Out of three locations, this is not only the original, but where Andre himself is still the executive chef. Which means there's no excuse to go anywhere else.
It is right in downtown area, where casino noises won't bother you. A rather exclusive feeling place, the side street bears the chef's own name, which tells me that the government buildings nearby has gotten some quite good meals. Inside decor is an imitation of a basement cellar, with those rough stucco walls and random oversized bottles. A very quiet place, even though there were other diners present. My silverware clanging on the plates seemed to be echoing to both my and everyone else's horror. I tried my best to not make a mess, but we all know what happens.
For appetizers we tried the heirloom tomato salad layered with buffalo mozzarella, a very refreshing and sweet dish, and pan-seared foie gras (my mandatory item!), a light but had that great savory goodness. Not quite melt-in-your-mouth good that I have had at other places, but very good quality and this one gets points for being properly de-veined.
I had honey-glazed rack of lamb for my entree, cooked rare, it was served with a yogurt based sauce and a little dab of spinach puree. My date had the duck, which had sliced breast meat as well as thigh meat confit, it came with slices of small boiled potato layered with bits of bacon that covered the entire potato with bacon essence. All was prepared very well, as they should be, but it lives up to its reputation.
But where it really won us was in the desserts. We both ordered souffles, one chocolate and one Grand Marnier, and both were cooked to a moist level, and did not feel like soggy bread as you see in too many other places. Both were served with insanely rich sauces. Easily the best souffles I have ever had.
With kind and attentive service, this is the fancy place to go for special occasions. Expert kitchen skills, strong drinks from the bar, yet not so fancy that it requires a tie.