Milpa Catering [27,] Las Vegas NV

Milpa

Adobo Chicken Bowl

Short Rib Barbacoa Bowl

Tortilla Chips

Corn Esquites

Corn Tortillas

Guacamole

Founded in early 2021 Milpa has come a long way since it took over the former Elia space at 4226 South Durango Drive, Chef DJ Flores’ embrace of traditional techniques with an eye towards health-conscious cooking earning a James Beard Award semi-finalist nod in 2024.

Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with an odd location in the lot of a Strip-mall, easily missed despite the fact that Chef Flores is cooking some of the best contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Sin City, guests will find the interior quaint while service is both efficient and charming.

Recently forming Nivel Hospitality Group with Aaron Cappello, their bar called Nocturno earning positive reviews in the Arts District, Milpa remains part Molino and part sit-down Café with stone-ground housemade Tortillas and slowly-braised Meats a point of pride.

Simple in signage, Milpa Mexican Cafe in yellow over the door, most Entrees hover in the $15-20 range with both Barbacoa and Beef Birria with Consomme showing the sort of depth one might expect of a Vegas native with skills developed under thinkfoodgroup and Too Hot Tamales before staging at Quintonil in Mexico City.

Achieving the rare trifecta of healthy, affordable and delicious, all while utilizing time honored techniques plus many local Ingredients, handmade Tortillas are medium-thick, soft and with the perfect amount of flex while Corn Esquites paired to Chips channel Elotes minus all the Mayonnaise.

www.milpalv.com

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Sadelle’s, Las Vegas NV

Sadelle’s

Coffee

Cheese Danish, Cinnamon Roll

House Salmon, Bagel, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Capers

Fried Chicken, Honey, Slaw

Onion Rings

Cheese Blintzes

Deep Fried French Toast

Pork Sausage

Fries

Strawberry Tall Cake

Babka A la Mode

Black & White Cookie

Eating at Torrisi Italian Specialties in the early 2010s it would have seemed improbable that Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick would someday own nearly fifty restaurants across the globe, but under the Major Food Group label guests can now get Carbone from coast-to-coast and Sadelle’s from Las Vegas to Seoul.

Named after Zalaznick’s great-grandmother, the New York original giving rise to Bellagio’s Conservatory-facing Cafe in 2018, guests at Sadelle’s can expect many of the trappings of a traditional LES deli to more indulgent dishes served without pretense from early morning until 3pm daily.

A sprawling space still prone to long waits, the ability to make reservations a big bonus added recently, Sunday around 1:30pm found nearly all seats filled with a wide range of diners while service was thoroughly friendly and efficient from the podium to tableside.

Built for mass appeal, the Strip-typical pricing matched by mostly-shareable plates, fans of Pastry may notice a small take-away cart near the front offering Cookies, Danishes and Bagels, and those dining in would be smart to order at least one of the faultless Cinnamon Rolls and a slice of Babka either to start or as Dessert topped with Ice Cream.

Clearly fond of frying, the Veal Parm bone at Carbone just one clue, Sadelle’s Fried Chicken arrives as three pieces with loosely adherent breading and minimal greasiness, while Fries, Onion Rings and the famous French Toast also all succeed thanks to similar technique.

Smart to serve bottomless carafes of Coffee, servers thus able to focus on more pressing topics while cups never go empty, Dessert can go any number of ways from an overpriced Black & White Cookie to the aforementioned options, but no matter what the Strawberry Tall Cake should not be missed.

www.sadelles.com

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Scotch 80 Prime [20,] Las Vegas NV

Scotch 80

PUMPKIN SPICED – CROWN ROYAL VANILLA WHISKEY, PUMPKIN RUM CHATA, ESPRESSO, KAHLUA, SIMPLE SYRUP

AMUSE – A5 WAGYU, OSCIETRA CAVIAR, TRUFFLE BOMB, GOLD LEAF

HOKKAIDO MILK BREAD – BUTTER

SASHIMI PLATE – BIG EYE TUNA, HAMACHI, BIG GLORY BAY SALMON, WASABI, TRUFFLE PONZU

HAMACHI CRUDO – BERGAMOT, RADISH, CITRUS

BIG EYE TUNA POKE TACO – SWEET ONION, SOY-SESAME, SUSHI RICE, NORI, CAVIAR

WINTER WONDERLAND – COCONUT RUM, MOUNT GAY SILVER RUM, COCONUT CREAM, LIME, COCONUT RIM

WAGYU EMPANADA – GROUND A5 WAGYU, TOMATO, CARROTS, ENGLISH PEAS, HOME-MADE PUFF PASTRY

IBÉRICO LUMPIA – GARLIC CONFIT, SWEET SAMBAL AGRODOLCE

SMOKED BONE MARROW – LONGANISA, PICKLED PAPAYA, RED ONION, CILANTRO, HAWAIIAN ROLL, HONEY MUSTARD

TANIFUJI FARMS 6OZ A5 ZABUTON – MIYAZAKI PREFECTURE

TIGER PRAWNS – GREEN BEAN, TARO, TAMARIND BROTH

DIVER SCALLOP – CHASHU, PEA TORTELLINI, TONKATSU BUTTER

MAC & 3 CHEESE – RADIATORE, WHITE CHEDDAR, BRIE, CRISPY ONION

LOADED POTATO PURÉE – BACON, SOUR CREAM, SCALLION

GNOCCHI – ‘NDUJA, PECORINO, PEAS, MORELS

WAGYU FRIED RICE – TALLOW, FARM EGG

22oz PRIME DRY-AGED BONE-IN COWBOY STEAK – CREEK STONE FARMS

38oz PRIME PORTERHOUSE – ALLEN BROTHERS

TANIFUJI FARMS MIYAZAKI PREFECTURE RIB CAP – UNI, PARSNIP PUREE

DOUBLE ESPRESSO, ICE

THE DUBAI – PISTACHIO KATAIFI, CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY

BANANA SPRING ROLLS – FOSTER ICE CREAM, RUM, WARM BANANA CARAMEL SAUCE

BUTTERSCOTCH 80 CRÈME BRÛLÉE – ESPRESSO CRISP, GOOSEBERRIES

CHEESECAKE – HIBISCUS, RASPBERRIES, VANILLA BEAN CREAM

Opened late-Spring of 2018, N9NE Steakhouse making way for a room decorated in modern art, guests visiting Scotch 80 today will find things largely unchanged in terms of aesthetic while the Bar remains well-stocked with rare Whiskeys served by bartenders who also continue to come up with creative Cocktails.

Located at the resort’s east end with an entirely revamped menu, seasonal changes occurring alongside A5 Wagyu varieties straight from Japan, it was deferring Carte Blanche to the kitchen that Dinner began with an Amuse matching Wagyu to Caviar and starters including vibrant Hamachi Crudo, Sushi and crunchy Poke “Tacos.”

Not forgetting Tammy’s Milk Bread, nor golden A5 Empanadas and cheffed-up Lumpia, Bone Marrow now comes with Filipino Sausage and Papaya while Steaks on this evening included one from Creekstone Farms, another by Allen Brothers and two Japanese A5 cuts including one with Sea Urchin on top.

Never afraid to blaze a new trail, Chef Marty Red DeLeon Lopez turning Scallops into a Ramen-inspired plate with a different kind of Noodle, Gnocchi with Calabrian Sausage, Peas and Morels is arguably the best Side in Vegas while Pastry Chef Tammy Alana’s work is no less impressive whether one opts for Creme Brulee, seasonal Cheesecake or re-imagined Bananas Foster riffing on Turon flamed tableside.

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Abel’s Bagels [12,] Las Vegas NV

Abel’s Bagels

Cream Cheese, Honey Almond Cream Cheese

Blueberry Bagel

Cheddar Bagel

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Plain Bagel

Everything Bagel

Sesame Seed Bagel

Described as a “Faith-based” business Abel’s Bagels opened late-2022 at 7150 S Durango Blvd Suite #130, owner Nick Pace of an organic juice bar in Roslyn New York hoping to bring “authentic” New York Bagels to Sin City along with other favorites from “Nook’s Organic.”

Inspired by the Bible’s Abel and Mr. Pace’s commitment to quality it is from 7am Monday through Saturday and 8am Sunday that Abel’s offers not only hand-rolled, boiled and baked rounds but also Sandwiches, Smoothies and Acai Bowls.

Sourcing good Ingredients and Coffee, high-gluten Flour the backbone of any proper Bagel, Abel’s collection includes all the favorites save for Egg while Cream Cheese is offered on its own or with up to three mix-ins ranging from Fruits or Vegetables to Macha and Peanut Butter.

Friendly in terms of service, though prone to selling out of top choices early on weekends, Bagels run $1.75 a piece with discounts by the dozen for specimens with a good skin and light crackle that quickly gives way to a chewy center that performs at nearly New York standards whether flecked in Seeds or dotted with Raisins.

www.abels-bagels.com

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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii (6150 W Charleston Blvd) [8,] Las Vegas NV

Bad Ass Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee

Twisted Malasada Donut

Now with two Las Vegas locations, long after franchises debuted in Florida decades ago, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has been serving the Big Island for over forty years with a name that plays homage to burrows that carried Beans down the mountains in the 19th century.

Part of “the 9th Island” since 2022 on West Charleston, the menu expanding with time to include specialty Lattes and Breakfast Sandwiches on King’s Hawaiian Rolls, fans of Hawaiian Coffee will find several blends as well as 100% Kona by the cup.

Far better sourced than Dutch Bros or Starbucks, a few Koolers and Smoothies a sign of modern times, Cold Brew is smooth with soft acidity and doesn’t dilute thanks to frozen Coffee Ice Cubes while “Twisted Malasada Donuts” served warm are soft, springy and not overly sweet thanks to an abundance of Cinnamon.

www.badasscoffee.com

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Jeff’s Bagel Run, Las Vegas NV

Jeff’s Bagel Run

Banana Pudding Spread

Strawberry Spread

Asiago Everything Bagel

Blueberry Bagel

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Cinnamon Sugar Bagel

Cacio e Pepe Bagel

Asiago Bagel

Garlic Bagel

Everything Bagel

As much an American success story as anything in the Social Media era Jeff’s Bagel Run has grown from a pandemic home business to 20+ stores including one that opened on February 4 2026 in Suite 107 at 9400 South Eastern Avenue.

Begun when Jeff and Danielle Perera grew tired of Central Florida’s options, a promise of “always boiled, never toasted” Bagels first thrilling friends before opening their brick-and-mortar store in Ocoee, it has been through Franchising that the couple now sees shops in Georgia, Illinois, Texas and the Carolinas just five years later.

Made fresh throughout the day and available for online pre-order, hours from 6:30am until to 2:00pm daily occasionally seeing specials sold out, guests can expect to find roughly fifteen choices plus more fresh-made Spreads, “Treats” and Coffee from Otus.

Certainly not an “old-school” spot, Spreads like Birthday Cake and Banana Pudding with Cinnamon Sugar Bagels sure to horrify New Yorkers who grew up dreaming of Ess-A-Bagel or that elusive “perfect” Bialy, suffice it to say Jeff’s product is very good with a proper skin and medium-elasticity for a good chew.

Staffed by energetic youngsters, though the store itself is fairly basic, best bites on this first Bagel run include Everything that trends less garlicky than most, Blueberry with lots of natural Fruit flavor and Cacio e Pepe which oddly does taste a lot like the eponymous Pasta.

www.jeffsbagelrun.com

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Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, Las Vegas NV

Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner

Cinnamon Roll

Mothership Coffee

Steak and Eggs – 4oz Hanger Steak, Cowboy Butter, Scrambled Egg Whites, Home Fries, Biscuit

Country Fried Pork Steak – Sausage Gravy, Home Fries, Biscuit, Sunny Side Eggs

The Haystack – Shoestring Fries, Chorizo Gravy, Cheddar, Bacon, Egg, Chives

Malted Waffle – Almonds, Whipped Cream, W&E Cane Butter Syrup

Berries & Cream Pancakes – Malted Pancakes, Berry Medley, Sour Cream Whipped Topping, Streusel Oat Crumble, W&E Cane Butter Syrup

Bearclaw French Toast – French Toast, Almond Paste, Candied Almonds, Icing, W&E Cane Butter Syrup

Fried Chicken Sandwich – Fried Chicken Breast, White American Cheese, Bacon, Garlic Mayo, Honey Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Texas Toast, Fries

Chocolate Chip Brown Sugar Pie

Finally debuted in Autumn 2023, nearly two years after Aaron Lee and Mal Gott entered and subsequently won the Las Vegas Coffee Shop Giveaway, Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner has undeniably filled a niche for locals on the northeast side of the Strip.

A true success story for the Chef husband and Wife in creative design, their take on classic Americana witnessing the talents of each dovetail at Huntridge Shopping Center, guests are invited to dine from 8am until 2pm daily inside a bustling and open space.

Inspired by roadside eateries but benefited by Chef Lee’s time at upscale Restaurants including Esther’s Kitchen, Winnie & Ethel’s menu is a two-page affair focused on good Ingredients and scratch cooking while the scene is packed and bustling as music plays overhead.

Offering both a waitlist and Opentable Reservations, either strongly recommended for those planning to visit on weekends, it is with bottomless Coffee in mixed mugs that weekends feature a large Cinnamon Roll served hot and fluffy beneath a liberal amount of melted Icing.

Happy to serve Bacon, Eggs and Waffles, the latter malted with choice of toppings, those seeking something more will note everything from Steak & Eggs to a generous Chicken Sandwich, and for something truly hearty there’s always Country Fried Steak of Pork or Chicken served with Eggs, Gravy, Homefries and a Biscuit for just $17.99.

Taking a chance on the “Haystack,” a Midwest concoction here elevated by vibrant Chorizo Gravy, it was after a prolonged wait that sweets emerged from the kitchen with an apology, the Pancakes good but not special while fluffy French Toast dressed like a Bearclaw and a slice of Chess-like Pie studded with Chocolate Chips competed for top billing.

www.winnieandethels.com

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Wicked Donuts [28,] Las Vegas NV


Wicked Donuts

Cold Brew

Blue Suede Banana Donut

Tiramisu Donut

Wicked Boston Cream Donut

Cookies & Cream Donut

Cointreau Creme Brulee Croissant Donut

Caramel Sutra Puffernut

Pecan Pie Croissant Donut

Guava Cheesecake Donut

My Favorite Martian Croissant Donut

Lemon Meringue Croissant Donut

Sticky Sinn-a-Bun

Strawberries & Cream Donut

Offering over two-dozen flavors daily, in addition to freshly-fried minis available in a keto-friendly fashion, any discussion of Wicked Donuts should begin with the base, buttery Brioche or toothsome Cake enjoyable beneath tangy Buttermilk or Vanilla Glaze, though upgrading to Chocolate, Blueberry or Maple is highly advised.

Eschewing Artificial Colors or Preservatives, a fact pertinent to Cream-filled choices, suffice it to say that most will not last long whether it be decadent “Blue Suede Banana” or the more nuanced Guava Cheesecake.

Executing Ansel’s invention well, available filled, topped or coated in Sugar, Caramel Sutra continues to impress in its subtlety while “Puffernuts,” Crullers and Cubes add even more variability to the collection.

www.wicked-donuts.com

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Rosallie Catering [33,] Las Vegas NV


Rosallie

Fruit Danish

Almond Croissant

Florentine

Unquestionably Las Vegas’ top choice for French Pastry for over 10 years Rosallie Le French Café continues to show well on-site or to-go, a Wednesday morning delivery finding Pastries carefully arranged with several old favorites including an Almond Croissant better than those in Paris.

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ShangHai Taste Catering [26,] Las Vegas NV


Shanghai Taste

House Fried Rice with Sausage

Shanghai Fried Rice Cake with Shrimp

House Fried Fat Noodles with Beef

Sheng Jian

Scallion Pancakes

Kao Fu

Tucked inside Suite 104 of 4266 Spring Mountain Road, it was via contacting ShangHai Taste directly that catering was coordinated on Friday, Managing Partner Joe Muscaglione arriving at 11:45am-sharp with six items portioned large enough for sharing.

Still the top destination in Shanghai Plaza at the corner of Arville Street, family recipes handed down to Chef Jimmy Li comprising a concise menu of scratch-made plates, it was with all items carefully-packed and temperature appropriate that most got started with Fried Rice, a bit of tooth welcomed amidst Pork, Egg and Soy.

Now the 26th time delivered, though Jimmy’s years at 3 Villages, 1900 Asian Cuisine and Niu Gu will find many locals familiar with his authentic brand of cooking, fans of Soup Dumplings, or XLB, will be happy to know ShangHai Taste’s set a high standard, and whether one prefers Pork, Beef, Shrimp, Crab or even Gluten Free the textures and flavors are great, as too are the fried version entitled Sheng Jian with Sesame Seeds.

Again impressing with House Fried Fat Noodles, each strand slick and slightly chewy tossed with Steak, Stir-fried Rice Cakes traditionally known as Chao Nian Gao remain a personal favorite thanks to sticky-soft pillows with Salt and a bit of sweetness.

Only offering one Dessert, not “American” by any stretch, remaining stomach capacity saw Chocolate Dumplings skipped this time while guests with a sense of adventure enjoyed steamed Wheat Gluten Kao Fu with Mushrooms, fermented Soy and Ginger.

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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii (6150 W Charleston Blvd) [7,] Las Vegas NV

Bad Ass Coffee

Cold Brew Coffee

Twisted Malasada Donut

Now with two Las Vegas locations, long after franchises debuted in Florida decades ago, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has been serving the Big Island for over forty years with a name that plays homage to burrows that carried Beans down the mountains in the 19th century.

Part of “the 9th Island” since 2022 on West Charleston, the menu expanding with time to include specialty Lattes and Breakfast Sandwiches on King’s Hawaiian Rolls, fans of Hawaiian Coffee will find several blends as well as 100% Kona by the cup.

Far better sourced than Dutch Bros or Starbucks, a few Koolers and Smoothies a sign of modern times, Cold Brew is smooth with soft acidity and doesn’t dilute thanks to frozen Coffee Ice Cubes while “Twisted Malasada Donuts” served warm are soft, springy and not overly sweet thanks to an abundance of Cinnamon.

www.badasscoffee.com

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Pinkbox Doughnuts (Boca Park) [4,] Las Vegas NV

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Da Apple Fritter – Glazed Raised Doughnut, Apples, Cinnamon

Da Blueberry Fritter – Glazed Raised Doughnut, Blueberries, Cinnamon

Buttermilk Bar – Glazed Buttermilk Cake

Maple Ol’ Fashioned – Old Fashion Doughnut, Maple Frosting

Blue Face DoughCro – Croissant Doughnut, Blueberry Frosting, White Whip

Dubai Chocolate 2.0 – Chocolate Cake Doughnut, Chocolate bottom, Pistachio Cream, Pistachios, Kataifi

The Big Samoan – Yeast Doughnut, Chocolate bottom, Toasted Coconut, Chocolate Drizzle, Caramel Drizzle

Mr. Blueberry – Raised Doughnut, White Frosting, Blueberry Cheesecake, Blonde Oreo Crumble, White Chocolate Chips, Blueberry Glaze

Lemon Berry Tease – Glazed Lemon & Blackberry Cake Doughnut, Vanilla Frosting, White Whip, Blackberry Compote, Butter Crumble

Purple Rain – Ube Cake Doughnut, Glaze, Ube Cake Crumble

Debuted in 2025 at Boca Park and open 24-hours Pinkbox Doughnuts remains Las Vegas’ premier spot for unique Doughnuts, just as it has since debuting over a decade ago.

More and more social-media savvy over the years this visit entailed far beyond the usual “OG Classics,” and although PinkBox’s Old Fashioned Cogwheels are still Las Vegas’ best additional traditional choices are mostly as expected making “Fancy Pancy” or “Show Off” choices a necessity.

Fully committed to clever nomenclature, Roberto Armanino’s famous Caramel Cheesecake now “The Caramelo,” “Lemon Berry Tease” succeeds thanks to the homemade Filling and plenty of complexity while “The Big Samoan” uses Coconut for texture atop a Ring with a Chocolate Shell bottom.

Replenishing supply as necessary, high volume assuring everything is fresh, Fritters both achieve high marks while “Dubai Chocolate’” eats like its namesake on a Cocoa Cake base.

www.pinkboxdoughnuts.com

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The Bagel Cafe [6,] Las Vegas NV

The Bagel Cafe

Bagel Platter

Deli Platter, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad

Cookie Tray

Popular with their target audience since 1996, though nothing they do here is particularly spectacular, The Bagel Cafe fills a niche and does so consistently at a fair price.

www.thebagelcafelv.com

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Tanguy, Paris FR

Tanguy

Le Gorvello Poiré Clos Saint-André Cider

Andouille, Tomme, Onions – 100% Buckwheat Flour, Andouille de Guémené (Rivalan-Quidu), Organic Cow’s Milk Tomme Cheese, Roscoff Onions Confit in Chouchen Mead

Ham, Egg, Tomme – Tanguy’s “Complète” with Prince de Paris Ham, Organic Egg, Organic Cow’s Milk Tomme Cheese, 100% Buckwheat Flour

Caramelized Apples, Breton Shortbread, Caramel, Cream – Organic Wheat Flour Crêpe, Caramelized Apples, Crumbled Breton Shortbread, Caramel, Whipped Cream

Named after its founder Gwilherm Tanguy, who gave up a career in La Défense to pursue the perfect Crêpe, a seat at 15 Rue de l’Échiquier is no easy feat, yet with a little persistence and planning Saturday found the small space full but welcoming just past 21h00.

Focused on Crêpes Salée «à l’ancienne,» not to be confused with more commonly seen Galette, it is inside the white-tiled space with contrasting black tables that guests peruse a concise menu with prices that seem like an absolute bargain compared to the rest of Paris.

A native of Quistinic in Brittany, the use of certified Organic Buckwheat Flour from a family-owned mill assuring consistency, Tanguy’s Crêpes emerge from a small kitchen with minimal wait time and pair nicely to a collection of Ciders sold by the glass or bottle.

Dining below a fresco, easy to miss for those with eyes turned to the plate, each Crêpe is exquisitely thin and Butter-crisped with fillings ranging from classic “Complète” to smoked Andouille de Guémené with Mead-confited Onions and Tomme de Priziac Cheese.

Ingredient-centric from start to finish, Bouton d’Or Butter offering richness whether opting for sweet or savory, Dessert might include Honey or Citrus but the best bet sees Buckwheat swapped for Organic Wheat Flour with more levity topped by Caramelized Apples, crumbled Sablé and Whipped Cream.

www.tanguy-crepes.fr

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Glaces Moustache-Artisan Glacier (63 Rue de Bretagne,) Paris FR

Moustache Artisan Glacier

Paris Brest Ice Cream, Pistachio Ice Cream

Established by Gérard Sanchez in 1992, and now expanding by franchising, Glaces Moustache opened in the French capitol in 2022 and has since become of of Paris’ top recommendations for artisan Ice Cream.

Born in Saint-Malo, the original focus on Ingredients and Dairy from Brittany still a signature of some fifty flavors, it is inside the friendly shop that guests are invited to first try samples ranging from Tiramisu to Gold-Medal winning “Amour de glace” before making a decision.

Taking a hand-made approach to everything, Pistachio winning out over Lemon Tart by the slimmest of margins, two scoops found the subtle green Ice Cream nutty but not too sweet while Paris Brest tasted like Hazelnut Butter with bits of Choux adding texture.

www.glaces-moustache.fr/glaciers/moustache-paris-le-marais

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Bontemps La Pâtisserie, Paris FR

Bontemps La Pâtisserie

Paris Brest

Citrus Cake

Chocolate Fondant with Milk Cream

Owned by Fiona and Fatina Leluc a visit to Bontemps La Pâtisserie sees the sisters turning their fascination with Sablés into one of Paris’s most highly regarded Bakeries, everything inside appearing antique besides Tarts, Cookies and Sandwiches that look like expensive baubles behind glass.

Part shop and part salon, velvet accents and floral patterns all around, guests entering find themselves greeted with smiles and samples, the Shortbread crisp and buttery with just a hint of salt that lingers a bit after everything else dissolves across the palate.

Visited solo, Blood Orange and Grapefruit dominating seasonal Tarts designed to share, it was after a moment of indecision that three items were selected, a Paris Brest showcasing thinner than average Choux around faultless Hazelnut Cream while simple Lemon Cake and Chocolate Fondant each offer far more than meets the eye as a result of quality Ingredients and time-honored techniques.

www.bontemps.paris

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Pavyllon Monte-Carlo un restaurant de Yannick Alléno, Monte Carlo MC

Pavyllon

Eggs, Ginger / Peas, Cheese

Kombucha, Peach Nectar, Ginger Beer

Bread, Olive Oil

Steamed Comte Cheese Souffle, Watercress and Smoked Eel Sauce

Guinea Hen poached in Lobster Butter, Salty Scrambled Eggs

Pommes Puree

Coffee Expression Biscuit, Pecan Nut, Maple Syrup

Lemon Pie, Pistachio Chocolate

Hoping to rejuvenate its dining scene Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo turned to Chef Yannick Alléno, where an off-shoot of his Parisian 1* Pavyllon serves guests at an enormous rounded bar surrounding the open kitchen.

Located far off the lobby down several nondescript halls, all of it below the standards of a 5-star Hotel, it is upon entry that guests are greeted by amicable staff and led through a proper dining room in hues of blue.

Offering a Tasting Menu and a la carte options, prices comparable to other upscale eateries in Monaco, Friday evening found only a handful of seats occupied with guests outnumbered by both kitchen staff and servers.

The second most Michelin-starred chef in the world, fifteen including three in Monaco, dinner begins with a brief introduction of Alléno’s extraction method, dueling nibbles fairly basic while a non-alcoholic beverage proved complex and invigorating after a long day.

Opting for a la carte, an airy Cheese Souffle arriving first with Chlorophyll and smoky Asian-influenced Sauce, it was after sopping up every drop with simple Sourdough that a primary plate of Guinea Hen, Lobster and Eggs arrived in a lighter style of Sauce Nantua.

Paced appropriate to each group, three courses easily accommodated in an hour, Dessert referenced Tiramisu with a hint of Pralnes before Mignardises featuring local Ingredients to end a meal that was “good,” but not particularly distinctive of the Chef or Monaco.

www.montecarlosbm.com/en/restaurant-monaco/pavyllon-monte-carlo-restaurant-yannick-alleno

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Mirazur, Menton FR

Mirazur

Bruno Paillard Première Cuvée Champagne

Wasabi Leaf, Mint, Parsley, Oxalis, Nettle

Mother’s Bread, Local Olive Oil

Navelwort, White Beans, Shrimps

Coriander, Mandarin, Urchin’

2022 Chateau de Pibarnon The White

Puntarelle, Bagna Cauda, Sardine, Bottarga

Watercress, Oyster, Hazelnut, Tapioca

Sourdough, Normandy Butter

Wild Garlic, Charbonnier, Morels

Nasturtium, John Dory, Peas, Razor Clams

Millefeuille, Lamb, Cabbage

Sorrel, Goat Cheese

Fennel, Vanilla

Chartreuse Birthday Cake

Rosemary Financier, Fresh Cream

Milk Ice Cream, Menton Citrus

While “storyteller cuisine” is not a style that is universally loved there are few Chefs thinking as deeply about nature as Mauro Colagreco, the Italo-Argentinian Chef and owner of Restaurant Mirazur overlooking the French Riviera.

Named “best restaurant in the world” in 2019 and holding 3 Michelin stars for the past decade, the privileged location merely an added bonus for diners with a table near open windows, Mirazur’s concept focuses on the influence of the Moon and the planets on Plants and how they taste each day.

Using an agricultural calendar based on biodynamics, each day seeing the kitchen focus on one of either roots, leaves, flowers or fruits, it is after a cordial welcome that diners first visit the kitchen before taking stairs to a room decorated in wood and natural stones.

The father of “circular gastronomy,” and first Chef to be appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, it is alongside Colagreco that some fifty people are responsible for everything from gardening to dish washing, and across the course of nearly three hours no less than half seemingly make an appearance either downstairs or tableside.

Offered Champagne to start, a fair priced Wine list offered along with several heavy hitters, “Leaves” opening nibbles include a quintet of Tarts, Raviolis and Crackers all sourced from the Chef’s Garden with a focus on textures and freshness.

Open since 2006, the same local Olive Oil and mother’s Bread offered to diners since then, the first of nine proper “courses” entails fresh Shrimp in White Bean Puree between Leaves of Navelwort while the follow-up goes airy with a cloud of Coriander hiding Orange-soaked Uni.

A space well-suited to White Wine, the blend from Chateau de Pibarnon matching seasonal Citrus, hollowed spears of Puntarelle filled with Sardine thrive in Bagna Cauda before a carefully-topped Oyster and all the parts of Garlic served in such a way that none of it is overwhelming.

Offered a second Loaf with hand-formed Butter and a story, its purpose seemingly to collect the Sauces henceforth, line-caught John Dory arrives hidden by gently cooked Nasturtium with a beard of Razor Clams before a “Millefeuille” of Lamb and various styles of crispy Cabbage.

Not wavering from the theme for Cheese or Dessert, local Goat Cheese akin to Panna Cotta beneath Sorrel Gel, cooked Fennel drops the acrid notes in favor of sweet Licorice atop Vanilla before Ice Cream mixed tableside with a variety of fresh and preserved Citrus.

Gracious throughout, every dining room attendant smiling and pleasant, mentions of a birthday additionally saw the team produce a Chartreuse Cake complete with candle alongside a bowl of Rosemary Financiers and fresh Cream large enough to serve a six-top.

www.mirazur.fr

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Mitron Bakery, Menton FR

Mitron Bakery

Fougasse Menton

Hazelnut Flan

Red Fruit Crostata

Medialuna

Tarte au Citron

Tucked away on a quiet alley in Menton one would never assume the owner of Mitron Bakery has amassed 8 Michelin Stars, but under the banner of Mauro Colagreco the take-away only space at 8 Rue Pieta is serving the sort of baked good one wishes they could find in Monaco.

Fully embracing ownership’s commitment to sustainable practices, all Flour certified-organic with natural harvesting and milled daily in Menton, it is inside the small space that guests will find Breads, Viennoiserie and Cakes all at fair prices.

Staffed by a lone woman on Friday, friendly in explaining her favorites, first bites from a Medialuna found sweet glaze overlying open laminaton while Fougasse Menton ate more like the savory Flatbread with notes of Orange and Anise than the version a few miles west.

Sold out of award-winning Panettone on this day, though anyone disappointed will find solace in a faultless Lemon Tart, both Costata and Flan change daily based on local markets and if the two tasted are representative of the “usual” then one of each is recommended with the latter’s top-to-bottom contrasts particularly noteworthy.

www.mitronbakery.com

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Cedric Grolet Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo MC

Cedric Grolet

Pan Suisse

Cookie Chocolat Coco

Espresso

Awarded “World’s Best Pastry Chef” in 2018 Cedric Grolet continues to train some of the best bakers in the world to this day, his commitment to excellence generating long lines at the Paris Opera location while guests visiting Monaco can experience Viennoiserie and Entremets or a full Breakfast on the bottom floor of Hôtel de Paris.

Half boutique and half tea room, early arrivals without wait while those later are recommended to reserve, it is inside a minimalist space with clean lines that diners will find everything from €12 Pan Suisse to €25 Cookies featuring the best imported Ingredients one can buy.

Enjoyed best along Avenue des Beaux-Arts, the Pan Suisse truly superb with shattering layers of Butter surrounding Dark Chocolate Chips, Cookie Chocolat Coco is approximately twice the size of a “traditional” Cookie with a Sable style base decorated in what can best be described as melting puddles of Cocoa and Cookie Butter with curls of Coconut, though its “value” is dubious.

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