Beverly Hills: Bouchon (BBE Edition)

Having successfully replicated the Thomas Keller's Favorite Simple Roast Chicken, without going as far as the French Laundry, it’s been on my top list to experience the offering from one of the best chefs in America. BlackBoardEats broke the ice and provided this unique opportunity with the three course prie fixe menu at Bouchon Los Angeles.




It was the last day of the BBE special and the space was filled with all the last minute crowd. The menu was simple - for each course, there were only two options: white Viognier or red Pinot Noir, for instance. The French bread with the herbed butter was so good that we did not care what was coming next and wolfed it down to the last bit of crumbs.




The forest mushroom soup was earthy and creamy with a good amount of seasonings. The red wine vinaigrette dressed mixed green salad paired fairly well with the warm goat cheese crouton. The soup was the winner in the first round.




For the main course, a pan seared salmon filet with confit of citrus, compressed cucumber, heirloom radish, pearl onions and citrus vierge, was light, refreshing and appealing. Equally easy on the eye, the glazed pork belly was savory and ultra tender. The pole beans with mustard-scented pork jus added an interesting overall texture to the dish.



Both the chocolate ice cream and the caramel pudding were more on the sweet side. The flavors were rich and fulfilling. Assorted jellies, nuts and cookies treats were served (on the house) while waiting for the bill. The service was excellent throughout the night. While there was no signs of Keller’s presence, Bouchon BBE was a good starting point, a good deal and a good meal.



Bouchon
bouchonbistro.com | 235 N Canon Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 - map | (310) 271-9910