A mainstay on the strip for over a decade at the Monte Carlo and now, hopefully, they’ll be a mainstay in the southwest suburbs with their newly opened, more casual French bistro that took over the old DW Bistro space. The layout is pretty much unchanged, but the addition of dark wood accents and some… Continue reading Andre’s Bistro & Bar
Tag: French
Le Petit Café & Bakery
Their out-of-the-way location probably doesn’t draw many passerby’s, no doubt relying on traffic from the nearby hospital and office parks. But, it’s a spot worth visiting if you’re in the area Their bread pudding looked small as it arrived at the table, but was filling. Served warm, the center was soft and soaked through with… Continue reading Le Petit Café & Bakery
Cafe Breizh
Spring Valley is home to yet more top-tier talent in Jerome Marchand and Pierre Gatel. The latter’s credentials are impressive — an early career in New York with Francois Payard and Alain Ducasse followed by over a decade at the Wynn and Encore. You won’t find more beautiful, artistic, well crafted pastries anywhere off the… Continue reading Cafe Breizh
Rosallie
Opened in 2015 by Frenchman Jonathan Pluvinet, Rosallie is a family business that began in the 1980s with Pluvinet’s parents’ cafe of the same name operating in the south of France. Filled with items created by family recipes, this cafe has quickly become a go-to destination in Las Vegas. The pastries are exceptional. It may… Continue reading Rosallie
MeMe’s Cafe
My son had one wish for when the school year ended — a father-son camping trip to Zion National Park. Never one to let him down, I reserved our camp site months in advance. And, after the two hour drive from Vegas, we were looking for a place to eat before entering the park and… Continue reading MeMe’s Cafe
Nanny’s
The most memorable thing about this little cafe and bakery in Summerlin is the service. The folks here are so friendly it might catch you off guard and leave you wondering why more people aren’t as kind. You can order at the counter but if you’re planning on eating there, you can grab a seat… Continue reading Nanny’s
BARDOT Brasserie
What was once a beautiful, rustic space with American Fish has been transformed into a lavish and elegant interior every bit equal to the $5 million they spent to renovate. They made this new Michael Mina spot more inviting and approachable by moving the bar to the front of the restaurant and added a small… Continue reading BARDOT Brasserie
Joel Robuchon
I can finally cross this place off my bucket list. It’s been on there since I saw it profiled on a Travel Channel show more than a decade ago. It’s a formal space that’s fit for any special occasion — like my birthday. Seating is comfortable, especially if you can get one of the corner… Continue reading Joel Robuchon
La Belle Terre Bread French Bakery Café
I’ve got a weakness for pastries and the ones here are some of the best I’ve had in town. The best of the best are the almond croissants and the chocolate almond croissants that are sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but subtle enough so you won’t regret it. You can’t go wrong with… Continue reading La Belle Terre Bread French Bakery Café
Mon Ami Gabi
Location, location, location. That’s the best thing about this place. Don’t get me wrong, the food is pretty good, but what you’re paying for is the privilege of dining on the Strip with a great view of the Bellagio fountains. Sunday brunch was crowded but we were smart enough to make reservations on our way… Continue reading Mon Ami Gabi
MIX
Once you look past the annoying spelling of miX and THEhotel (really, is the pretentious capitalization of those letters necessary?) you realize that the restaurant is more style than substance. The view, particularly from the outdoor balcony, is one of the best in town. The mod atmosphere created from the wall of bubbles in the… Continue reading MIX
La Creperie
Before heading to a presentation of the Nutcracker, we were walking through the faux streets of Paris (hotel and casino) looking for a quick bite. La Creperie fit the bill. I was actually amazed at how many people were waiting in line for their buffet, which I’ve heard bad things about. La Creperie is a… Continue reading La Creperie
Marché Bacchus
One of the best off the strip restaurants I’ve been to in this town. What the exterior lacks in curb appeal (it’s located in a dated strip mall with a non-descript facade) the interior more than makes up for it with a quaint, romantic atmosphere not found elsewhere in Las Vegas. It’s two biggest selling… Continue reading Marché Bacchus
LudoTruck
Thank you LudoTruck for making your way out to Vegas for the South Point Gourmet Food Truck Festival (11/5/11). This was the second truck I stopped at and it gave me a chance to try the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. I am, by no means, a connoisseur of this southern delicacy. It’s something… Continue reading LudoTruck
Le Petite Bistro
If I had more time I would have gotten a full meal here. Their hot dishes and sandwiches looked good — at least compared to other airport dining options. I only had time to grab a yogurt parfait before heading to my next flight. Not sure how long it was sitting there. The granola topping… Continue reading Le Petite Bistro
Patisserie Manon
This little gem of a shop can be tough to find if you don’t know where you’re looking. To save you some time, drive to the office complex behind Roy’s on Charleston. There, you’ll find a great little patisserie with some of the best macarons off of the Strip. When you walk in you’ll probably… Continue reading Patisserie Manon
Comme Ça
After eating at Blue Ribbon, the wife and I stopped by Comme Ca for dessert. If you’re there for a quick bite (like we were) grab a seat on their patio overlooking the Strip. It’s a nice view and cool atmosphere without being too busy. They also have space heaters to make you nice and… Continue reading Comme Ça
Brasserie Beck
While having a disappointing and unsatisfying meal at Zentan, the couple dining next to us highly recommended Brasserie Beck. We were still hungry so we decided to check it out. We walked in and got a table right away on a Saturday night in the back part of the restaurant. We told our waiter that… Continue reading Brasserie Beck
Baguette Cafe
I’ll admit that I’m a softee when it comes to rating locally-owned businesses. I tend to round up. But, if any local small business deserves a high rating it’s this place. I’ve seen the other 5 star Yelp reviews for Baguette Cafe and was really skeptical that a small place in an office park could… Continue reading Baguette Cafe
Fleur de Lys
— Originally posted on Yelp on 1/17/10 — Rich. Decadent. Extravagant. Those are some pretty good adjectives to describe Fleur de Lys. The restaurant is gorgeous and is a great setting for the amazing food they serve. I made reservations through Open Table and indicated that I wanted a table in a secluded, intimate part… Continue reading Fleur de Lys
Bouchon Bakery
— Originally posted on Yelp on 9/23/09 –— I came here on a Sunday afternoon wanting to try the carrot cake cookie but they were all sold out by 1pm. The guy working there said people buy them up 5 or 6 at a time. I guess that means they’re pretty good. So, I tried… Continue reading Bouchon Bakery
Daniel Boulud Brasserie
— Originally posted on Yelp on 9/8/09 –— We ate at DB Brasserie as part of Restaurant Week. Even though we showed up ten minutes before our reservations they were happy to seat us. They proceeded to show us to our table on the patio. It was 2-top in a high-traffic area so we asked… Continue reading Daniel Boulud Brasserie