Enjoy Manhattan Beach Nostalgia at Cafe Pierre Pop-Up
Nov 23, 2022 10:22AM ● By Jeanne Fratello
A view of the old Cafe Pierre facade, before it became Love & Salt.
Feeling nostalgic for the bygone days of Manhattan Beach? Love & Salt wants to bring you back, with a special pop-up event featuring dishes from its predecessor, longtime Manhattan Beach favorite Café Pierre.
Love & Salt will host “Je t'aime
Pierre,” on Tuesday, November 29 and Wednesday, November 30. A
special menu will be offered for $110 per person (plus tax and tip) that will feature
French dishes from the original Café Pierre menu.
A Longtime Fixture in Manhattan Beach
Café
Pierre was a longtime fixture in Manhattan Beach, known as a high-end
dining destination when casual restaurants dominated in this beach town.
It was started by owner/chef Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los
Angeles’ South Bay, and was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years.
In 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele closed the restaurant to
bring new life to the iconic space, which is now Love & Salt (with Sylvie Gabriele as owner).
Four-Course Menu Features Classics
The pop-up's four-course menu will include several choices for each course:
HORS D'OEUVRES
Huîtres Kusshi oysters, champagne mignonette
Tarte Flambée caramelized onion, bacon, thyme
Duck Rillettes cornichon, baguette
Cocktail de Crevettes chilled Georgia white shrimp, smoked cocktail sauce
ENTREES
Baked goat cheese Provencale
Leeks Vinaigrette shallot, whole grain mustard, walnut
Baked Goat Cheese Provençale market greens, crostini
Foie Parfait chicken liver mousse, quince jam, toasted brioche
Pâté de Campagne pickled carrot, radish, toast
PLAT PRINCIPAL
Panisse “Veronique” chickpea fritters, chanterelle mushroom, hazelnut
Quenelle de Brochet Vermillion rock cod mousse, sauce américaine, tournée vegetables
Lapin à la Moutarde crispy rabbit leg, roasted saddle, shelling bean gratin
Blanquette de Veau Classique pommes duchesse
Steak au Poivre
Steak au Poivre cognac flamed black peppercorn sauce, pommes frites
DESSERT
Profiteroles Maison vanilla ice cream, Bar au Chocolat sauce
Riz au Lait maple, pear, buttermilk
Tarte au Chocolat Amarena cherry, chantilly cream
