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Growing up as the daughter of a chef, stepping into a fine-dining kitchen has always been exciting for me. It feels like being invited backstage to a part of the restaurant that most guests never see, not just where dishes are prepared, but where countless hands, decisions, and hours of work come together before a plate reaches the dining room.

I always leave these visits with a deeper respect for how many people work behind each dish. As a Michelin diner, also the daughter of a retired executive chef, I never want to lose sight of the work behind every dish: the thought behind each detail, the precision of every touch, and the countless efforts that make a single moment at the table possible. Whenever a plate is placed in front of me, I try to remember that what I experience in a few bites represents the work of those people in the kitchen.

Being able to see the kitchen of the two-MICHELIN-starred Joël Robuchon Las Vegas was especially meaningful to me. It was a personal and emotional experience to witness the people behind a restaurant that has been part of my dining journey for so many years.

Thank you so much, Chef Eleazar Villanueva, for welcoming me into your kitchen and allowing me to see this side of Joël Robuchon Las Vegas.

@i_ssaid @seanchris_topher @joelrobuchon.lasvegas

📍 Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas
MGM Grand, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Visited: August 27, 2026

#joelrobuchon #michelinchef #michelinstars #michelinguide #kitchentour

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This is just the first bite 👀✨ And it’s only the beginning.

The amuse-bouche at Joël Robuchon proves that on the Michelin & Iron Chef Experience, every detail matters.

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La Pomme De Terre by @i_ssaid

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Fifty gallons of veal stock reduced down to about a kilogram is the kind of quiet flex that underpins the foie gras course at Joël Robuchon (@joelrobuchon.lasvegas) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chef Eleazar Villanueva (@i_ssaid) sets marinated foie gras against a corn velouté built from a stock made with husks and trimmings, keeping the sweetness natural and precise.⁠
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Iberico ham scraps bring salinity, while the reduced veal stock is clarified and set into a consommé gelée layered with ginger, Espelette, mignonette, and fleur de sel. Country bread fried in clarified butter, baby corn, parmesan, radishes, and frisée keep the bite moving, before being finished with chive oil, Espelette oil, and a dollop of parsley chlorophyll mayonnaise. taken in Joël Robuchon Restaurant by @i_ssaid

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A night at @joelrobuchon.lasvegas where black truffle takes center stage, and @louisxiiicognac makes it unforgettable. Pure decadence, no notes. 🍽️🥂

Thank you to Chef Eleazar, Sean, and Guillaume for this very special evening!

#vegas #vegasfood #blacktruffle #joelrobuchon #louisxiii taken in Las Vegas, Nevada by @i_ssaid

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It was an absolute honor to host @joelrobuchon.lasvegas and Chef @i_ssaid in Fort Lauderdale @piersixtysix @calussorestaurant with Chef @johnny_useless
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Dinner @calussorestaurant with ⭐️⭐️⭐️ #michelinstarred @joelrobuchon.lasvegas is officially #soldout.
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Don’t delay and purchase your tickets now at VLFoodWine.com for a one of a kind dining experience.
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#vlfwf #food #wine #festival #michelin #lasvegas taken in Calusso by @i_ssaid

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Which 🍞 will you pick first?🤯 Every dinner at Joël Robuchon starts with their legendary bread & butter trolley. I had the pleasure of dining at its Las Vegas location, the only restaurant in the city to receive 3 Michelin stars (when the Guide covered LV) ⭐️⭐️⭐️

I usually don’t load up on bread at restaurants but these are some of the best breads you’ll have in your life. 1000000/10 try as much as you can. But remember: this is just the start of this epic dinner. Stay tuned for more ✨

📍 @joelrobuchon.lasvegas @joel.robuchon taken in Joel Robuchon by @i_ssaid

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Thank you, Monsieur Robuchon. Every day, we strive to honor your legacy and keep your memory alive through our craft, our passion, and our pursuit of excellence. #joelrobuchon #chefofthecentury #joelrobuchonlasvegas by @i_ssaid

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