Lenotre-Paris Las Vegas

[kiliki]

I just learned there was a Lenotre (one of my favorite stores in the real Paris) in the Paris Las Vegas. Can anyone tell me how this outpost compares to the French stores? On my next Vegas trip, will I find macarons, incredible tarts and beautiful little entrees/salads?

[nightscotsman]

I just learned there was a Lenotre (one of my favorite stores in the real Paris) in the Paris Las Vegas. Can anyone tell me how this outpost compares to the French stores? On my next Vegas trip, will I find macarons, incredible tarts and beautiful little entrees/salads?

Although the sign on the door says Lenotre, I've been told that the pastries are actually made by the Paris's in-house kitchen. You will find some very nice stuff, but last time I checked, no macarons.

I'm just a little bit biased, but if you want the best pastries in Las Vegas, you have to go across the street to the Bellagio. There is a lunch/coffee place called "Palio" (not to be confused with "Palio Pronto" at the NE entrance) through the casino on the way to the Art Gallery. It has a case where you can purchase a small range of pastries and desserts. You can also sample some amazing ice creams at the gelato shop, and most of the restaurants in the hotel (except Le Cirque and Picasso) serve desserts from the Bellagio pastry kitchen. However, when the new tower opens in December (supposedly), there will be a larger, dedicated pastry shop called "Jean Philippe Patisserie" showcasing the full range of Jean Philippe Maury's (MOF) skills as executive pastry chef, including pastry, ice cream and chocolates.

[Foodie-Girl]

I second nightscotsman's comment. The desserts at Palio are fantastic...as is just about everything at Bellagio.

[sand]

Palio is also a great breakfast alternative, especially if the cafe Bellagio line is long, and you can't score a line pass. Besides the pastries, they offer yogurt parfaits, cereal, etc. The location also provides a few tables with views of the pool area, but of course "to go" is also offered.

[nightscotsman]

One more thing about Palio - Before noon the pastry selection is more breakfast stuff like croissants, danish, and strudel. After noon they bring out the good stuff like mousse cakes, fruit tarts and cheesecake. My favorites are the raspberry pistachio tarts and the coconut mousse cakes.

[tsquare]

One more thing about Palio - Before noon the pastry selection is more breakfast stuff like croissants, danish, and strudel. After noon they bring out the good stuff like mousse cakes, fruit tarts and cheesecake. My favorites are the raspberry pistachio tarts and the coconut mousse cakes.

NSM,

Still the case?

I'll be in town with family soon and wondering about your "best of" suggestions now that you've had some time there...

Thanks!

[nightscotsman]

One more thing about Palio - Before noon the pastry selection is more breakfast stuff like croissants, danish, and strudel. After noon they bring out the good stuff like mousse cakes, fruit tarts and cheesecake. My favorites are the raspberry pistachio tarts and the coconut mousse cakes.

NSM,

Still the case?

I'll be in town with family soon and wondering about your "best of" suggestions now that you've had some time there...

Thanks!

Yep, those are still my favorites. The tiramisu cup and opera cake are good too, if you like coffee.

Another option for trying some pastry at Bellagio is to have afternoon tea (served 2-5 pm) at Petrossian, located just off the hotel lobby. We do some insanely fussy little items for the tea cart that might be fun to sample.