My first taste of chef Remi Lauvand’s food was back in February of 2008, when he was chef de cuisine at Michel Richard’s Citrus at Social in Hollywood. Peter and I ate there several times before chef Lauvand left in August of the same year.
The very first dish I ordered at Citrus was the Mosaic, a “Carpaccio of Surf, Turf and Earth”. It was so beautiful (and of course delicious) that I didn’t want to touch the plate at first. I also remember seriously annoying the diners next to me with my continuous photo-taking (I’m better at it now).
Peter’s favorite dish at Citrus was actually dessert. A chocolate (and if I remember correctly, hazelnut) layered cake with a crunchy layer called, the Kit Kat Bar.
On September 24th, chef Lauvand was the guest chef for “Hatchi at BreadBar” in Century City (see below for more info). Peter and I met up with a few friends and slid into a semi-private booth inside the restaurant. We loved the coziness of our table, but unfortunately many of my photos were awful because it became too dark (even with the help of iPhone lights)! My apologies to chef Lauvand, and also my thanks for a truly wonderful dinner.
Endless Summer
House Cured Tasmanian Trout: Charentais Melon, Tarragon & Lemon Hatch Pepper Relish
Crisp Pork Belly Salad: Parsnips, Jalapeno Sauce
Foie “Parfait” Pain D’epices, Black Mission Figs
Top: Barramundi, Lady Peas, Watercress, Prosciutto, Basil Jus. Bottom: Handmade Farfalle, Octopus, Chicken Oysters, Tomatoes
Top: Mini Tropezienne, Santa Barbara Pistachios, Chocolate Cracker. Bottom: Penryn Orchard Pear, Crepe Sofia Goat Cheese, Young Walnuts
No photo of Slow Cooked Veal Breast, Carrottes Rissolees, Arugula (too out of focus)
Hatchi at BreadBar is a “unique venture featuring a different guest chef every month preparing an original, one-night-only suite of eight plates, including six ’savory’ dishes and two ’sweet’ creations”. Hatchi means number eight in Japanese: 8 Plates offered at $8 each.
BreadBar Century City
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90067
310 277 3770
WebSite (check for upcoming Hatchi dinners)
Dining Date: 9/24/09
With Krissy, Charles & Robert
Chef Lauvand on Twitter @Reminou
Where is chef Lauvand now? At Cafe Pierre in Manhattan Beach!
6 Comments
October 30, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Keep the Hatchi posts coming! I’ve never been and it looks like I am missing out big time
October 30, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I need to go more often, I’m just missing out on too much of a good stuff!
October 31, 2009 at 1:30 pm
I have yet to got to a Hatchi dinner. I’m thinking I need to do so soon. And the photos look terrific.
November 2, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Oh yes! His pork belly was the best. As well as the rest. Thanks for the reminder.
November 6, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I don’t think that your pictures were bad! At all!
I’m super excited that a cab ride to the restaurant down here in the South Bay would be $5! YAY! And I can’t wait to try the bar…
I think we’re going tomorrow night! I’ll keep you posted. I need to go to Hatchi soon…
November 9, 2009 at 11:14 am
LOL! Those were the BEST ones. I didn’t post the bad ones!