LA | A Truly Memorable Michelin-Starred French Experience 🍷

Please note: This restaurant permanently closed in March 2024. Let me start by saying: This was my favorite fine dining experience so far this year! 💯 I’ve tried quite a few high-end restaurants, but Manzke stands out—not just for the food, but for its exceptional service, which ranks among the top three I’ve ever experienced. 💰 Tasting Menu Weekdays: $265 per person Weekends: $295 per person 🍷 Wine Pairing Standard: $165 Reserve: $295 We opted for the Reserve pairing, featuring a curated selection of vintage European wines. I loved that the chef highlighted bottles from female winemakers—such a thoughtful touch! 🔝 ✨ Potato Chip A delicate, slightly crispy chip topped with caviar and Greek yogurt cucumber dip—a light and refreshing start. ✨ Tostada Inspired by the chef’s childhood trips to Mexico with his family 🥰, this dish featured bluefin tuna and salsa fresca—bright, zesty, and full of flavor. Paired with a margarita, it felt like a sunny day by the beach! ✨ New Zealand Sea Bream Served with a light, crisp sake that complemented the delicate flavors of the fish beautifully. ✨ Kaluga Caviar & Laminated Brioche I would come back just for this brioche! 🔥 Flaky, buttery, and warm, paired with luxurious Krug Champagne and rich caviar—a perfect bite. 💯 ✨ Dungeness Crab A Thai-inspired curry crab dish, balanced with a slightly sweet Riesling that softened the spice. ✨ Santa Barbara Red Abalone Tender abalone served with a silky chawanmushi (savory egg custard). The pairing white wine was subtle yet elegant. ✨ Nova Scotia Halibut Incredibly tender fish with juicy white asparagus—fresh and clean in flavor. The Austrian Riesling from Veyder-Malberg had a subtle grassy note and is produced in limited quantities each year. ✨ Liberty Farms Sonoma Duck Crispy-skinned, tender duck served with two exquisite sauces that elevated the dish. ✨ Miyazaki Wagyu Striploin Rich, delicate Wagyu paired with a bold Cabernet Sauvignon to balance the richness. ✨ Madeleines Warm, buttery, and utterly irresistible—a perfect ending! 🏠：Manzke (Permanently Closed) 📍：9575 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 #FineDining #MichelinStar #FrenchCuisine #WinePairing #LAFood #DateNight #ElegantDining #CulinaryExperience