peel I can handle. The Crepes were especially good. This entree WILL take some time to arrive at your table... Don't be in a hurry when you order Crepes at Bonjour.
Coffee (**** 1/2 Large-$1.95) When I say a large Cup, it's LARGE! A huge ceramic cup over 4" in diameter.... pretty hefty and heavy... a good cup of Coffee. You have to walk up to the counter-girl-person to get it refilled, though. But, the good thing is... FREE refills for this gigantic cup.
Almond Croissant (***** $2.95) This HAD to be the best Almond Croissant EVER! This is not your ordinary Croissant covered with Almond Flakes. A HUGE Croissant filled with a Custard-like filling, with Powdered Sugar on the exterior with Almonds Flakes.
I was supposed to share this with our group... so good, I took half of it!
Nutella Crepe (***** $7.95) As large as my Crepe Suzette, but literally SMOTHERED with Nutella with Dabs of Whipped Cream. For my part, I can't take THAT MUCH Nutella... but everyone else at the table was gobbling this Crepe UP! The review is a reflection of the comments around the table for this Crepe!
My youngest son's fiancee, who is a Chef, said the Crepe was pefectly made... a little singed at the edges, but delectably delicate. Now, I can't get this worked up over JUST Nutella... I think I only took a couple of bites. But, my son was surprised I liked Crepe Suzette...
Chicken BLT Sandwich (***** 1/2-My Rating ****-My son's rating $9.50) I only had 1/4 of the Sandwich plus a half of the Salad that accompanies the Sandwich. I have to preface the review... I NEVER order Chicken on a Sandwich as most places over-cook the Chicken and the result is dry and tough. Not today, though.
For my part, I thought the Chicken was tender and moist, but what I appreciated the most was the strip of Bacon was not your typical fast food see-right-through slice of supposed Bacon. Also with Dijon Mustard, and a heavy dose of Mayonnaise... Good.
My son, who is also a Chef, thought the Chicken was slightly Dry, but tasted very good.
The accompanying Salad was your typical Greenery Salad, with a French / Italian Vinaigrette Dressing.
Chocolate Croissant (**** $2.95) Divided rating... My son's order... rated very good for his rating... His fiancee thought too dry on the outside, but tender inside.
Egg / Bacon Sandwich (**** $7.99) My youngest son's fiancee's order... She did not like Dijon along with Eggs... But thought, on the whole, the Sandwich was very good along with the Salad.
Just as my thoughts about Bonjour Bakery like the last visit... it seems all the Euro or Middle Eastern, African emigres gravitate towards this French Bakery... for whatever reason....
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