Thomas Keller's Bouchon

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-76768837855308568112008-04-29T00:30:00.001+05:302008-04-29T00:59:54.050+05:302008-04-29T00:59:54.050+05:30Thomas Keller's Bouchon<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHj2b4Y_TI/AAAAAAAABsE/RK5rP-mRwdY/s1600-h/Bouchon.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193182369671609650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 5px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Bouchon Las Vegas" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHj2b4Y_TI/AAAAAAAABsE/RK5rP-mRwdY/s320/Bouchon.jpg" border="0" /></a>It ain't quite the French Laundry, but that's the closest I could get to this time! Like the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouchon">bouchons</a> of Lyon after which it was modeled, world-renowned chef <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Keller">Thomas Keller's</a> Bouchon serves an award-winning menu of bistro classics and daily specials, featuring the best seasonal products available. Located in the Venezia tower of the Venetian in Las Vegas, Bouchon is quite clearly the top ranking restaurant in this resort-hotel. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHj274Y_UI/AAAAAAAABsM/56LyC5FTiqE/s1600-h/IMG_4146.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193182378261544258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Breads at Bouchon" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHj274Y_UI/AAAAAAAABsM/56LyC5FTiqE/s320/IMG_4146.jpg" border="0" /></a>The restaurant's exquisite decor is the perfect setting for its award-winning culinary delights. Soaring ceiling, potted plants, close tables, dark-wood furniture, and Parisian murals, together result in a great ambiance. The menu was interesting: printed on a thin sheet of paper that was folded around the napkins. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk6r4Y_VI/AAAAAAAABsU/F8EZpSFfiXI/s1600-h/IMG_4147.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193183542197681490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Carrot Soup at Bouchon" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk6r4Y_VI/AAAAAAAABsU/F8EZpSFfiXI/s320/IMG_4147.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk7L4Y_WI/AAAAAAAABsc/Aniwvwagsac/s1600-h/IMG_4149.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193183550787616098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Roast Lamb at Bouchon" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk7L4Y_WI/AAAAAAAABsc/Aniwvwagsac/s320/IMG_4149.jpg" border="0" /></a>I chose their specials for today: Sweet carrot soup followed by an entree of roast leg of lamb, thinly sliced and served on a bed on greens, peppers and lamb jus. For dessert I ordered the coffee infused custard. The Pinot Noir went splendidly with my lamb entree; actually, the lamb was so good, it would have been great by itself. The dessert too was smooth and creamy and a fitting end to a great meal. The Spanish dessert wine our waiter recommended was very good too! <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk-r4Y_YI/AAAAAAAABss/SKXas7LB154/s1600-h/IMG_4152.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193183610917158274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Infused Custard at Bouchon" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk-r4Y_YI/AAAAAAAABss/SKXas7LB154/s320/IMG_4152.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk974Y_XI/AAAAAAAABsk/i_sla616VCg/s1600-h/IMG_4151.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193183598032256370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="Cheese Plate at Bouchon" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_DPqKQp9pCA8/SBHk974Y_XI/AAAAAAAABsk/i_sla616VCg/s320/IMG_4151.jpg" border="0" /></a>I think the sauteed scallops which some of my dinner companions turned out fine as did the cheese plattter. All in all a great evening! Everything I ate, I liked very much. The service lived up to its reputation; the waitstaff was knowledgeable, friendly and fast. Incidentally, this bistro has a great oyster bar too if you are so inclined, and they also serve a first-class breakfast in the mornings. Shantanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775725512802702601noreply@blogger.com7