March 9, 2010

Restaurtant Joel Robuchon

So here it is!  My first posting is the best meal I have ever had in my life.  It was at Joel Robuchon Restaurant in Las Vegas at the MGM Grande Casino.  Each of the 18 courses was spectacular.  The perfect flavor and balance of each dish along with the presentation, garnishes, bread & butter carts; the décor; the unpretentious and the non-intrusive service all wrapped in a flawlessly decorated package.  I hope I have another opportunity to experience Restaurant Joel Robuchon again before I die. 

I have posted the menu followed by all the photographs of all the dishes.  Some of the courses were combined onto one server in order to follow a theme of flavors.  Enjoy!

MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas
“Known around the world as "Chef of the Century," legendary French Chef Joël Robuchon has come straight out of retirement to open his very first French restaurant in the United States. Joël Robuchon caters to a sophisticated palate that features a menu of his finer specialties that redefines Las Vegas fine dining. The traditional French cuisine reflects Robuchon's respect for the finest ingredients.
Limited seating creates the intimacy one can expect from Joël Robuchon. Reservations strongly recommended.
Joël Robuchon presents four prix fixe à la carte menus, in addition to the
16-course tasting menu.
Joel Robuchon restaurant offers complimentary limousine service to all guest reservations for the restaurant.”

Executive Chef
Claude Le Tohic
MENU DEGUSTATION A $395/Person

         Le Caviar
en infusion de corail anisée, en surprise
Caviar on a fennel cream served as a surprise
         Le Foie Gras Shaved black truffles and potatoes, topped with foie gras carpaccion
         La Symphonie de Truffe
uneCrispy truffle tart with onion confit, paris mushroom broth with veal ravioli, trembling chicken royale
         La Saint-Jacques 
Seared scallops, spiced coconuts milk and fresh coriander condiment
         Les Crustacés
Delicate flan of sea urchin with mocha foam, crispy peppermint flavored langoustine, roasted lobster with green curry
         Le Riz 
Paëlla style pilaf of rice, fricassee of frog legs and shaved tartuffi di Alba
         La Châtaigne
 Delicate chestnut cream with smoked lardons foam
         Le Turbot 
Turbot filet with baby spinach and wasabi flavored artichoke, béarnaise emulsion
         Le Veau
 Milk fed
sautéed veal chop with herb gelée, zucchini and fresh pistachios
         Le Soja 
Risotto of soybeans sprouts, lime zest and chives
         Les Fruits Exotiques
 
Exotic fruit cocktail, yogurt sorbet
         La Fuji
 
Fuji apple confit with Calvados granite, dulce de leche
         Le Moka - Le Thé
escortés de mignardises


          My Passion Fruit sorbet and Italian Cream Birthday Cake!


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3 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 9, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    mmm... good memories. I was afraid we wouldn't be able to finish all the courses but each time the food came it wasn't an issue!

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  2. mokasquarlMarch 9, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    put on to do list....although it just makes me want a Vietnamese sandwich from the corner... the veal looks yummmers.

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  3. ka tonyMarch 9, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Hi Adam,
    Congrats! great job on the launching of your blog! Very informative, great description, enlightening that I'll not be lost in Joël Robuchon's Restaurant if I get the chance to experience what you did! Thanks Adam.

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