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and thank you a million times for your wonderful letters (see below)
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We are a small Local Restaurant. Your appreciation is much
needed.
Our Staff professionalism, Service, Ambiance & Cuisine preparations would
not really be successful
without
Guests like you, and the time you are taking into sending us your comments
& appreciations !!!
MERCI BEAUCOUP !
and Welcome to our ever-growing
family !!!
It is Guests like you who make Pamplemousse a success.
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LETTERS FROM
OUR GENTLE GUESTS...
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 11:19 AM
Subject: Comment
I love your restaurant. Having eaten there a few
times, with many more to come, it’s the first place I recommend in Las Vegas.
For those who want to get out of the din and jingles of hotel’ss overcrowded,
over promised self-important venues on the Strip, what a lush pleasure the
Pamplemousse offers us all.
My last visit was one of the best meals ever with a filet that topped any I’ve
had in recent memory. The staff’s professionalism and courtesy was just
outstanding, which is now expected and always fulfilled.
In fact, I’m going to list you on my blog and newsletter, even though I’ not a
revue site. I would think that all of us customers want to make sure you keep
on doing what you’ve done so well for so long.
Best wishes,
Tom Justin
www.tomjustin.com
Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 20:57:12 -0700
From: highdesertman2@yahoo.com
Subject: Comment
To: pamplemousse.lv@hotmail.com
I and my friend truly enjoyed our visit. We plan to make your restaurant
our special stop whenever we're in Las Vegas. Keifer, our server, made us
feel at home and explained the menu in detail ... such mouth-watering
dishes. Thank you for a very special evening. See you next time.
John
Subject: RE:
Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 09:33:07 -0800
From: KenT@tireco.com
To: jeandavegas@hotmail.com
Jean-David,
Thank you very much for a fantastic
meal and it was a pleasure meeting you.
Sorry we did not get to meet your wife
but maybe next year.
I was not able to take advantage of the
Blue Man Show but thank you for the opportunity.
Stay in touch.
Ken and Jeannine Thornton
From:
Jean-David Daudet [mailto:jeandavegas@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sun 10/28/2007 10:26 PM
To: Ken Thornton
Subject:
Hi
I'm so happy to see you to night
Kisses
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 0 9:50:01 -0700
Subject: A Schrader wedding
From: rs@one11.us
To: rs@one11.us
http://schraderwedding.blogspot.com
On September 12th 2007, Kim and I entered the world of matrimonial bliss
by having a surprise wedding. Although we only invited our immediate
families to celebrate this joyous occasion, all of our family and friends
were with us in our hearts. In life, there is no substitute for love and
we couldn't be happier. We thank all of you who have shared their well
wishes and love.
From: snappar@nbnet.nb.ca
To: pamplemousse.lv@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: reservations !
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:32:38 -0300
THIS WAS THE BEST MEAL OF MY LIFE !!! WE
WILL BE BACK & I WILL TELL EVERYONE GOING TO VEGAS TO GO THERE !!!! THANKS
AGAIN
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 3:05 PM
We ate at your restaurant on Oct 21 2007 , it
was one of the best meals I have ever had ! From the time we arrived until
the time we left everything was perfect . I will definately be back again
the next time we are in Las Vegas ... Sandra Kitchen Salisbury New
Brunswick , Canada E4J 3E2
Subject: THANKYOU FOR A MEMORABLE EVENING!
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:36:34 -0500
From: tplosnich@mfglobal.com
To: Pamplemousse.LV@hotmail.com
BONJOUR!
MY WIFE JUDY & I WERE AT YOUR PLACE ON WEDNESDAY
OCT 25TH. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW SPEACIAL IT WAS. THE FOOD, THE SERVICE, THE
COZY TABLE FOR TWO-JUST WONDERFUL! WE'VE BEEN COMING TO LASVEGAS FOR NEARLY
10YEARS NOW AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO EAT AT PAMPLEMOUSSE, WE JUST NEVER SEEMED TO
GET AROUND TO IT. WHAT A MISTAKE. I THINK THIS IS OUR NEW FAVORITE PLACE.
THERE IS SUCH A WARM COMFORTABLE FEELING THAT YOU DONT GET FROM THE BIG
CORPORATE PLACES ON THE STRIP. I WAS WONDERFUL AND A NIGHT WE'LL NEVER FORGET.
THANKYOU SO MUCH!
TONY & JUDY PLOSNICH
LAGRANGE, IL
From:
marty@adoberoadrecords.com To:
pamplemousse.LV@hotmail.com
Subject: Ate in your restaurant Sat Night
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 02:01:17 -0400
I, my wife and another couple ate in your restaurant
this past Saturday night. I very rarely email or write, if ever, anyone
regarding their business. I have traveled all over the country and Europe
and have never had such a great experience dinning as I did at
Pamplemousse. The food was the best and the service, Keiffer, was
outstanding. He made the night, I have never experienced such
an enthusiastic and friendly person, in any profession, as he was.
We had not been in Vegas for many years, I did not like
the changes, too darn busy with traffic who's only equal is NY city, and
that's not a good thing. However, the experience I had at your restaurant
is probably worth the trip back to Vegas. I just thought you should know.
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 12:54 PM
Subject: Please,+Post+this+mail+into+your+Guestbook
What a wonderful dining experience our family has had at Pamplemousse!!!!
My
parents and I spent our savings on a trip to las vegas. Each night we went to
a different restaurant. But the night we went to Pamplemousse made every other
las vegas experience pale in comparison. Rather than staff that might take
away from the food, your staff, especially our server, Michael, made our meal
so much more enjoyable. The food was perfect in every way. Each taste was
unique and perfect. The dessert, too, was amazing and wonderful.
Your
restaurant saved our las vegas experience and turned it from a usual vacation
into a trip to an elegant countryside affair. Thank you for the perfect
experience.
Stephanie
Moscow, PA
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:52 PM
Subject: If Heaven has a restaurant...
...then, maybe then, I'll enjoy a better meal! It used to be that I
would visit Las Vegas primarily for business and for events such as
the gigantic SEMA show. Three years ago, however, a dear friend introduced me
to Pamplemousse. Now, I cannot come to town without an evening in your
magnificent restaurant, and I make sure to tell business associates that
Pamplemousse must be a part of any Las Vegas trip.
John and Keefer were excellent hosts, and from crudites to post-prandial
coffee, there was no expectation unfulfilled. Bravo for your
brilliant gourmet talents and bravo for creating a most exceptional
and delightful dining ambiance.
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 9:03 AM
Subject: We love your place!
I have
lived here over 25yrs. drove past at least 500 times over those years. I
never realized Pamplemousse was a restaurant.
My daughter, the attorney, always checks zagat for their ratings. June was
their anniversary, and I had them pick the place for dinner. She picked
Pamplemousse.
We were most glad she did.
To our delight, this was the best dinning experience I can remember. We went
back with a friend from Canada and she too loved the experience.
I'm just sorry it took so long to find. We sat at table 32? It was really
great.
We hope you keep it open for another 30 yrs. Food, service,
atmosphere, and pricing all get excellent ratings from my family.
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:06 PM
The staff, service, tastes, textures, aromas,
& ambience made for one of the most enjoyable dining experiences my wife and I
have ever had.
The food was presented and cooked to
perfection. The wine selection was outstanding.
For a restaurant of this quality I was amazed
by the prices. I've paid twice as much and not had the same quality or
service.
The Pamplemousse will be our restaurant of
destination on any future trips to Las Vegas!
We will definitely recommend the Pamplemousse
to all our friends and family.
Brian and Kimberly Henderson
Olympia, WA
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 12:39 PM
Our daughter got married and had her reception at the Pamplemousse on
July 19, 2006.
Our dining experience could not have been anymore perfect! John and
Robert and Keefer are experienced wait staff who are present when you
need them and unobtrusive when you don't. All of my guests raved over
the menu selection, the wines, and the most excellent service.
We had no complaints!! Personally, I can't wait for my next dining
experience at the Pamplemousse.
Thank you so much for making our daughter's reception so perfect, I would
not have changed anything.
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 3:03 PM
Subject: Please,+Post+this+mail+into+your+Guestbook
Thank you John and Keefer for making our dining
experience one our very best and most memorable.
Very thoughtful seating considering our two
little children and thanks for your attention to them as well.
John, excellent wine recommendation. The
fettuccine appetizer couldn't be eating without eliciting an audible ummm.
The frog legs also very good, fortunately we like garlic.
The Rack of Lamb quite honestly the best ever.
Keefer you finished us off quite nicely with
dessert that you were so kind to serve to us individually.
Just writing this e-mail makes me hunger for a
return to Pamplemousse.
The Rankins from St. George, Utah
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 1:09 PM
Subject: Recent restaurant visit while in Vegas
My husband myself and his boss
really enjoyed ourselves at your restaurant.
I am glad I bought a book on
restaurants there- After one week of eating in hotel restaurants- Bellagio
included- I picked up my book and called you, luckily you had reservations
open for three. It was a real treat- not only great food, but a very friendly
wait staff too.
! I have a couple of questions for
you if you don't mind 1- the waiter said he would tell us the origin of
Pamplemousse- I know Bobbie Darin was somehow responsible for the name- but
did he and Sandra Dee ever go to the restaurant together and 2- if it is not
a family secret what is the recipe for Chicken Francoise? Anyway keep up the
good work and I hope to dine with you in the not to distant future!
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:14 PM
Subject: Please,+Post+this+mail+into+your+Guestbook
I
personally wanted to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for the
dinning experience we had on 5/8/06.
This was going to be my engagement weekend and I wanted to set the mood.
From
the moment we stepped into the restaurant we were treated like royalty.
We
started out with a perfect cozy table followed by an appetizer of FETTUCCINI a
la Georges.
Our main course was the HOBO steak for 2 cooked in rock salt and
ended the meal with the sorbet sampler.
We can honestly say, from start to
finish, that this was the best meal we have ever eaten.
Lastly the staff that
served us was as good as the meal.
They preformed their jobs with skill and
professionalism....bravo!!
We look forward to seeing you on our next visit to
Las Vegas as Mr. and Mrs. Salitros......
she did say yes!!!!
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From the Pamplemousse Crew
 With all our Best Wishes
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Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 4:18 PM
Subject: A Very satisfied customer
Hello...I was the person who'd emailed a query
some weeks ago re: Monday night dining during the NAB. Happily we did make our
reservation and my husband and I dined at your restaurant this past Monday. A
great meal? To borrow a phrase from that unnamed TV chef, let's kick it up a
notch: I have eaten at many well known establishments but the meal I had at
Pamplemousse truly defined perfection! From the gracious and attentive
waiters (Robert was our lead waiter) to the gregarious Maitre D' John (I
marvel at his memory in recitation of the menu), service personnel who were
attentive albeit unobtrusive, food preparation straight out of a glossy
magazine and The Food......sigh....yes, the perfect dining experience. I thank
you so much. My one disappointment: no Bobby Darin music was playing (I know
the history of the restaurant)--next time I would love to hear my favorite
song, Beyond the Sea, as I dine! And a question: is anyone ever successful at
prying out of you a recipe? (this is my way of saying that I loved the tomato
soup and would love to make it at home).
From:: Tom Allen
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:53 PM
I would like to personally thank you and your staff for an amazing time we had
dining with you. Our daughter's birthday was spectacular. The food was great
the service was outstanding. When your staff brought a birthday dessert, it
was the icing on the cake (so to speak).
We will always come to Pamplemousse on every visit. We are already
recommending your establishment to ALL of our friends and family.
Again thank you to you and your staff. It was an experience we will never
forget!!!
FROM: Montana Jacquey
To:
pamplemousse@cox.net
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 11:26AM
Pamplemousse & Staff,
My husband and I had dinner at your beautiful
restaurant on Feb 18, 2006 and had a wonderful experience that we will never
forget.
The food was delicious , delicious and a
courteous and gracious staff who made us feel comfortable and special.
We will
highly recommend The Pamplemousse to everyone we know and come in contact with.
Thank you again. My husband definitely felt very honored on his birthday at the
Pamplemousse.
Sincerely,
Danilo & Jacqueline
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2006 7:52 PM
Subject: Thanks for everything!
Dear Pierre-jean,
I want to thank you again for all your help. Our guests and us enjoyed
the dinner tremendously at Pamplemousse. You are so right -- I didn't
need to worry about anything at all. All I needed to do was to smile,
and to enjoy my time with the family and friends. It was truly great
experience.
Attached is a picture taken at the Pamplemousse. Cheers!
Min & Enno
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Gin Yoshidome <gyoshidome@hotmail.com> |
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pamplemousse@cox.net |
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Wedding Dinner! |
Dear Pamplemousse Management and Staff
On September 9th we had our wedding in Las Vegas and we were taken back by
the courtesy and kindness.
Our wedding was delayed for about an hour and a
half. Our reservation was at 7:00p.m. and we arrived at the restaurant
around 8:15p.m.
Even though we were late going to the restaurant, the
staff
greeted us very kindly and all the guests were happy to sit down and drink
and talk about the wedding.
We were extremely happy when drinks and the fresh vegetables
came out
as everyone started to eat and enjoy themselves.
one of the dishes that everyone
still talk about is the pear sorbet and how great it was.
The main course was excellent and the food that topped off the day
was the beautifully made marble wedding cake. Not only was it beautiful, it
was delicious. We definitely will celebrate our 1 year anniversary at
your
restaurant and we would like to express our thanks to the management and
especially to John and Keifer and the other waiting staff for there extreme
kindness and service.
Thank You very much!!!
Sincerely,
Gin and Nicole Yoshidome
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Our Daughter's Wedding Reception |
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Sun, Sep 11, 2005 20:05:53 -0400 (EDT) |
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FRANK NEWMAN |
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pamplemousse@cox.net |
Dear Staff at the Pamplemousse:
We wanted to drop you a line to express our thanks for the wonderful
dinner that we hosted at your restaurant for our daughter's wedding
renewal.
The food was wonderful and all the staff, in particular, John, made us
feel extremely welcome and comfortable.
Everyone loved the food and the pear sorbet was talked about on the
plane all the way to Toronto!
We felt like we'd gone back to the old Vegas of Frank Sinatra and wanted
to let you know that you've all created memories that will last a
lifetime.
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From: |
peg and bill <pegandbillg@peoplepc.com> |
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peg and bill <pegandbillg@peoplepc.com> |
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pamplemousse@cox.net, pamplemousse@cox.net |
Five years ago we had our wedding dinner at your restaurant and enjoyed an
excellent dining experience.
This year on our 5th wedding anniversary we returned to Vegas to celebrate
and were even more impressed with Pamplemousse. None of our dining
experiences on the strip can compare to our evening at Pamplemousse!
The food and service went above and beyond any of our expectations!
We will definitely return to celebrate another special occasion at
Pamplemousse.
Thank you for helping to make our wedding night and our 5th anniversary even
more memorable!
Bill & Peggy Gillespie
Bonne Terre, Missouri
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ithomsonw978 <ithomsonw978@rogers.com> |
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Hello: I haven't been in your restaurant for three years, but was there
many times while attending conventions.
Reggie was the manager and not only was the food ""decadent "" in both the
taste and presentation, his attention to the guests made the experience so
memorable that even after these years, when my son and his girlfriend
informed me that they were going to Vegas I insisted that I would like to
treat them to dinner at your charming restaurant.
They have reservations Tuesday evening July 27th at 6:00 PM.
I always wished that I was with someone that I loved while dining at
Pamplemousse, your charming "home" inspires passion. I would only have the
experience with business associates. My son on the other hand will be
there with someone he loves.
There is not a thing that I would request
beyond your outstanding understanding and service to the human spirit.
Just thought you might like to know how deeply I appreciate the memory I
have of dining with you and let you know how my experiences are now moving
forward through my son's adventure in Vegas. His name is Michael Thomson
and I so wish, not allowed by customs, he could bring a doggy bag home to
Canada.
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From: |
<shagster4096@sbcglobal.net> |
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Pamplemousse has made another happy Bride!
My husband and I wanted to thank Pierre-Jean and the rest of the staff for
making our wedding reception on July 16th, 2005 a wild success. Our guests
couldn't stop talking about the amazing food and charming servers. Some
say it was the best meal they've had in their lives! From the moment we
first inquired about a reception there until the time we walked out the
door, everyone at Pamplemousse behaved as if our wedding meant as much to
them as it did to us. Thanks again! We'll be back!
Sean and Kerri Carter San Francisco, CA
From:
Kerri
Shaffer
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 2:26 PM
Subject: Carter wedding reception picture
I thought you might like a picture to attach to our comment
in the guest book (entry date: July 23 from Sean and Kerri Carter).
Thanks again for a wonderful reception!
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Cook/Donahue on 07-01-05 |
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Tue, 12 Jul 2005 15:51:46 -0400 |
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Jennifer Donahue |
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Pierre-Jean Laforge <pamplemousse@cox.net> |
I just wanted to write and let you know how impressed I was with your
restaurant! Everything was absolutely beautiful - the table, the decor,
the food, etc. And the food was so delicious! It was something different
and a good experience. Our waiter was so nice and did a great job. I
heard no complaints from any of my friends or family members. I couldn't
get over how beautiful the table and the flowers were - my favorite color
is pink! Everyone thought that you guys had put down the pink table cloth
and the pink flowers especially for me!! I didn't tell them different!
Thank you so
much for all of your help with the reservations. And thank you for making
mine and my husband's wedding dinner so wonderful! And next time we go to
Las Vegas (hopefully for a 5 year anniversary), we will definitely have
dinner at
Thanks
Again,
Jennifer D. Cook
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From:
Greg's email
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 8:36 PM
Subject: Please,+Post+this+mail+into+your+Guestbook
A FRIEND OF Bobby Darin. Best wishes. Hey, how's
the duck today, huh?1
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From: Maria Kok
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Pamplemousse
hello Pierre-Jean, I would like to thank you one more time for all your
help.
We had the most wonderful time at the Pamplemousse, the food is absolutely
fabulous,
and the service was very attentive. so we ll be back next time we are
in town.
Maria
From:: tellner
To:
pamplemousse@cox.net
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005 11:15 AM
Subject: RE: Dinner reservation
Pierre-Jean:
We did have table 32, and everything was perfect.
Great food, great service. We'll be back next year.
We're spreading the word!
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From: "Rhonda Titus"
To: "pamplemousse Restaurant (Pierre Laforge)"
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:02 AM
Subject: Fabuleux dîner!!!
I just wanted to drop a quick note regarding our experience at Pamplemousse.
There were 7 of us for dinner last week and it was not only the very best
meal we had in Las Vegas but the most enjoyable experience as well!
The service was outstanding and Robert and John our waiters were wonderful! I
know that most of will return to Las Vegas and certainly return to
Pamplemousse as well.
The crudités was outstanding, as were the desserts and
everything in between, and what a great atmosphere as well.
Our complements
to the Chef!
Thank you for an enjoyable and memorable evening!
Sincerely,
Rhonda Titus
Lead Sales Administrator
BBC Audiobooks America
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 8:20 PM
Subject: Please,+Post+this+mail+into+your+Guestbook
I have often been honored by your
magnificent cuisine and your humble and noble service.
I have found a new friend that I would
like to bring by. Her name is Debbie and she's one of a kind.
Her question (and therefore mine) is "Can a
pasta be made without eggs?" She cannot eat them, but I
assured her (without checking first) that you can probably solve the problem.
If you are willing to share a secret, please let
me know. We'll come when invited.
I want to thank you for making my niece Dana's wedding reception on
November 7 such a lovely event.
The room was perfect, the service
excellent, and the food divine.
Since I'd recommended the restaurant to her and Yuri, I was especially
concerned that everything go well --
and my expectations were exceeded.
I am also the Guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways for About.com,
and I have posted pictures from the event on this page:
http://honeymoons.about.com/od/vegasweddings/ss/Vegas_Wedding.htm
Feel free to link to it from your site.
Best wishes for a happy holiday and a peaceful new year,
Susan
Susan Breslow
Writing That Sells
http://www.writingthatsells.com
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From: "JPG Commercial Real Estate, L.L.C."
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: NOV 26 WEDDING DINNER RESERVATIONS
Pierre-Jean:
I just wanted to thank you for all your help with the wedding dinner plans.
Everything went great and the meals were terrific.
The kids had plenty to eat! They enjoyed themselves too.
It was a great time and all my guests were impressed by the service and
meals!
The kids started to get a little anxious towards the end of the night,
(expected by the younger ones) but the staff did a great job keeping
them
happy! We joked about not being able to come back because the
kids were getting a little loud....
but having them on the patio was great!
I think that keep the noise down. I hope no one complained!
I had a wonderful time and we will be back in May for a convention
and hope that you will have us as guests again...
(this time no kids!!!) haha
Thank you once again for everything,
Julie
Julie A. Graves
Property Manager
JPG Commercial Real Estate, L.L.C.
From: Stacey
To: pamplemousse@cox.net
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 2:39 PM
Subject: Thank you for such a wonderful experience!!!
I just wanted to take a moment to express my greatest compliments to
your fine restaurant and staff.
My husband and I dined there on Sunday, October 17th, 2004 on our
wedding night.
We ran up to Vegas, like people do, to have a quiet little
ceremony...just the two of us. I found the Pamplemousse on the
internet when I was planning our wedding getaway. I wanted to find
some place romantic and authentic, not at all like most of the glaringly
cheesy restaurants one tends to find in the casinos.
I'm sure you must get rave (and not exaggerated) reviews all of the time
because the atmosphere, staff and food...especially the food are of such
high caliber. But it's the little nuances that make the experience
complete. My husband and I felt almost like celebrities from the
moment we walked in the door. Not the feeling of people being nice to us
just because they knew it was our special day (even though they did know
and secured a wonderful little table for us!) but more importantly it
felt like they were genuinely interested in providing the most excellent
service throughout the evening.
John, our maitre'd was absolutely fabulous, professional and charming!
From the moment we met him we knew that we were in good hands and in for
an exceptional culinary experience.
We had assistance from a tall (very attractive I
might add ladies!!) French gentleman (I've forgotten his name) who
kept the hot bread coming and our glasses filled and was wonderful too.
Our waiter, Chris was thoroughly knowledgeable,
especially when reciting the entire menu from memory while we listened while
our mouth's salivated in anticipation. His service was excellent,
friendly and very professional, without being uptight.
I have to admit that my favorite was Keifer (as
in Sutherland)...I think he was the firecracker of the group, and what a
fabulous group to be working with!! He took a few pictures for us
(which actually turned out better then our cheesy chapel photographs!!)
and we had a few laughs, but, as seems to be the standard at
Pamplemousse, he was never too uptight or too loose (never crossed the
line in either direction)...always the professional.
Well that was just the staff!! Let me acknowledge the ambiance and
food. Imagine walking in out of a chilly night into a warm, cozy cabin
with a beautiful fire burning in the fireplace. That is what I
would compare the ambiance too...albeit with no logs or fire!!
Dimmed lighting, but not so dim you can't see each other or the
excellent gourmet delights. Pink walls filled with our favorite movie
stars from the gilded age of Hollywood. Candlelight and flowers.
It was splendid. The food was out of this world. I regret
that I didn't ascertain the chef's name prior to this note, I have done
you a great disservice for not doing so! Our food was prepared to
absolute perfection. This, on a Sunday night, which is probably a
"Friday" for the staff.
Now for the sticker shock for those more conservative readers. We
started with a couple of glasses of their house champagne (with Chambord,
but I forgot the name of it) and the (complimentary!) crudités bowl (with
sides of homemade black and green olives) and warm, fresh baked bread.
We nibbled on that, but after reading other comments, we tried not to
ruin our appetites. We shared a bowl of French Onion soup
(perfection in a crock!). Husband had an appetizer of scallops and
I tried the escargot (both out of this world). He selected the
veal special, I chose the New York steak (I love it when a chef
actually knows what a medium rare steak is!) Again, running out of
adjectives, both entrees were absolute perfection. We had a couple
more glasses of champagne/wine with dinner and regrettably had to skip
dessert, because as I mentioned it was our wedding night and we had our
own dessert planned for later. The total tab for this meal?? How
about $104 plus a well deserved and actually earned gratuity!! We
have easily spent two or three times this amount for some "big
name" place and the without even a fraction of the hospitality,
professionalism, excellence or ambiance. I almost hesitate to let
this secret "garden of Eden" out!! We won't be waiting
until our first anniversary to come back. Although every occasion
will probably feel like a special occasion at Pamplemousse, we intend to
go back there to enjoy another blissful culinary experience very soon!!
Pierre-Jean~ Please give all your staff big fat holiday bonuses and a
well deserved paid vacation (like a cruise to the Bahamas or something).
They have most definitely earned it!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Chris R.
To: pamplemousse@cox.net
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 4:11 PM
To
the staff at Pamplemousse,
My wife & I celebrated our 5th Anniversary this past
Friday evening at your restaurant. Our
dining experience was outstanding. After
numerous disappointments at overpriced, pretentious, “fine dining”
restaurants on the Strip (ie: Venetian,
Paris
, Mirage, etc.), we were ready to search out a local, non-casino restaurant.
We are so grateful to have found the Pamplemousse.
The service was excellent. The
food was incredible. The Rack
of Lamb & Filet Mignon was amazing.
The prices were very reasonable.
The ambience was romantic and comfortable.
Oh, & how could I forget the Profiterolles
au Chocolat!
Needless
to say, we will refer your restaurant to all our friends & family the
next time any of them are headed to Vegas.
We had a wonderful time.
Thank
you,
Chris
& Nanett
----- Original Message -----
From: Desiree Dillon
To: Pamplemousse
Restaurant (Pierre-Jean LaForge)
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 11:38 AM
Greetings from California - I am sorry we did
not get to actually meet you after all your help, but we had a wonderful
time at your lovely restaurant and the food was fabulous.
Chris, our
waiter, was very professional, enjoyable, and knowledgeable. Cute,
too.
We were surprised to be almost the only party
most of the evening, but loved it! Saw many cars the following night,
though, so we felt like it was our special night.
We had eaten at Olives (Bellagio) the night
before - much too noisy, expensive, outrageous wine prices, food was fine,
nothing special, service flat. What a great change the following
night!
Thanks again and pass our gratitude and
compliments to you great staff. We shall truly pass the word.
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert
Sloan
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 5:57 PM
Subject: Re: Pamplemousse
We just returned from our trip to Las Vegas....and an amazing dinner at your
restaurant.
It will be by far our best memory of the trip and probably
the top reason we return to Vegas in the future.
Absolutely everything
was perfect for our Anniversary. I could not have hoped for better.
John and our server, Chris, provided very personal service, without being
overbearing.
After only a few minutes we felt like old friends in a
place we've never been before.
My wife thoroughly enjoyed her
evening....and the food was just amazing.
What was even more
unbelievable was a very reasonable check.
I wanted to thank you for
your great place and can't wait to return.
Please give our best to
John and Chris and thank them again for us.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kyle Holbrook" <kyle@rocksuitcase.com>
To: <pamplemousse@cox.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 3:51 AM
Subject: Wedding dinner April 20 2004
To the staff of Pamplemousse,
My wife Julie and I wish to thank you for your extremely professional
manner and wonderful service you provided our small group of 20 at our recent
wedding reception. The planning was made easy with the help of John and Edith.
This was a special bonus for us as we were flying to Las Vegas from with friends
and family and with so many details to decide it was so nice to have the dinner
in such perfect hands.
I have been an event and travel planner and can not
think of a place more perfect for wedding couples, or any romantic reason to eat
at a real family style fine restaurant while in the usually plastic world of Las
Vegas.
The menu that was verbally described in detail by the waiter that night
was perfect and every dish was made to our satisfaction. Compliments to the
chef indeed!
One additional kudo: the cake that you helped us select was
magnificent. We were pleased that it was so good. Many of the guests commented
on that as well.
Kyle and Julie Holbrook
Schenectady New York
----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Meikle" <tmeikle@natchaug.org>
To: <Guestbook@pamplemousserestaurant.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 1:52 PM
Words can hardly describe the incredible dining experience that we had
this past Sunday evening at your fabulous restaurant!!
My girlfriend and I are involved in a long distance relationship. She lives in Malibu
California and I am on the opposite coast in Connecticut. We both traveled to Las Vegas to be together and visit with my brother who lives
there. I wanted to take her to a romantic dinner, just the two of us, on our last night in town, so I searched for a restaurant before I left, and
found you on the Internet.
Something about the basket of hard boiled eggs, no written menu, and the cozy ambiance of a French country side Inn
helped me to pick Pamplemousse.
My brother didn't know of you and suggested Aqua at Bellagio or Andre, but I was not interested in casino
glitz, cathedral ceilings and stuffy wait staff. I stuck with my gut feeling and instinct, and made my reservation. It was the smartest thing I
ever did. Our night was perfect and I mean every aspect of the meal!!
Chris was unbelievable, one of the best waiters ever I'm sure.
Our table
was tucked into an alcove, with a red velvet love seat for two, both settings on one side of the table.
From the crudite (truly unique!!),
cream of asparagus soup, the incredible escargot, to the Best Filet Mignon ever made, and the exquisite Duck with the cranberry Chambord
sauce, it brought tears to our eyes, literally!!!
The wine was superb, as was the hand written wine list, and the desserts were so appealing we
had TWO!!
All in all, it was an evening we will not forget and will always cherish the memory.
Thank you so much
Todd and Debbie
From: Sarah
Cleary
To: pamplemousse@cox.net
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:13 PM
---Subject: Another recommendation
I previously sent you an e-mail in October 2002
thanking you for your incredible service and food at my friends Gretchen and
Phil's wedding reception dinner. I thought you might like to know that
I recently received an e-mail from a woman in England who is planning her
wedding in Vegas and saw my posting on your guest book. She wanted to
know what I thought of your restaurant and what my experience had been.
It was my pleasure to give you a great review and highly recommend your
restaurant. Even after over a year my memories of that night are still
vivid and very happy, my mouth waters every time I think of your amazing
food! Should anyone ask for a recommendation please feel free to share
my e-mail address, I would be happy to share my experience. In a era
of increasingly indistinguishable, and often overpriced food and service,
your staff goes the extra mile to provide not only an unforgettable meal but
also an unhurried and pleasant atmosphere in which to enjoy it. My
compliments to all of you!
To: <pamplemousse@cox.net>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2003 9:49 PM
Robert Herres
gave you this glowing recommendation:
It's a pretty sweet little cozy restaurant.. Much different than most in
Vegas.
Beyond tasty food, the place can't be beat for service.
The guys that work there are really attentive, but not intrusive.
Katie and Carl
from Walla Walla.WA
To: PierJean@Pamplemousserestaurant.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: Kristina's Wedding
Just a note to let you know how
wonderful everything was for my wedding on Thursday, September 4.
Your place is beautiful. The food was delicious and
prepared perfectly. The service, however, was like none other.
Reggie was the best host anyone could ask for. He made our evening
truly memorable.
It was a pleasure meeting you and doing business with you.
We hope to visit Las Vegas again soon, and will, without a doubt, dine at
Pamplemousse again.
From: DontBotherMeN0w@aol.com
To: Guestbook@pamplemousserestaurant.com
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 3:20 PM
Subject: Thanks for a wonderful dining experience
On September 4, 2003 (our 38th wedding anniversary) we had a wonderful
dining experience at Pamplemousse. The food was magnificent.
Reggie & Chris were both very personable & attentive staff.
And they surprised us with a complimentary profiterole dessert.
We are happy to recommend your restaurant & will be returning to dine on
more of your wonderfule cuisine.
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 2:44 AM
Dear Pierre-Jean and the Staff of Pamplemousse:
My husband and I were married on August 9, 2003 and our small wedding party
dined at your wonderful restaurant after our ceremony. It was the perfect
choice! We were so pleased at the attentiveness of Reggie and the staff and
the lovely room we were seated in -- even though the restaurant was busy, we
felt like we were the only guests!
The food was divine, and I was thrilled with the wedding cake you specially
ordered for us. The cake-cutting photo session orchestrated by Reggie was
unexpected and especially thoughtful. As I mentioned to Pierre-Jean while
planning the event, Tony and I visited Paris on our first trip together, and
it was where we professed our love to one another. We dined at a restaurant
very similar in atmosphere and menu to Pamplemousse, so that made it even
extra special to us.
Finally, thank you so much for taking the time to prepare a customized menu
for our party that would work within our budget. It is the personal
attention to details that will ensure that your restaurant will still be
there years and years from now when we return to Vegas to renew our vows!
Thank you again, and God Bless,
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Jerisha
From: "Gayle Patterson-Cooley"
To: <WebMaster@Pamplemousserestaurant.com>
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 12:26 PM
Dear Reggie and Pamplemousse staff,
Thank you so much for making our anniversary dinner so wonderful.
Pamplemousse is not only a wonderful, romantic place, but the food is
astounding. I have never had such a wonderful dining experience, and you
will be sure that all my friends will be encouraged to visit you when in
vegas.
many heartfelt thanks,
Gayle Cooley
From: WJaneandJohn@aol.com
To: Guestbook@pamplemousserestaurant.com
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 2:32 AM
Subject: Our daughter's Wedding - May 17th 2003
Dear Pamplemousse
Thank you so much for making the our daughter's wedding meal so special. We
had some tredidation at booking a restaurant from 6,000 miles away in England
via the internet. Our worries were needless. The food, wine and ambiance were
superb. We had a wonderful time. Once again thanks to all the staff involved.
If we are ever in Las Vegas again we will be sure to call in!
Kind Regards
John & Jane Walker
Yorkshire, England
To: <PJLaforge@pamplemousserestaurant.com>
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2003 6:37 PM
Subject: Re: WEDDING DINNER 30 MARCH 03
M. LaForge:
I just wanted to tell you how wonderful our wedding dinner was at
Pamplemousse.
It was everything I had hoped for and more. My mother and
mother-in-law, who are both part French, raved about it, and one of our guests
said it was the best meal he's ever had in his life.
Your service staff was excellent, and Reggie was kind enough to retrieve
for me a card that I had left at the restaurant and put it in the mail.
I will surely return when I visit Las Vegas again, and will highly
recommend your restaurant to everyone who'll listen.
Sincerely,
Melanie Alnwick
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From: "John & Mary Herem" <herem@comcast.net>
To: <Guestbook@pamplemousserestaurant.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 5:10 PM
Subject: 27 March 2003 Dinner
What a wonderful dining experience!
We have lived overseas and tried many cuisines throughout the world.
Pamplemousse rates among the best.
Aside from fabulous food and drinks, the staff makes the dining experience
personal, unhurried and artistic.
After savoring a four-course meal, we realized the staff had guided us through
three hours of gastronomical heaven.
They even prepared a special dessert with sparklers, after finding out our
daughter celebrated her 21st birthday several days prior.
John, Mary & Alicia Herem
Spanaway, Washington
To: PJLaforge@pamplemousserestaurant.com
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 10:12 AM
Dear Pierre,
My wife, Lee, and I had an absolutely wonderful time at Pamplemousse for our
30th wedding anniversary on March 4th.
We were especially pleased with our gracious host and sommelier,
Reggie.
Please pass along our fondest regards!
Harry & Lee Grammer
Fontana, CA
To: Guestbook@pamplemousserestaurant.com
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 3:17 PM
Thats so cool that ure resturant is named that, im taking french 1a in
highschool, and my favorite french word is pamplemousse, if im ever in las
vegas ill be sure to eat there! GO GRAPEFRUIT! and i sort of have a
question... what inspired you to name your resturant that?
ANSWER
Thank you Wade for your support!
Choosing Pamplemousse as your favorite french word prooves you have
good taste! As good as Late singer Bobby Darin's, Georges La
Forge good friend
To answer your question
Bobby
thought Pamplemousse was the most beautiful word in the French language (it
reminded him of being Pampered with chocolate mousse and Champagne). His dream
was to open a French restaurant with Georges, but it would have to be named
Pamplemousse.
Though
Bobby Darin's untimely death in 1973 precluded the partnership, Georges kept the
name in tribute and memory of his friend.
(see Georges at
http://www.pamplemousserestaurant.com/page10georges.htm
Standing before the modest little tract home that was to be the site of a
"dream come true” Georges' visionary creativity began to swirl. From
beneath his talented hands and natural flair for design, like a phoenix rising
from the ash, emerged the intimate rendez-vous spot for friend and lovers alike.
Merci Beaucoup et Bonne Chance!
Pierre-Jean La Forge.
Webmaster/Public relations
----- Original Message -----
To: "Pierre-Jean LaForge" <PJLaforge@pamplemousserestaurant.com>
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 8:37 PM
Subject: Dinner on Friday
Dear Pierre-Jean,
We absolutely enjoyed dinner last Friday evening. The ambiance was
wonderful - it felt like we had been transported to a little French country inn.
The food was delicious. I had the escargot (with lots of wonderful fresh rolls
to mop up the delicious garlic sauce), the lamb entree, and profiteroles for
dessert. My husband's client was so pleased as well. The crudités basket and
fresh hard-boiled eggs are such a wonderful tradition. So unique and very
French!
We were able to make our play at the Mandalay Bay without any trouble ... it
capped off a wonderful evening for us ...
Thanks so much for the helpful directions.
Sincerely,
Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From:
robert Herres
To: Guestbook@pamplemousserestaurant.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 2:11 AM
Subject: MERCI BEAUCOUP !
To everyone at the Pamplemousse:
Thank you for an absolutely
wonderful dinner! Your staff is second-to-none; professional, courteous, and
friendly. Dining with you was a welcomed breath of fresh air after previous
experiences in restaurants located in casino-hotels on a certain nearby
boulevard!
From Pierre-Jean's personable
emails, to the waitstaff's outstanding service, to the chef's mouth-watering
dishes, everything about our experience with Pamplemousse was superb.
Rest assured, we will be
spreading the good word about Pamplemousse throughout Washington State!
