Bardot
Lucien Albrecht Crémants d’Alsace Sparkling Rose
French 75 – D’Usse Cognac, Lemon, Sparkling Wine, Sugar
Baguette, Butte
Caramelized Puff Pastry – Egg Yolk, Chives, Caviar
Oeufs Mimosa – Caviar, Chives
Pâté Grand-Mére – Grandmother-style Pâté, Blueberry Mostarda
Crab Waldorf Salad – Belgian Endive, Honey Crisp Apple, Candied Walnuts, Grape Remoulade
Frisee Aux Lardons – Braised Pork Belly, Sherry Vinaigrette, Soft Poached Egg, Brioche Croutons
Escargot de Bourgogne – Absinthe Butter, Garlic, Bardot Baguette
Onion Soup Gratinee – Classic Beef Broth, Levain Croutons, Cave-aged Gruyere, Black Truffle
Flounder & Pearls – Croissant Crust, Parsnip Puree, Champagne-Caviar Beurre Blanc
Macaroni & Mimolette Gratinee – Black Truffle Sauce Bechamel
Short Rib Bourguignon – Port Wine Beef Jus, Fingerling Potatoes, Carrots, Pearl Onions, Paris Mushrooms
Black Truffle Fries – Mayonnaise, Ketchup
Parisian Gnocchi a la Forestiere – Black Truffle Cream, Royal Trumpet Mushrooms, Braised Kale
Espresso Creme Brulee – Fresh Raspberry Madelines
Apple Tart-Tatin – Puff Pastry, Salted Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chocolate Macaron – Candied Citrus, Almond Cookie, Cacao Berry Chocolate Mousse
Bread Pudding – White Chocolate, Maple Bourbon Anglaise, Chantilly
Some say the best Restaurants are those that a guest wants to revisit even before leaving, and over the course of thirty-one meals served across seven 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 Joe Cadina.
Less crowded for dinner than brunch it was at 6pm on Wednesday that Aria’s second floor was found lively, a familiar front-of-house greeting five diners who were seated comfortably at a table in the center of all the action.
Still going strong, 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 Baguette arriving first with a delicate crumb beneath crackling exterior.
Served at a careful pace, Chef Cadina’s mid-2022 shift from International Smoke to take over for Nick Dugan now fully realized, course one featured Puff Pastry plus Deviled Eggs with Caviar prior to classic Pâté Grand-Mére with Bread and Blueberry Preserves.
Continuing with four additional Appetizers, Escargot teaming with Garlic and demi-portions of Las Vegas’ best French Onion Soup almost requisite at this point, Joe’s new Salads take a look back with Frisee Aux Lardons before reinventing the Waldorf by adding Crab and Endives.
Onward to Entrees including hearty Short Rib Bourguignon it is in “Flounder & Pearls” that Chef Cadina nods to both Mina and Keller, the delicate flesh beneath crumbled Croissant set against Champagne-Caviar Beurre Blanc just as Pate a Choux Gnocchi resides amidst Mushrooms and Truffles.
Nearly too full for Dessert after Fries and upright Macaroni, but only nearly, Bardot’s Macaron remains a must for Chocolate lovers while Espresso Creme Brulee and Bread Pudding flamed tableside are each delicious but still lose the spotlight to Apple Tarte Tatin as good as any found stateside.
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