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14
Jan
by: Sophie Gayot
A few months ago, I ran into Yassmin Sarmadi, owner of Church & State, the great French bistro in downtown Los Angeles. She mentioned to me that she was looking for a location to open Church & State #2 in what Angelenos call The Westside.
I frowned. Why? Because, based on my previous visits, there could only be one Church & State. This is a restaurant with a soul, and I did not feel it should — or could — be duplicated. A recent visit confirmed my thoughts. After a great debut by former chef Walter Manzke, the flame had been kept alive. Jeremy Berlin took over, and it was all good. Watch my exclusive video interview with the chef, and read my new review of Church & State.
The last word from Sarmadi: “No, I am not opening another Church & State.” Let us hope she does not change her mind again.
For more bistros in Los Angeles, go to GAYOT.com Top 10 LA Bistros list.
You can click on each photo to enlarge to see dishes from Church & State restaurant menu. All photos by Sophie Gayot.
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- Potted veal breast with apricot and long pepper jam and pickled vegetables
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- Roasted bone marrow with marinated radish salad
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- Butternut squash tart with caramelized onions, goat cheese, arugula and balsamic reduction
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- Sautéed Maine scallops with Yukon gold potatoes, diced leeks and smoked potato leek chowder
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- Braised octopus with piperade, Yukon gold potatoes and veal reduction
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- Sautéed Scottish salmon with roasted lady apple, caramelized fennel, cucumber, and citrus fennel salad
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- Braised veal breast with mushrooms, celery root purée, glazed baby carrots, haricots verts and veal jus
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- Cassoulet de Toulouse with duck confit, Toulouse sausage, pork belly, tomato, white bean and carrot stew, onions and bread crumbs
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- Pork belly with butternut squash and brown butter purée and sherry gastrique
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- Napoléon noisettes with hazelnut mousse, crème chantilly and banana brûlée
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- Selection of cheeses
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- Crème brûlée with caramelized pumpkin custard
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- Chocolate coffee custard with crème chantilly and sablés cannelle cookie
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