the bald man knows best

We hit a sweet spot in Vegas today: Max Brenner, Chocolate by the Bald Man. A friend of mine, Karol,  introduced me to this amazing place years ago in NYC, where I had the best chocolate truffle cake ever.  I was thrilled when I heard of their restaurant opening at the Caesar's Forum Shops in Las Vegas. I told Mark about it and normally he dislikes going to the Strip but since the word "chocolate" was mentioned that was no longer a problem for him. 

You can't help but think of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory as you walk in, chocolate is everywhere, all around, including in the air. Sweet! We deliberately ignored their brunch and lunch menu and did not pay any attention to the waitress's high recommendation of a savory BLT sandwich: bacon who? Give us chocolate! And chocolate we got: the sampler plate named 'Sharing, for two', a bit of almost everything: banana split waffle, crispy chocolate eggroll, white and milk chocolate bark, chocolate sponge cake and fondue.  Oh, scrumptiousness! It is impossible to make chocolate taste better!

We brought home a fondue set for two, it comes with the chocolate. We are looking forward to try it soon!

sweet 'me' time

I took the day off today for some light shopping in Vegas. It is always a treat for me to leave the raw desert and see real civilization along with its pretty things.
I had been wanting to try the Bouchon Bakery at the Venetian for quite sometime now and today seemed the right day to visit it since I was just across the street at the Fashion Show Mall and also craving some good sweets. Was I impressed? Yes and No. The bakery does not have a seating area and the pastries selections are limited. BUT, Bouchon is famous for its french macarons and rightfully so, they are perfection!!! Crusty, chewy, creamy, they were worth the price, the time and the walk. Deliciousness!!!

 

The Bouchon Bakery is located near the Phantom of the Opera Theater  at the Venetian Casino.



These Artisan Beignets are filled with raspberry. I bought a pair, one for me, one for Mark... but then changed my mind and ate them both... too delicious! They actually remind me of Brazilian "Sonhos", the difference is that the Brazilian ones are filled with trés leches cream.

  


I brought the french macarons home to share with Mark

(I am a good wife, after all!). 

 


Pretty Fall Decorations at the Pallazzo