Bouchon Bistro

I have eaten out several (probably to many) times this week. And I knocked a few things off my bucket list. Most excitingly, I ate at Bouchon Bistro with my cousin Miraya today. It was absolutely divine. Only problem is we did not get dessert! But fear not, I have many dessert posts to catch you up on as well! But Bouchon today was impeccable. I loved every thing that we tried.

So, to avoid a wait, Miraya and I sat at the bar. We sit down, and we are given bread plates with a napkin wrapped in the menu. Very cute idea! 

The bread they give is the same bread that I buy at Bouchon Bakery all the time, and it is great. It is the Epi Sourdough bread, perfect sourdough flavor and crunchy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. 

Miraya and I decided to split a few things, starting with the Lobster Bisque special. We were given a bowl with root vegetables and summer squash and even two mussels, and then the server/bartender poured the soup into the bowl in front of is. The flavor was excellent, a little bit of spicy but not enough to say spicy. It wasn't too heavy or creamy either, very well balanced. 

Since my dear cousin is no longer a vegetarian (thank goodness!) we split the Steak Frites. This is easily the best steak I have ever eaten in my life. We ordered medium, and medium it was. So tender and perfectly juicy, with a layer of tiny caramelized onions and an herb butter. It was cooked perfectly, seared on the outside to be a little crunchy but still so soft on the inside. The french fries even met our incredibly high french fry standards! They were also perfectly prepared. Not going to lie though, was hoping for a little more seasoning on the fries, but they were awesomely cooked. 

And another thing Miraya and I cannot turn down, Macaroni Gratin (or mac and cheese for us normal folks.) It was some kind of swiss cheese with a weird name that I can't remember on top and their deliciously decadent mornay sauce underneath that. Ugh, I'm drooling looking at the pictures. Not that I feel like I could ever eat again. 

After. 

You're welcome Bouchon, I will hopefully be back very soon!