One Church & One State
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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.
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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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- Braised octopus with piperade
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- Braised veal breast with mushrooms
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- Butternut squash tart with caramelized onions
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- Cassoulet de Toulouse with duck confit
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- Selection of cheeses
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- Crème brûlée with caramelized pumpkin custard
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- Napoléon noisettes with hazelnut mousse
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- Pork belly with butternut squash and brown butter purée and sherry gastrique
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- Chocolate coffee custard with crème chantilly and sablés cannelle cookie
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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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- Sautéed Scottish salmon with roasted lady apple
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- Sautéed Maine scallops with Yukon gold potatoes
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