Essential By Christophe
2 reviewsClosed5pm - 9:30pm
French RestaurantDate NightCelebrationModern
About
As a cuisinier for 35 years, my career was informed by the lavish restaurants that came before me. Now, what brings me the most joy is bringing to you an experience enlightened by my sensibility - removing the unnecessary, and allowing the simplicity of the dish to shine.
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