Today we’d like to introduce you to Vincent Samarco.
Vincent, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
The son and grandson of French chefs, I am a Parisian restaurateur that arrived in Los Angeles Four years ago. He got his start in the restaurant industry at 16 and has never left. My most noted projects include developing Derriere, and the art concept Nomiya (Palais au Tokyo), both in Paris. From dive bars to Michelin stars, I’ve done it all… and with a joie de vivre you won’t forget. Since moving to L.A., I fall in love with California and I have big plans for my future here.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Opening a french Independent restaurant in LA is not easy. In between the idea that customer have of french food and all the big restaurant group that takes all the space in the news market, the space for a small neighborhood restaurant is absent of all the LA eater and LA times. Most customers think that French food is a steak with fries or a french onion soup which is not very representative of the french table that is now part of UNESCO cultural heritage of humanity.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Belle Vie – what should we know?
At belle vie we specialize in Bistronomy: “bistro” and “Gastronomy” a style of cooking from Paris using very high end produce served in a casual way. Classic recipes with a twist of modernity. What set us apart from all other restaurants in LA is that we didn’t AMERICANISE anything from the cooking to the service and the way we receive people everything is done like in Paris.
Contact Info:
- Address: 11916 Wilshire blvd
Los Angeles CA 90025 - Website: https://www.bellevierestaurant.com/
- Phone: 424 832 7375
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevierestaurant/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellevierestaurant/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/belle-vie-food-and-wine-los-angeles
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