 Alize at the Top of the Palms Restaurant Review: André Rochat made his reputation before Las Vegas was savvy enough to accept his fine-dining style, and persevered until it did. His 1980-vintage downtown Andre's French Restaurant (now closed) paved the way for the regal Andre's in the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino and his Alizé, all with extraordinary wine cellars. Complete with his signature bar and 1,700-label cellar (with over 7,000 bottles), Alizé occupies the hotel's top floor with a spectacular view of the Strip and surrounding mountains. Among appetizers might be André's foie gras terrine or classic escargots de Bourgogne. Fresh fish, such as Dover sole sautéed Veronique, Grenobloise or amandine style, is flown in daily. Other entrée favorites include pan-seared Muscovy duck breast accompanied by sautéed foie gras, golden raspberries, fava beans, toasted almonds and braised duck leg. The chocolate soufflé and the soufflé du jour, plus temptations such as chocolate fondant with a chocolate truffle center, toasted marshmallow and graham cracker-crusted vanilla ice cream, are worth the splurge. Alizé welcomes guests age 12 and older.
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