CRAFTkitchen
Coffee, Biscotti
CK Monkey Bread
Ube Kouign Amann / Pumpkin Cheesecake Kouign Amann
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffin / Vegan Gluten Free Cherry Almond Scone
Milk Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate Mousse
Crab Cake Bites – Tartar Sauce, Micro Greens, Egg Yolk
Kids Funfetti Birthday Pancakes – Maple Syrup
Churro Waffles – Cinnamon-Sugar, Caramel Sauce
Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast – Vanilla Bean Custard Filling, Caramelized Toast, Fresh Whipped Cream, Maple Syrup, Strawberries
Croissant Sammy – Housemade Croissant, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Egg, Green Salad
Sweet Potato French Fries, Bacon Maple Aioli
Caramel Apple Pancakes – Buttermilk Pancakes, Caramelized Golden Delicious Apples, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream
Chicken Mole Benedict – Sweet Corn Sopes, Chipotle Chicken, Poached Egg, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Mole Sauce, Cotija, Cilantro
From the day CRAFTkitchen opened it raised the bar for breakfast Valley-wide, and on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years Jaret and Tami’s little place in Henderson again dazzled with quality and creativity plus service that attests to well-trained employees working with a sense of pride.
Six years old just prior to Halloween, the Blinn’s investment of money, time and talent paying off thanks to their commitment to quality and community, it was arriving at noon that five guests were seated on the Restaurant’s left half, several familiar servers all moving quickly but purposefully with masks on their faces.
Still as bright and tidy as day one, living walls and art from the Blinn’s daughter flanking the Coffee Bar and Pastry cases full of delights, it was shortly after seating that beverages were served, brewed to order Coffee bold and balanced while Lattes found added depth in Milk with a tiny Biscotti at their side.
Surrounded by folks of all ages, a “35-40 minute wait” avoided by calling ahead, it was with four of the aforementioned Baked Goods that dining got started, the Cherry Scone crumbly but moist despite a lack of Gluten or Animal Products while Jaret’s seasonal Muffin packed Pumpkin remains reference-standard.
Continuing with Kouign Amann, pockets of melted Butter visible amidst flaky layers, one would be hard-pressed to decide which was tops among Ube Coconut or Pumpkin Cheesecake, the best bet a side-by-side tasting, but only if that still allows enough stomach space for Sin City’s best Monkey Bread.
Equally indecisive regarding Pancakes, both Caramel Apple and Kid’s Birthday style light and fluffy, off-menu specials arrived sweet by way of Milk Chocolate Brownies with Raspberry Jam and Chocolate Mousse with savory well-represented via golden Crab Cake Bites.
Continuing savory, Gluten-free diners would be smart to check out Blinn’s Benny featuring Chicken Mole atop Sweet Corn Sopes while others without such allergies can indulge in The Croissant Sammy featuring thick-cut Bacon, Sharp Cheddar and Eggs
Adding Fries from the “regular” menu, though calling CRAFTkitchen’s Sweet Potatoes with Maple Bacon Aioli anything but exceptional is a mistake, don’t forget either the Cinnamon-Sugar coated Churro Waffles or Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast that has gotten better and better with time.
FIVE STARS: Undeniably a fan, the entire Valley remains fortunate to have CRAFTkitchen where Tami, Jaret and their staff continue to deliver on a motto of “Food with personality delivered by people with passion” each and every day, but even better with the #everchangingbrunch on weekends.
RECOMMENDED: CK Monkey Bread, Ube Kouign Amann, Pumpkin Cheesecake Kouign Amann, Creme Brûlée Stuffed French Toast, Churro Waffles, Sweet Potato Fries, Chicken Mole Benedict.
AVOID: N/A.
TIP: With the Holidays coming up consider CRAFTkitchen for both off-site catering and buyouts. Give them a call daily until 3pm at (702) 728-5828 to place orders or inquire, and see the Thanksgiving to-go menu now online.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.craftkitchenlv.com
