when i sent my mom our christmas list, we jokingly added that we wanted to go to vegas and eat at joel robuchons 3 michelin star vegas restaurant. if you arent aware, joel robuchon is a french chef and has been named the chef of the century. he has the most michelin stars of any chef in the world, 28 in total. michelin stars are awarded to a small number of outstanding restaurants. the restaurants are awarded between 1 and 3 stars. essentially 1=good, 2=better, and 3=the best of the best. being awarded a single michelin star is quite a feat and it takes great mastery to be awarded 3 stars.
our playful request was granted and we were able to go to vegas at eat at joel robuchons vegas restaurant!
we were able to meet the head chef (who is an MOF) who arranged a special menu for our group.
the menu was as follows:
amuse bouche: chilled corn soup with a little heat served with smoked duck, savory marshmallow topped with chives and a thin crouton.
appetizer: foie gras and violet artichoke salad with parmesan shavings.
main course: beef cheeks and red miso braised in cocotte with autumn vegetables or black cod with a yuzy daikon velvet puree
side: buttery potatoes
dessert: mango and strawberry shortbread cookie served with coconut ice cream or bitter chocolate suffle with vanilla ice cream
mignardises: a selection of tiny, bite-sized desserts
the meal was amazing. i dont think we fully understood or were prepared for that meal. i know my palate wasnt quite mature enough for the interesting interplay between textures and flavors. however, it did take food to a whole new level for me; of course, nothing tasted good for a week afterward because nothing could possibly compare. we have found that it is so exciting to eat food and enjoy it at all levels of preparation. joel robuchons restaurant is truly fine dining and it was very exciting to experience the best of fine dining. we also revel in experiencing the best of street food as well. essentially, when food is done well, we get excited.
many thanks to my parents for allowing us this culinary adventure!
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