If you’re a true connoisseur of fine food, the name “Thomas Keller” no doubt will give you goosebumps. After all, Keller is associated with some of the most famous restaurants in the world, including The French Laundry or Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, Calif., which between them have won every award known to man. And yes, getting a table at either is no easy feat. But just because you’re in Las Vegas doesn’t mean you have to miss out on Keller’s genius. You’ll get the full French experience he offers at Bouchon in The Venetian.
Bouchon aims to replicate French bistro classics, all with Keller’s inimitable spin. Start your meal by choosing from an enormous collection of starters, all equally flavorful and mouthwatering. We particularly recommend escargots de Bourgogne, featuring Burgundy snails in parsley-garlic butter and accompanied by a Bouchon Bakery puff pastry. (While you’re at the host property, make sure to pay a visit to Bouchon Bakery, where you can enjoy macarons and many other Parisian delights.)
Main courses here are equally tempting, especially the truffle croque madame, a grilled ham and cheese sandwich on brioche smothered with truffle Mornay sauce and topped with a fried egg and served with truffle fries; moules au safran, Maine bouchot mussels steamed with white wine, Dijon mustard and saffron and served with fries; and poulet roti, roasted chicken with carmelized Brussels sprouts, bacon lardons and Dijon chicken jus.
As you would expect at a French restaurant, desserts here are delightful and the perfect end to your experience. Take your choice of a crème brûlée with vanilla bean custard, tarte au citron with lemon sabayon and pine nut crust, profiteroles with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce, and chocolate Bouchons, warm chocolate brownies served with vanilla ice cream, cocoa nibs and chocolate sauce.
The Venetian, 702.414.6200
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