"2009-09-23T00:00:00"^^ . "4"^^ . "Feeling lucky at the slot machines and want to blow your winnings on a delicious meal? Bouchon is the place to go, tres bon!\n\nThis bright and bustling bistro smells of fresh bread, butter, and dough (literally and figuratively). From many friends' recommendations, I made my fiance take me to Bouchon for a fancy brunch before we left Vegas. Nice and helpful service from our waitress; who warned that the Bouchon French Toast I was eyeing would border more on \"dessert\" than a breakfast. Instead, she recommends the Chicken Waffle - chicken that's been roasted for 13 hours served with a bacon and chive waffle. What's a hungry girl to do with such tantalizing options? I order BOTH. \n\nBouchon French Toast - so decadent, moist, and sweet that your heart nearly stops beating. Is it from the sinful joy? The overdose of butter from the brioche and custard? Possibly both. Served warm with apple slices and surrounded in a sweet syrup, it's heavenly. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rcaPajgKOJC2vo_l3xa42A?select=-cq-gP1fWeO_CDgUAnIN9Q\n\nChicken Waffle was also a savory dish. After 13 hours, you can bet it was pretty damn tender! It's served with a Tahitian vanilla bean butter, which is quite light with a hint of sweetness. The bacon and chive waffle had a saltiness and light texture that complemented the chicken; though it was more of a lunch item than breakfast. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rcaPajgKOJC2vo_l3xa42A?select=Ipb7CRbmMzLwTvoOu9ut9g\n\nThe highlight of my expensive, indulgent meal was the Strawberry Fields bubbly. It's made with a rare fragoli wild strawberry liquer and albrecht cremant ( a brut rose). Formerly only found in Europe (Italy and France), the fragoli wild strawberry liquer was recently released in the States. After a hunt for strawberry wine in Italy, this was the first time I'd ever seen it in restaurants! Served with bits of wild strawberries floating on the top, it was fresh with a slightly bitter berry aftertaste. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rcaPajgKOJC2vo_l3xa42A?select=FIdqskPmuUbaW1kSK_sBdg\n\nDespite being $90 poorer after the bill (including my fiance's juicy steak with pomme frites), I felt satisfied that I left Vegas having devoured one of the most exquisite brunches to date. For a more affordable experience, don't be like my impulsive self and greedily order two breakfast items."^^ . "5"^^ . "2"^^ . . . . "5"^^ .