. "0"^^ . . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . "2010-05-02T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . "The first stop on my birthday extravaganza was Bouchon. 3 adults and 2 children. \n\nIt is beautiful inside of Bouchon. Their big windows make it a warm and inviting place to enjoy brunch.\n\nThe part that stood out most for this brunch was the word: SPILL.\n\nI heard it yelled behind me, in slow motion almost. I looked forward and saw grape-fruit juice all over the table, I turned back around and saw people coming from all around with towels prepared, and still heard the calls of: \"Spill, she spilled!\" \n\nMy 21 year old clumsy sister spilled her juice all over the table. I'm giving Bouchon an extra-star for their quick table change which showed their service. It was quite embarrassing, but undoubtedly the funniest part of the meal. I still get a good chuckle thinking about it.\n\nANYWAYS: The FOOD!\n\nI REALLY wanted to love Bouchon. I've dreamed about dining here (but mostly The French Laundry, which I WILL one day...) forever now, and finally I did..... I ordered the Croque Madame, which was good! Don't get me wrong, I highly enjoyed the sandwich and their fritas are tasty too! My daughter munched most of mine. \n\nI just didn't get that WOW factor I had been expecting, maybe I ordered the wrong item? The only time I did have a melting-in-my-seat experience from yumminess was when I tried their pastries! MMmmm. We ordered 2 croissants, a banana-nut muffin for the little ones, and a nummy pecan sticky bun. Go try them, NOW!\n\nI will go back, probably for dinner before brunch again."^^ . .