La Vie en Plat: a food photo album


CHEZ GOTT’S, San Francisco: Spicy Tomato Soup. Good bite and creamy.

CHEZ GOTT’S, San Francisco: Spicy Tomato Soup. Good bite and creamy.

CHEZ STEIN’S, San Francisco: Goulash Soup. Spiked with the smoky heat of paprika and chunks of beef, this is a hearty soup

CHEZ STEIN’S, San Francisco: Goulash Soup. Spiked with the smoky heat of paprika and chunks of beef, this is a hearty soup

CHEZ MR & MRS MISCELLANEOUS: Sage ice cream with Vahlrona dark chocolate crispies. Subtle and lovely herbaceous notes of sage with a pleasant chocolatey crunch.

CHEZ MR & MRS MISCELLANEOUS: Sage ice cream with Vahlrona dark chocolate crispies. Subtle and lovely herbaceous notes of sage with a pleasant chocolatey crunch.

CHEZ KOKKARI, San Francisco: Yogurt Sherbet with Pomegranate Granita & Coconut Crisp. Tart and tangy in all the right ways without being too sweet. Lunch with D.

CHEZ KOKKARI, San Francisco: Yogurt Sherbet with Pomegranate Granita & Coconut Crisp. Tart and tangy in all the right ways without being too sweet. Lunch with D.

CHEZ #IFBC , New Orleans. @chefjohnfolse ‘s Pan-Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Brown Butter Vinaigrette & Chorizo-Hominy Stew.

CHEZ #IFBC , New Orleans. @chefjohnfolse ‘s Pan-Roasted Gulf Shrimp with Brown Butter Vinaigrette & Chorizo-Hominy Stew.

CHEZ #IFBC , New Orleans. @chefjohnfolse cooking up some Gulf coast shrimp in brown butter preparing dressing for a spiced hominy stew.

CHEZ #IFBC , New Orleans. @chefjohnfolse cooking up some Gulf coast shrimp in brown butter preparing dressing for a spiced hominy stew.

CHEZ #IFBC , New Orleans. @chefjohnfolse serves up Corn Crab Bisque with a dollop of corn-infused cream dusted with corn pollen and a drizzle of chili oil. Served alongside is a spoonful of corn crab salad. Rich, nuanced & naughty.

CHEZ #IFBC , New Orleans. @chefjohnfolse serves up Corn Crab Bisque with a dollop of corn-infused cream dusted with corn pollen and a drizzle of chili oil. Served alongside is a spoonful of corn crab salad. Rich, nuanced & naughty.

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Tart of local Celeste figs with brown sugar bourbon ice cream & ginger foam. Subtle, balanced flavors - ending a fantastic meal on a delicate sweet note. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Tart of local Celeste figs with brown sugar bourbon ice cream & ginger foam. Subtle, balanced flavors - ending a fantastic meal on a delicate sweet note. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Roasted Corn and Farro maque  choux w bittens bacon, tarragon, basil with tomato confit topped with grilled gulf shrimp basted with tomato confit vinaigrette. Ridiculously good. Made me swoon. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Roasted Corn and Farro maque choux w bittens bacon, tarragon, basil with tomato confit topped with grilled gulf shrimp basted with tomato confit vinaigrette. Ridiculously good. Made me swoon. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Organic greens with pumpkin seed brittle, Pt. Reyes blue cheese & pumpkin seed oil vinaigrette. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Organic greens with pumpkin seed brittle, Pt. Reyes blue cheese & pumpkin seed oil vinaigrette. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Amuse Bouche of eggshell filled with fish fumee custard, brioche crouton, truffled sabayon & dab of caviar. #IFBC

CHEZ RESTURANT AUGUST: New Orleans. Amuse Bouche of eggshell filled with fish fumee custard, brioche crouton, truffled sabayon & dab of caviar. #IFBC

CHEZ PROSPECT, San Francisco. Cara Cara Shandy & The Whaler. Happy hour indeed.

CHEZ PROSPECT, San Francisco. Cara Cara Shandy & The Whaler. Happy hour indeed.

CHEZ CHAMBERLAINS, San Francisco. Brugal 1888 rum. Sherry nose with hints of vanilla, caramel & brown sugar. Notes of coconut flesh on the palate with a smooth, lingering finish. (With G)

CHEZ CHAMBERLAINS, San Francisco. Brugal 1888 rum. Sherry nose with hints of vanilla, caramel & brown sugar. Notes of coconut flesh on the palate with a smooth, lingering finish. (With G)

CHEZ CAFE DE LA PRESSE, San Francisco: Salade de Chevre Chaud with Haricots Verts & Figs. Brunch with old friends visiting is never long enough. Bisous to Julie, Chris & the sumptuous fromage.

CHEZ CAFE DE LA PRESSE, San Francisco: Salade de Chevre Chaud with Haricots Verts & Figs. Brunch with old friends visiting is never long enough. Bisous to Julie, Chris & the sumptuous fromage.

CHEZ THIRSTY BEAR, San Francisco: Matos St. George family dairy, Santa Rosa, CA cow’s milk cheese, housemade spent grain bread & marcona almonds.

CHEZ THIRSTY BEAR, San Francisco: Matos St. George family dairy, Santa Rosa, CA cow’s milk cheese, housemade spent grain bread & marcona almonds.