Bardot Brasserie [30,] Las Vegas NV

Bardot Brasserie

Champagne

Baguette, Butter

Pastry Basket – Canele, Kouign Amann, Pan au Chocolat, Pain au Raisin

Oeufs Mimosa – Caviar, Chives

Pâté Grand-Mére – Grandmother-style Pâté, Blueberry Mostarda, Toasted Bread

Smoked Salmon Rillettes – Lemon Aïoli, Buttermilk, Fines Herbes, Caraway Seed, Pumpernickel Toast

Steak Tartare – Egg Yolk, Cornichon, Sauce Verte, Potato Chips

Marinated Globe Artichokes – Caper Aïoli, Niçoise Olives, Shaved Bottarga, Garlic Streusel

Fromage de Téte – Heritage Pork Terrine, Cocktail Onions, Espelette Aîoli, Grilled Levain

Escargot de Bourgogne – Absinthe Butter, Garlic, Bardot Baguette

Foie Gras French Toast – Vanilla Bean Mascarpone, Almond Brittle, Orgeat Syrup

Le Steak Burger – Dry-aged Prime Rib Patty, Caramelized Onions, Sauce Perigourdine, Comte Cheese, Aioli, Lettuce, Brioche  /  The Breakfast Sandwich – English Muffin, Fennel Breakfast Sausage, Paris Ham, Smoked Bacon, Cheese Fondue

Toulouse Sausage – Greens, Caramelized Onions, Sunny Side Eggs, Grainy Mustard

Spring Rabbit Boudin Blanc – Rabbit & Foie Gras Sausage, Le Puy Lentils, Green Garlic Broth

Potatoes Rosti – Black Truffle, Raclette Cheese

Stone Fruit Clafoutis – Almond Custard, Summer Peaches, Marbled Cherry Ice Cream

Chocolate Macaron – Candied Citrus, Almond Cookie, Cacao Berry Chocolate Mousse

Strawberry Pavlova – Bavarian Cream, Baked Meringue, Lemon Sorbet

Crème Caramel – Madagascar Vanilla Bean, Raspberries

Baba au Rhum – Brown Butter Sage, Caramelized Maui Gold Pineapples, Appleton Rum Flambé

Some say the best Restaurants are those that a guest wants to revisit even before leaving, and over the course of thirty meals served across six years Bardot Brasserie has redefined “the best,” not only in terms of Food but setting and service that all continue to shine under the direction of Chef Nick Dugan.

Once again filled on Sunday it was at noon that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting ten diners who were seated comfortably at a table to the side of all the action.

Still doing record numbers, no small feat in a city with such diversity of options, it was with confirmation of no allergies or intolerances that Carte Blanche was deferred to a team that has earned unwavering trust, the city’s best Kouign Amann and Canele arriving first with the latter still outpacing any in the City.

Served at a careful pace, Chef Dugan’s time spent with Gavin Kaysen at Bellecour before joining Michael Mina seeing an almost seamless transition from Chef Josh Smith’s new-French classics, course one featured a familiar trio of shared Appetizers, Nick’s Escargots now traditional with Snails cooked in herbaceous green Sauce while Deviled Eggs wih Caviar and all-new Salmon Rillettes find their richness mellowed by Fines Herbes.

Continuing with four additional Appetizers, Pâté Grand-Mére and Fromage de Téte as rustic as any served in Paris plus ground-to-order Tartare that has wowed diners since day one for good reason, it seems hard to believe that a Restaurant doing such volume makes time to plate Salads so elegant as the former Endive and Crab or recently debuted Marinated Globe Artichokes with Caper Aïoli and shaved Bottarga.

Always retooling Bardot’s Breakfast Sandwich, its housemade Sausage and thick-cut Bacon contrasting the fluffy Omelette on an English Muffin, it was alongside this that Le Steak Burger came quartered for sharing before guests turned their attention to garlicky Toulouse Sausage topped in Greens plus Caramelized Onions.

Not about to miss the famous French Toast, two thick wedges arriving with plus-size quenelles of Vanilla Cream and Almond Brittle plus Foie Gras, it was on request that Chef Dungan also prepared an order of dinner’s Spring Rabbit Boudin Blanc plus Hash Browns topped in melted Raclette tableside.

Nearly too full for Dessert, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while four new items range from classic Crème Caramel to a flawless Clafoutis, dainty Pavlova and Baba au Rhum that will even leave fans of Alain Ducasse clamoring for more.

FIVE STARS: Having repeatedly challenged fellow gourmands to name a better Bistro, Brasserie or Café in North America than Bardot none have yet stood up to the task, and while some may believe that a Restaurant doing big volume cannot possibly compete with a place that seats fifty I’ll simply say I’ve done the legwork and Bardot can. That Chef Dugan and his team can maintain such quality at that volume speaks…well…volumes.

RECOMMENDED: Pâté Grand-Mére, Escargot de Bourgogne, Steak Tartare, Pastry Basket, Le Steak Burger, Spring Rabbit Boudin Blanc, Potatoes Rosti, French Toast, Chocolate Macaron, Stone Fruit Clafoutis, Baba au Rhum.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow @nrdugan or @bardot_lv for specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

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Farm Basket, Las Vegas NV

Farm Basket

Clucketos – 3 Rolled Chicken Tacos, Shredded Lettuce, Cheese, Salsa

Gobbler – Fried Turkey Breast Sandwich, Toasted Hoagie Roll, Miracle Whip, Cranberry Sauce

Chicken Fingers

Fried Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken Thigh

Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Country Roll, Orange Butter

Coleslaw

Goods Potato Chips

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Since 1973 Farm Basket has been a local favorite in Sin City, the outpost on West Charleston still going strong from 10am until 9pm daily even as other locations have come and gone across the years.

Owned by Billy Bayne and family since 2018, historic signage maintained alongside longtime catchphrase “Carried Away with Quality,” guests old and new will discover a concise menu centered on Chicken and Turkey served in various ways plus sides, drinks and Cookies.

Undoubtedly an icon, nearly 50 years of business a rarity in Las Vegas, service is friendly and fast while portions prove generous across Coleslaw, velvety Mashed Potatoes and the $6.99 “Gobbler” featuring Fried Turkey Breast on a Toasted Hoagie with sides of Cranberry Sauce and Miracle Whip.

Sticking to classics in the age of Social Media, @FarmBasketChicken occasionally adding contests or specials, Fried Chicken proves juicy whether as Strips or on the Bone beneath crunchy Batter while “Clucketos” see pulled Poultry wrapped in Corn Tortillas beneath shredded Lettuce and Cheese.

Known for housemade Rolls with Citrus Butter, enjoyable but inconsistent across a dozen, Chips come from Goods of Pennsylvania while Dessert offers Chocolate Chip Cookies that are fairly basic and also variable in terms of texture from one to another.

THREE STARS: Although Farm Basket suggests being “Carried Away with Quality” such low prices require sacrifice, the fried Poultry standing out while everything else is on par with what one might find at chains like KFC or Church’s.

RECOMMENDED: Gobbler, Chicken Fingers, Fried Chicken.

AVOID: Nothing was particularly “bad,” but Cookies and Rolls suggest poor attention to detail.

TIP: A second location has been purported in Winterwood Pavilion at Sahara and Nellis for nearly 2 years.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [10,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookie

Half & Half Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

M&M Cookie

Sprinkle Cookie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Just the Dough Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie

Sugar Cookie

Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie

Reese’s Pieces and Cup Cookie

Banana Walnut Cookie

Located inside Suite 242 of 6380 South Valley View Boulevard it seems likely that no one will accidentally stumble upon Chocolate Chip Cookie Company, but for those with the prudence to seek Dessert while out and about the small store in front of a commissary kitchen may just be serving Las Vegas’ best collection of locally made rounds.

Focused on “Bringing the Cookie Back,” and previously available only by delivery, it was late 2018 that Jovan Mesa-Glennon and husband John opened a small store at the back of an industrial complex, hours from 10:00am till six o’clock or later daily giving guests a chance to see the facility and take home one or more of several flavors.

Baking everything from scratch, Jovan’s secret recipes yielding the sort of Cookie that blossoms a bit around the edge before becoming crisp, it was based on prior experience that four-dozen were ordered for work, the business’ namesake buttery with just enough Vanilla and Cinnamon to perfume the palate while chunks of Bittersweet Chocolate are partially melted throughout the center.

Next tasting M&Ms, followed by Reese’s Peanut Butter, the addition of Cups plus Pieces to Mrs. Mesa-Glennon ‘s Batter proves predictably delicious while Oatmeal Raisin is textbook chewy with oodles of nostalgia.

Prioritizing customer safety by individually bagging each Cookie at no extra cost, Banana Walnut wins guests over by way of natural sweetness and toasty spots in juxtaposition to sugary Toffee Chocolate Chip that is also slightly salty and heterogeneous from bite-to-bite.

Not forgetting White Chocolate and Craisins, nor Sprinkles or “Just the Dough,”Chocolate Chip Cookie Company’s version of a Snickerdoodle lives up to its title of “Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie” thanks to a granulated top plus plenty of Butter while “Half & Half” offers indecisive customers the best of both worlds.

FIVE STARS: Although unlikely to get a lot of foot traffic at the back of an off-strip industrial complex the wife and husband team behind Chocolate Chip Cookie Company are quickly making a name for themselves thanks to a “do one thing and do it well” spot featuring locally-made rounds in a variety of flavors.

RECOMMENDED: Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, Half & Half Cookie, Banana Walnut Cookie, Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Currently open 10:00am to 6:00pm daily and taking orders 24/7 via the website. Available via delivery with GrubHub.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

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Greek Chicken, Las Vegas NV

Greek Chicken

Chicken Kabob 1 Skewer Dinner – Rice, Greek Salad, Pita

Gyro Plate – 1/4lb Gyro, Greek Salad, French Fries, Pita

Gyro Sandwich – Gyro, Pita, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Tzatziki

Whole Greek Style Chicken

Hummus and Pita

Fried Zucchini

Onion Rings

French Fries

Pineapple Shake, Caramel Shake, Butterscotch Shake

Beer Battered Fish and Chips – Tartar Sauce

1/2lb Angus Cheeseburger – Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Cheddar

Baklava

Started in 1987 by Gregory Economou in El Cajon California, and now with four locations including a Las Vegas outpost on Rainbow inside the 215, Greek Chicken promises guests not just fresh Food but made-to-order plates featuring quality Ingredients at a fair price.

Opened in September 2020, the strip-mall storefront twenty yards from In-N-Out Burger undoubtedly a gutsy choice, it is once inside that diners will encounter pleasant staff who work diligently with menus both overhead and handheld offering a bevy of choices.

Advertising everything to be fresh and never frozen, the eponymous Bird an obvious choice whether straight from the Bone or as a juicy Kabob, most plates arrive with fragrant Rice, crisp Salad and warm Pita ready to be slathered in either Tzatziki or Hummus.

Also offering sliced-to-serve Gyro, 1/4lb of fragrant Meat plus Fries, Salad and Pita for just $13.95, those seeking something handheld may instead opt for a $7.85 Sandwich that is more than enough to provide an ample lunch for most.

Just $3.15 for sides, expertly-prepared Fried Zucchini competing for the spotlight with medium-thick Onion Rings served alongside Ranch, a few unexpected choices include three Filets of Beer Battered Fish for $10.95 atop a big pile of Fries and the certified Angus Cheeseburger available for $6.25 as a quarter pounder.

A bit pricey for Baklava, though at $3.65 per triangle the quality is good for Las Vegas, Greek Chicken also offers Ice Cream Cones, Sundaes or Shakes including very convincing Butterscotch and Pineapple so thick it requires a spoon.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: Modern but homey, also with a drive-thru, Greek Chicken’s menu casts a wide net but executes very well with standouts including never-frozen Chicken served whole or as Kabobs, fragrant Gyros and an excellent Burger plus Fish & Chips that outperform the modest price-point.

RECOMMENDED: Gyro Plate, Whole Greek Style Chicken, Fried Zucchini, Onion Rings, Beer Battered Fish, 1/2lb Angus Cheeseburger, Pineapple Shake, Butterscotch Shake.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: 10:30a-9:00p Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

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Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Las Vegas NV

Lawry’s The Prime Rib

Raspberry Beret – Stoli Razberi Vodka, Raspberry Puree, Lemon

Sourdough Bread, Whipped Butter

Crab Cakes, Arugula Salad, Lemon, Lawry’s Remoulade

Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters

Lawry’s Famous Spinning Salad – Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Beets, Croutons, Egg, Vintage Dressing

Yorkshire Pudding

Crispy Onions, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

Lawry’s Fries, Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

Iron Skillet Mushrooms, Garlic, Fresh Herbs

Medium Rare Lawry’s Cut Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, Au Jus

Medium Rare Diamond Jim Brady Cut Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, Au Jus

Double Espresso, Ice

Sticky Toffee Pudding, Whipped Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream

Coconut Banana Cream Pie

English Trifle, Strawberries, Whipped Cream

Located at Hughes Center since 1997 Lawry’s The Prime Rib can safely be described as a Las Vegas icon, and although both Dallas and Beverly Hills have outposts that does nothing to dampen an Art Deco dining room and service on par to what one will find at some of The Strip’s top Steakhouses.

Known for Meats carved tableside from gleaming carts, though Certified Angus Steaks and fresh Seafood are also available, Lawry’s experience begins with check-in at the hostess’ podium, a trip to the lounge favored by some while most won’t wish to delay the main event.

Lavish without being stuffy, curved banquettes and tables each available, guests dine in a lively environment fueled by Wine or Cocktails poured shortly after the arrival of warm Sourdough Bread.

Smart to order some starters, though those seeking lunch in under an hour could surely achieve such with Salad, a Sandwich or Prime Rib plus sides, Lawry’s Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters outpace Crabcakes with Remoulade while the “Famous” Spinning Salad is a polarizing experience mostly thanks to the inclusion of Beets.

Offering Roast Beef as a full-Dinner or a la carte, the former inclusive of Salad, Mashed Potatoes and overcooked Yorkshire Pudding, the quality of Lawry’s Prime Rib is evident in terms of taste, texture and appearance while additional sides range from luxurious Creamed Corn and Spinach to fairly mundane Fries.

Not forgetting extra Au Jus, nor sizzling Mushrooms and Whipped Cream Horseradish for fans, Desserts come at the bargain price of $10 each for Coconut Banana Cream Pie that is heavy on the Cream plus seasonal English Trifle and Sticky Toffee Pudding better than one will get from Gordon Ramsay.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS: With locations in Beverly Hills, Dallas and Las Vegas Lawry’s The Prime Rib is less a chain than the likes of most “celebrity chef” Restaurants on The Strip. It is also a lot more honest. 25 years serving Prime Rib, Prime Angus Beef Steaks, Classic Sides and Cocktails in an Art Deco room with great service is about as simple as it gets these days and “what you see is what you get” pays dividends.

RECOMMENDED: Shrimp & Corn & Jalapeno Fritters, Iron Skillet Mushrooms, Diamond Jim Brady Cut Prime Rib, Creamed Corn, Creamed Spinach, Sticky Toffee Pudding, English Trifle.

AVOID: Yorkshire Pudding was nearly burned to a crisp.

TIP: Skip the Valet and walk twenty feet from complimentary Self-Parking.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

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Partage [2,] Las Vegas NV

Partage

Exotic Colada – Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Coconut, Mango Puree

Gougere

Orzo Risotto, Basil Pesto, Sauteed Squid, Roasted Pine Nuts

Halibut, Leek & Shallot Compote, Carbonara Foam, Onions

Duck Breast, Sweet Potato Puree, Roast Peach, Carrots, Sweet Potato Chips

Crispy Meringue, Whipped Vanilla Panna Cotta, Peach Marmalade, Cranberry Coulis, Peach Sorbet

Lemon Meringue Tart, Raspberry Butter Cookie

Found at the east end of The Center at Spring Mountain, inside the former confines of Chada Street, Partage is the second Restaurant from partners Yuri Szarzewski, Vincent Pellerin and Nicolas Kalpokdjian, the trio behind Eatt Gourmet Bistro describing their upscale concept as “the American dream of award winning French Chefs” since 2019.

Translated as “sharing,” appropriate in two ways as the team seeks to share their passion with patrons by way of what one server called “French Tapas,” it was immediately upon entering that guests were greeted professionally, the young hostess first confirming reservations and then leading diners to a PDR with customizable lighting.

Highly customizable, with 5, 7, and 9-course Tasting Menus offered in addition to a la carte items large or small, it was without delay that dinner began with a small Gougere while a presentation took place in the background.

Opting for a fruity Mocktail to accompany dinner, and finishing it quickly as its sweetness would have overwhelmed subtle starters, the star of the evening arrived in the form of “Orzo Risotto” forming an enjoyable backdrop to vibrant Pesto, Squid and Pine Nuts.

Well-paced with unobtrusive service, the latter a big improvement from three years ago, Halibut arrived a touch overcooked on a bed of Onion flavors tempered by “Carbonara Foam” before the main course of Duck Breast cooked properly amidst Peaches and Root Vegetables.

Happy to see an actual Espresso machine on Spring Mountain Road, the Beans medium roasted and offered in a variety of styles, it was here that Pastry Chef Vincent Pellerin took over, “La Peche” texturally compelling with assertive Coulis while Mignardises were each executed with a deft hand.

THREE AND A HALF STARS: Relieved from the self-imposed constraints of “health Food” at Eatt, Chefs Szarzewski and Pellerin are preparing some nice plates at Partage. The problem isn’t that it is a “bad” restaurant, but rather that locals and “foodies” want it to be something it isn’t. Good cooking. Decent Ingredients. Pretty plating. “Experts” and “Influencers” can call it perfect. Perspective calls it a decent French restaurant doing well on a Thursday.

RECOMMENDED: Orzo Risotto, La Peche.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Early arrival for reservations is recommended as parking at The Center at Spring Mountain remains limited.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.partage.vegas

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Graffiti Bao Catering [29,] Las Vegas NV

Graffiti Bao

Scallion Pancakes – Special Soy, Scallion Dressing

Sticky Green Beans – Honey, Sweet Soy, Almonds, Crispy Garlic

Crispy Wings – Secret Seven Chili Rub

Braised Short Ribs – Chili Jam, Mint, Lime, Folded Bao Buns

Prawn & Pork Spring Rolls – Plum Sauce

The Bao Dog – Sesame Seed Bao Bun, Ketchup, Special Sauce

Graffiti Burger – Smashed Onion Burger, Cheese, Bacon, Red Leaf Lettuce, Pickled Peppers, Special Sauce, Pickles, Martin’s Potato Bun

Seasoned Crinkle Fries

Chicken Egg Fried Rice – Roasted Chicken, Toasted Chili Sauce, Crispy Chicken Skin

Kung Pao Chicken Bao Buns – Natural Chicken, Bell Pepper, Chili Sauce

BBQ Pork Bao Buns – Sweet Soy, Chilis, Shiitake Mushrooms

Szechuan Beef Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Szechuan Peppers, Scallions

Royale with Cheese Bao Buns – Angus Beef, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, Special Sauce

Nutella Bao Buns

Previously discussing Chef Marrone’s background here, time with Tao Group unequivocally involved in Asian Cuisine capable of satisfying both discerning diners and folks that typically gravitate to Panda Express, it was on time Monday that a Graffiti Bao employee arrived with everything necessary, professionalism and safety never in question.

Opting for old favorites from a menu that offers far more diversity than its brevity suggests, the Graffiti Burger was predictably the first stop for many, and although the tender Meat and fresh Toppings were highly praised Graffiti Bao’s Chicken Fried Rice remains a fan-favorite thanks to toasted Chiles and bits of fried Skin on top.

Onward to Green Beans slicked with Honey, the quality of Graffiti Bao’s sourcing shows well from Protein to Produce, five styles of the Restaurant’s eponymous Buns satisfying diners on this day with the BBQ Pork a favorite for many but the Pulp Fiction referencing Royale with Cheese also pretty tough not to enjoy.

Neglecting White Rice to save stomach capacity for better things, at least three whole Scallion Pancakes devoured over the course of an hour, Marrone’s Braised Short Ribs with folded Bao saw a whole tray emptied nearly as quickly.

Rounding out the allotment with Crispy Wings and Spring Rolls, the latter often overlooked but amongst the best of their kind thanks to an oilless exterior housing plenty of meat and flavor, it was with plenty of Leftovers packed that staff was sated and already looking forward to the next time Graffiti Bao is ordered.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Graffiti Bao sets a very high standard in terms of customer service, while every Item across 28 orders has been nicely presented, displaying “Fusion” without being compromised and appealing to a broad range of diners.

RECOMMENDED: Scallion Pancakes, Royale with Cheese Bao Buns, BBQ Pork Bao Buns, Chicken Egg Fried Rice, Braised Short Ribs, Sticky Green Beans, Prawn and Pork Spring Rolls, Graffiti Burger, The Bao Dog.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Southwest location is open Monday through Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Follow @GraffitiBao for specials including those at the re-opened original in T-Mobile Arena and up in Utah.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.graffitibao.com

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Milpa Catering [16,] Las Vegas NV

Milpa Catering

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Short Rib Barbacoa

Adobo Chicken

Cilantro, Cabbage, Radish, Pickled Onion, Lime

Guacamole

Handmade Corn Tortillas

Romaine & Jicama Salad – Romaine Lettuce, Jicama, Cucumber, Red Onion, Radish, Cranberry, Pepitas, Pomegranate, Queso Fresco, Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Tortilla Chips

Corn Esquites – Roasted Corn, Jalapenos, Cotija

Arbol Potatoes

Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies & Cream Conchas

Vanilla Conchas

Debuted in early 2021 Milpa took over the former Elia space at 4226 South Durango Drive, its off-kilter location unfortunately easy to miss despite the fact that Chef DJ Flores is cooking some of the best contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Las Vegas.

Part Molino and also a sit-down Café, with stone-ground housemade Tortillas a point of pride, Milpa’s focus is a healthier sort of Mexican Fare built largely from local Ingredients, and although not everyone will appreciate that difference the ones that do will be rewarded by every bite.

Ordered for delivery on Monday, a Milpa employee arriving on time with plenty of serviceware and utensils, it was not long before staff piled their plates with everything from fragrant Rice to spicy Spuds, while Corn Esquites channel Elotes minus all the Mayonnaise.

Raised in Vegas with skills developed under thinkfoodgroup and Too Hot Tamales before staging at Quintonil in Mexico City, Chef Flores created Milpa after time at Chica in The Venetian, though the authenticity of this project far outpaces anything from Lorena Garcia whether it be Salad or roasted Meats.

Well-priced for the quality, roughly $15 per person providing more than enough of everything to go around, Guacamole, Chips and Salsa are all praiseworthy and made fresh daily, as are Concha served during early hours and Cookies featuring Chocolate Chips, Granulated Sugar, Cinnamon and Abuelita.

Further making fans with a Romaine & Jicama Salad, whether eaten as intended or using its constituents as Taco toppings, Chef Flores’ handmade Tortillas are medium-thick, soft and with the perfect amount of flex such that one is enough to support tender Short Ribs, plump Shrimp or juicy Chicken plus accoutrements.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Milpa achieves the rare trifecta of healthy, affordable and delicious, all while utilizing time honored techniques plus largely local Ingredients to produce Mexican Cuisine that outpaces places deemed “Fine Dining” on The Strip.

RECOMMENDED: Corn Esquites, Tortillas, Guacamole, Romaine & Jicama Salad, Short Rib Barbacoa, Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies, Conchas.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: Follow milpa_lv on Social Media for daily specials, pop-ups and business hours that currently stand at 10am to 7pm Monday through Wednesday, closed Thursday, 10am to 7pm Friday, 9am to 7pm Saturday and 9am to 4pm Sunday.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.milpalv.com

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SkinnyFATS Catering [4,] Las Vegas NV

SkinnyFATS

Balls – Spinach and Corn Risotto Balls, Pesto Aioli

Cranburky – Turkey Patty, Arugula, Tomato, Onion, Cranberry Oh, Wheat Bun  /  Yummus – Pita

Meltdown – Two 1/4lb Beef Patties, Cheddar, Provolone, Caramelized Onion, Spicy Aioli, Sourdough, Sweet Potato Fries

Spud McCurry – Roasted Sweet Potato, Yellow Thai Coconut Curry, Golden Raisins, Mint Crème Fraiche

Banana Pudding – Nilla Wafers, Whipped Cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Salted Caramel Cookie

Self-appointed “The Best Restaurant in the Entire Galactic System” this writer’s previous experiences tell a mixed story of SkinnyFATS, one of good Food and questionable catering that seems to be improving thanks to the involvement of Graffiti Bao’s Marc Marrone.

Debuted during summer 2013 right here in Las Vegas, and since expanding via franchising to Texas as well as Utah, SkinnyFATS promises guests an opportunity to “Live Healthy, Live Happy,” every item on the menu’s left half under 600 kcals while those on the right are more hearty.

Ever evolving as relates to Chef Marrone’s ideas, owner Reed Slobusky’s Salads, Cookies and Sandwiches still comprising much of the menu, it was from the hands of a timely delivery-man that nine items were delivered, “Yummus” a bit thin but paired to soft Pita while “Spud McCurry” delighted those who sport a more adventurous palate.

Next taking a bite of the “Meltdown,” a Patty Melt punched up by Provolone and Caramelized Onions, those familiar with Chef Marrone’s work at Locale Italian Kitchen will be unsurprised that Vegetarian Arancini titled “Balls” are exemplary while SkinnyFATS “Cranburky” Burger sports half a pound of lean Turkey on a Wheat Bun with Holiday-inspired accoutrement.

Not forgetting Tempura-fried Sweet Potato Fries it was after a couple handfuls that two types of Cookie competed for the spotlight before finishing up with texturally-flawless Banana Pudding.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone, Chef Marc Marrone’s involvement at SkinnyFATS adds yet another concept to his cadre, and although the menu will continue to evolve there is no doubt every aspect of the Restaurant will benefit from the Graffiti Bao team’s skills and diligence.

RECOMMENDED: Meltdown, Balls, Spud McCurry, Salted Caramel Cookie, Banana Pudding.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: See the website for current offerings, @eatskinnyfats on Social Media for Specials.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.skinnyfats.com

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Naked City Express Catering [13,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Express

BBQ Chicken Wings

Buffalo Chicken Wings

Charcuterie Salad – Spinach, Lettuce, Banana Peppers, Salami, Ham, Turkey, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomatoes, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Guinea Pie – White Garlic Sauce, Spinach, Grandma’s Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese

Buffalo 22 Pizza – White Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni, House Italian Sausage, Crispy Garlic, Hot Honey, Roasted Garlic Crust

Cheese Pizza – Naked City Red Sauce, Mozzarella

Pepperoni Pizza – Naked City Red Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni

Naked City Pizza – Red Sauce, Pepperoni, Sausage, Onion, Sweet Peppers, Green Olives

Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet – Red Sauce, Meatball, Housemade Italian Sausage, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan

Garlic Bread

Oreo Brookie with Walnuts

Historically the first Restaurant ever selected to #supportlocal with lunch at the office, and reprising their catering role several times since, it was on Monday that Naked City Pizza delivered from the Blue Diamond Road “Express” location approximately ten minutes away.

The 25th time bringing Christopher and Michael Palmeri’s Pizza Shop off-site, indoor dining now reopened brand-wide, it was minutes prior to 11:30am that Michael arrived with a glut of items, easily enough Food for twice the number of guests with plenty of leftovers for later.

Presenting everything temperature appropriate it was not long before first-shift lunchers called dibs on Slices, Cup n’ Char Pepperoni predictably proving popular atop melted Mozzarella and housemade Sauce with plenty of Herbs, as did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives famous Guinea Pie featuring White Garlic Sauce and Grandma Palmeri’s Meatballs.

Slinging Sin City’s best Chicken Wings, a few dozen devoured in minutes, Salad again proved popular with those seeking something lighter while the Buffalo 22 Pizza continues to make waves with dueling Meats, White Sauce, Crispy Garlic and Mike’s Hot Honey.

Continuing with Garlic Bread, slices continued to be enjoyed alongside Sausage & Meatballs while Dessert consisted of housemade Brookies impregnated with Oreos that taste great warm, cold or even two days later.

N/A: Making it blog policy to not ‘rate’ places based on catering alone there is a reason Naked City Pizza has been serving Sin City for over a decade, and so long as Christopher and Michael continue to work as hard as they always have there is little doubt that any order will delight a crowd whether at the Shop or delivered.

RECOMMENDED: Guinea Pie, Guinea Pasta, Buffalo 22, BBQ Wings, Sausage & Meatball Parmesan Skillet, Oreo Brookies with Walnuts.

AVOID: N/A.

TIP: www.nakedcitylv.com/catering for large parties and follow @ncpslv for specials such as the bargain family packs.

WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.

www.nakedcityexpress.com

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Café Frau Bäckerin, Berlin DE

Café Frau Bäckerin

Tomato Basil Bagel

Brownie

Whitie

Nuss-schnitte

Apfel Dinkel

Banana Bread

Serving guests from 08h01 until 17h54 weekdays and opening an hour later on weekends one can assume Café Frau Bäckerin is a little different before stopping by, but for those who choose to visit the thirty square meter shop in Schöneberg the effort pays off.

Wood and stone with limited capacity, the bakeshop and kitchen known for everything from Salomon Bagels to Lasagna occupying most of Frau Bäckerin’s footprint, early arrivals will find several styles of Pastry plus Quick Breads, Cakes, Coffee and Soft Drinks.

Frequently Vegetarian or Vegan, many items also Gluten Free, it was after enjoying the soft insides of a Tomato Basil Bagel that Sweets took center-stage, a Brownie vs. “Whitie” matchup undecided since both were delicious while Banana Bread would have benefited from more sweetness.

Skipping Croissants outsourced to Endorphina, especially in competition with freshly made Apple Cake, suffice it to say that flavor outpaced appearance while the Nuss-schnitte was not like Austria’s version but rather like American Pecan Pie.

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Brezel Berlin (Kalckreuthstrasse,) Berlin DE

Brezel Berlin

Butter Brezel

Pumpkin Seed Bread

Sesame Seed Croissant

Käse Brezel

Berliner

Mohnschnecken

Open from 07h00 until 18h00 daily Brezel Berlin is a popular stop in Schöneberg, the Café with free Wifi frequently finding guests on their laptops while others opt for outdoor seating complete with newspapers and magazines.

Specializing in Pretzels, signage suggesting “our café is supplied daily with baked goods from selected bakeries” making it difficult to know if everything else is made on-site, both the sliced “Butter Brezel” and one with Cheese faired well while Bread with Pumpkin Seeds and a soft Croissant were decent, at best.

Reasonably priced and happy to accept Credit Card, entry to exit less than five minutes for those on the go, Berliners come poorly filled without a lot of density while the Poppyseed Roll is compromised by Icing that renders it overly-sweet.

www.brezel-berlin.de

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CODA Dessert Dining, Berlin DE

CODA

Gummy Bear – Red Beetroot Gummy Bear, Crystalized Maple Syrup

Churro – Churro, Bean Powder, Hazelnut Miso Cream

Lettuce – Candied Lettuce, Cream Cheese, Crystalized Cucumber

Beefcake – Bone Marrow, Almond Flour

Quince Brandy, Lavender Eau de Vie “Hidcote Blue”, Muscat Verjus

Grapefruit – Mascarpone, Savoy Cabbage, Thyme

Wild Raspberry Brandy, Ginger Eau de Vie, Manzanilla Sherry

Rhubarb – Tarragon, Rapeseed Honey

Pear, Berliner Weisse Kennedy, Aquavit Dill Anis, Dill Eau de Vie

Raclette Waffle – Kimchi Powder, Yogurt

Moscatel Do Douro 10y, Sloe Brandy, Horseradish Eau de Vie

Grilled Apple – Oat, Shallot, Sultanas

Caviar Popsicle – Ossetra Caviar, Jasmin Sturis, Jerusalem Artichoke Ice Cream

Junmai Sake “Red Rice”, Sherry Pedro Ximenez, Cherry Eau de Vie Basler Langstieler

Nacional Cacao – Purple Carrot, Chicory, Hazelnut

Chocolate – Hazelnut, Olive, White Almond, Air Chocolate, 100% Cocoa

A concept from Rene Frank, former Pastry Chef at Michelin 3-star La Vie, CODA seeks to elevate classic patisserie techniques into a complete tasting menu served amidst casual confines in trendy Neukölln.

Described as a “Dessert Restaurant,” the definition of this discovered across five courses plus an equal number of Snacks and Mignardises beginning at 22h00, guests will find the intimate space behind tagged walls with signage so inapparent it is easy to miss.

Also offering a 7-course dinner earlier, both tastings complete with small pours of Alcohol, bar seating affords diners an opportunity to work while service is professionally but somewhat brisk and fairly pushy when it comes to suggesting additional Wines including a Champagne and Digestifs to start and finish.

Using no added Sugar across the night, instead choosing to let technique highlight natural sweetness, dinner begins with a quartet of individual bites, Candied Lettuce with Cream Cheese and Crystalized Cucumber easily the best while “Beefcake” also succeeds in its subtlety.

Hit and miss with the Cocktails, the first two enjoyable while others featuring Dill or Horseradish Eau de Vie were frankly undrinkable, proper courses began with Cabbage and Cheese stuck to the bowl over Grapefruit before continuing onto a three-bite cup of assertive Rhubarb with Tarragon and Honey.

A slow paced meal, lengthy pauses seeing another solo diner read a novel between courses, dish three presents a quarter Waffle filled with Cheese intended to be dragged through Kimchi Powder and Yogurt before proceeding to an “Entrée” of grilled Apple beneath an Oatmeal Crust and Raisins.

All concrete and monochrome, the kitchen working quietly on plates that are higher in concept than in taste, CODA’s “signature” comes in the form of a €40 supplement “Caviar Popsicle” that is gorgeous in both taste and texture before serving a fairly forgettable Carrot and Cocoa finale and sending guests into the night still-hungry and €178 poorer.

www.coda-berlin.com

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häppies, Berlin DE

häppies

Iced Americano

Rhubarb Vanilla Lemonade

Mathias – Asia Spiced Soy, Figs, Chili Sauce, Black Sesame Seeds, Coriander

Krische – Indian Dhal, Date-Ginger Chutney, Tomato-Coriander Yogurt, Papadam

Julia – Vegan Sausage, Mozzarella, Tomato-Basil Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Barbel Pesto

Netti – Spiced Plum, Brown Butter, Grey Poppy Seeds

Dani – Butter Biscuit, Strawberry, Lemon Quark, White Balsamic Glaze, Pink Pepper, Basil

Denoted in Prenzlauer Berg by a couple outside tables and their Zoloft-reminiscent mascot häppies exudes joy in the form of creative globally-inspired Dumplings served at fair prices from a gracious staff.

Not the Germknödeln of old, though a Dessert Bun named “Netti” puts Spiced Plum and Austrian Poppyseeds front and center in Brown Butter, häppies offerings are all Vegetarian and served with Salad with one enough for a snack and two plenty for most as a meal.

Prone to weekend sell-outs of top items, though pre-orders and take-out are available, it is amidst clean white surroundings that diners huddle over Coffee or Housemade Lemonade while digging into flavors like “Mathias” Soy, Figs and Chilies or the Lentil-loaded “Krische” served with Chutney, Yogurt and Papadam.

€7,00 to €8,50 apiece, not “cheap” but quite affordable considering portions and products involved, youngsters are invited to indulge in Pizza-riffing Julia that can be upgraded by Pesto while everyone would be wise to order one of owner Uli Marschner’s “Dani” that dazzles like Strawberry Shortcake infused with Peppercorns and a hint of acidity from aged Balsamic.

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Restaurant Tim Raue, Berlin DE

Restaurant Tim Raue

2017 Riesling Lotusblute exclusive to Tim Raue

Caramelized Chinese Walnut, Sichuan Pork Belly, Octopus with Charcoal Aioli and Yuzu, Edamame and Pea with Lime Oil, Fish Broth with Celery and Mandarin Juice, Green Curry Marshmallow with Coconut and Peruvian Mint, Grapefruit and Timut Pepper Meringue, Mustard Coal and Creme Fraiche

Har Gau with Crustacean and Bamboo

Sangohachi Pike Perch, Sauerkraut, Peruvian Mint, Beurre Blanc

Duck a l’Orange, Kumquat, Pumpkin, Mushroom

Sate Chicken, Mango, Peanut

Peking Duck, Leeks, Apples, Duck Broth with Tamago and Cinnamon, Foie Gras with Cucumber and Shiso

Pecan, Pear, Andoa Chocolate

Compressed Green Melon, Pomelo Pate de Fruit, Wasabi White Chocolate covered Almonds

Located near Checkpoint Charlie and the neighborhood he grew up in Tim Raue’s eponymous restaurant serves Asian-inspired Cuisine with a focus on Ingredient quality and casual yet attentive service.

Never the sort of Chef to conform, roots in Kreuzberg but an obsession with Asian Spices and cooking techniques yielding an author’s Cuisine since 2006, it is after passing a piece of the Berlin Wall featuring W50B accolades that diners enter the Michelin 2-star room eclectically decorated from top to bottom.

At one time an aspiring architect, prior to French training and travel to Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo, Raue’s current style began to emerge after earning “Chef of the Year” by Gault&Millau, travels since inspiring new ideas that comprise two tasting menus offered at night plus a chance to cherry-pick the best of each at Lunch on Saturday.

Seamlessly blending Japanese purism with Cantonese methods, but not afraid to source Singapore, Szechuan or Thailand for flavors, 2017 Riesling Lotusblute exclusive to the Restaurant pairs elegantly to an Amuse rollercoaster featuring everything from a simple candied Walnut to vibrant Fish Broth and assertive “Mustard Coal.”

Ordered as six proper courses for €138, no Bread service but flanked by extras, the day’s first dish arrived as three crispy Dumplings in a pool of Crustacean Stock with Soy, each bite subtle but effective preceding Pike Perch that emerges from steam tableside with Mint soon tickling the palate beneath a blanket of housemade Sauerkraut.

Known for using Fruits to add natural sweetness amidst acidity and spice, “Duck a l’Orange” Dim Sum a stunning example as Kumquat peaks out from beneath Chili Oil, Pumpkin and Mushroom Gravy, Chef Raue’s take on Sate Chicken seems almost too basic despite the elegant presentation.

Using no Gluten or Lactose across the menu, Desserts included, Raue’s signature spin on Peking Duck is a worthy main course comprising three plates and everything from Duck Broth with Tamago to Foie Gras while Pastry Chef Mortiz Müller’s combination of Pecan, Pear and Andoa Chocolate runs a gamut of tastes, consistencies and temperatures.

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Domberger Brot-Werk (Essener Strasse,) Berlin DE

Domberger Brot-Werk (Essener Strasse,) Berlin DE

Butter Cake, Apricot Cake

Butter Brezel, Cardamom Roll, Lemon Gugelhupf

Trumpeting transparency since 2016 a visit to Domberger Brot-Werk is very much like touring a factory, staff hard at work while guests enter and exit save for a few who remain at the corner of Bochumer Strasse in Moabit to enjoy their purchase at a lone communal table.

Focused on Organic Grains and traditional methods, loaves of Rye a hot commodity at both storefronts and their mobile Bakery, it is at the original that diners will also find several types of Cake plus Pretzels, Rolls and the occasional Viennoiserie.

Spotless throughout a minimalist interior, self-service Water available for those who eschew Coffee, Pretzels offer good stretch beneath a malty-finish flecked with Salt while the Cardamom Roll is tightly coiled with bold aromatics and a sticky exterior caramelized till nearly burnt.

Well known for morning Cakes, the daily Gugelhupf offering a delicate crumb and lots of Lemon, the better of Apricot or Butter Cake comes down to personal preference as each are delicious – the best bet being to order both.

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Manufactum Brot & Butter (Hardenbergstrasse,) Berlin DE

Manufactum Brot & Butter

Butter Brezel

Florentiner Verschiedene Sorten

Butter Croissant

Kase Mohnkuchen

Cinnamon Roll

Discourteous to the extent of being rude there’s not a lot to like about Manufactum Brot & Butter, both the Pastries and customer service falling far short of other Berlin Bakeries while prices are on par or slightly higher.

Part of a chain found throughout Germany, the middle-aged Clerk’s feigned lack of English skills disproven when shouted at for taking pictures of purchased Food, selections entailed an overbaked Cinnamon Roll and flaccid Croissant while the Pretzel was merely decent thus leaving only a two-bite Florentine and Poppyseed Cheesecake worth ordering.

www.manufactum.de/manufactum-berlin-c199347

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ernst, Berlin DE

ernst

Kombu Dashi, Sicilian Lemon

Grilled Raspberry, Lemon Verbena

2020 Vin de France Chardonnay

Flowering Cucumber

White Cucumber, Kombu Paste, Chrysanthemum

Grilled Cucumber, Carpet Clam, Braised Kombu

Spiked Cucumber, Chives, Cuttlefish, German Lemongrass

Young Zucchini, Elderflower Oil

Zucchini Flower, Sicilian Ricotta, Olive Oil

2016 Thousand Mils Fincas Rioja

Razor Clams, Smoked Butter, Oxalis

Japanese Spring Onions, Sauce of Razor Clam Trim

Turnips, Smoked Butter, Lavender

Turnip Greens, Smoked Butter, Dashi

Gray Shrimp, Kohlrabi, Yuzu Vinegar

Gray Shrimp, Spelt Flour, Shaved Kombu

Braised Fava Beans, Pistachio, Pistachio Milk

Françoise Martinot Bistrotage Rosé B.11 Extra Brut Blanc

Sea Snails, Miso, Celtuce

Grilled Gem Lettuce, Shrimp Garum

Pacific Oyster, Swiss Chard, German Gooseberry

Norwegian Flat Oyster, Dashi, Lemongrass

Broad Beans, Magurobushi Dashi

Langoustine Elbows, Head Paste, Green Gooseberry, Red Shiso

2020 Birdscape Pink Christian Tschida

Langoustine Tail, Red Currant Paste

Langoustine Claw, Ponzu

White Japanese Eggplant, Dashi, Sicilian Peach

Bonito, Hay Smoke, Daikon, Japanese Mustard

Dehydrated and Smoked Japanese Tomato, Tomato Skin Sauce, Coriander

2013 Joan d’Anguera “Altaroses” Montsant

Chawanmushi, Lobster Knuckle, 60 day aged Caviar

Grilled Bambino Eggplant

Eggplant, Crispy Red Shiso

Sour Cherry, Nori Paste, Sansho Pepper

Blue Lobster Tail, Smoked Figs, Wagyu Bone Marrow

2021 Eric Bordelet Sydre Argelette

Raspberry Sorbet, Preserved Citrus, Kaffir Lime

Grilled Berries, Fig Wood Oil, Lightly Sweetened Cream

Macerated Sour Cherries, Black Citrus Granita, Sicilian Almonds

Raspberries, Raspberry Jam, Raspberry Sauce

Colostrum Ice Cream, Mirin Caramel, Caramelized Seaweed

Hidden behind a stainless-steel door on an unassuming street in the Wedding neighborhood Ernst sees Vancouver Chef Dylan Watson-Brawn and his team serving micro-seasonal Produce and exquisite Seafood across 35 courses for 8 seats.

Utilizing close relationships with his producers and Japanese technique honed at Nihonryori RyuGin, plus time at the likes of noma, the menu changes daily with simplicity and focus but zero pretense.

Pointless to describe course-for-course, though Fava Beans, Chawanmushi, Langoustine, Lobster and Colostrum Ice Cream all remain indelible memories, reservations are mandatory via Tock as soon as they become available with a prepaid ticket allowing diners to sit back, relax and rest assured that they are in good hands.

Creative yet concise, confident but comfortable, and all of it from a truly hospitable staff that seems genuinely interested in providing each guest with a personalized experience making use of the best Ingredients available.

www.ernstberlin.de

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Berliner Kaffeerösterei (Uhlandstrasse,) Berlin DE

Berliner Kaffeerösterei

Iced Americano

Mohnkuchen

Apfel-Mandel-Streuselkuchen

Original Cheesecake

Linzer Torte

Debuted in 1999 with just two employees Berliner Kaffeerösterei is first and foremost a family company, their expansion in terms of storefronts and styles slow and calculated such that three generations are now involved in everything from sales to sourcing.

Focused on direct-trade Beans from responsible Farms, both Coffee and Cacao, entering the shop on Uhlandstrasse floods the eyes with one-hundred plus styles of each, everything from Truffles to Bark behind glass with a Café on the other side offering Cakes, Drinks and seating.

Drum-roasted on-site, an Americano on Ice smooth with light acidity, Cakes range contemporary to timeless with the “Original” Cheesecake creamy but a bit under sweetened while Kaffeerösterei’s Linzer Torte is properly glazed with Apricot with a bit of tooth above and below Raspberry Jelly.

Even more rustic with Apple Almond Cake, the Streusel melt-in-the-mouth thanks to an abundance of Butter, fans of Poppy Seeds will find no better Mohnkuchen in Berlin as this version eschews textural complexity in favor of Seeds ground so fine that they become one with the subtly sweet Batter.

www.berliner-kaffeeroesterei.de/uhlandstrasse/

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Den Økologiske Pølsemand (Købmagergade 52,) Copenhagen DK

DØP

Oksekrydder – Spicy Beef Sausage, Merguez Spices, Mustard, Ketchup, Remoulade, Fried Onions, Onions, Pickles

Gedepoise – Goat Sausage, Rosehip, Rosemary, Remoulade, Fried Onions, Pickles

Fransk Hotdog – Traditional Danish Hotdog, Bread, French Herb Dressing

With two locations on busy pedestrian streets “The Organic Hotdog Stand” may appear to be just another Food Cart, but thanks to multiple awards DØP (Den Økologiske Pølsemand) has earned an unlikely reputation as one of Copenhagen’s top dining destinations.

Near The Round Tower and The Church of The Holy Ghost, location number one more convenient on this occasion, DØP offers Organic Sausages atop Whole Grain Bread with Linseed at prices as low as DKK 40.

Producing their own Sauces and certifying every Ingredient Organic, no small feat considering the variety, DØP’s Fransk places a snappy traditional Danish Hotdog inside hollowed Bread slicked by Herb Dressing while the Oksekrydder uses Spicy Beef with Merguez seasoning and the works to up the ante.

Also offering Pork, Chicken, Vegetarian and Cheese Sausages, plus Politiken’s 2012 Organic Gold Medal winning Goat Sausage, suffice it to say customization is as easy as saying the words, a lack of raw Onions atop Gedepoise allowing the flavor of Rosemary a place amongst Goat, Pickles and Remoulade.

www.dop.dk

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