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Our restaurant is a very Santa Cruz take on the current Parisian bistro scene, which is increasingly being shaped by the diverse backgrounds of a younger generation of chefs drawing on their own ethnic culinary experiences to push the boundaries of modern French cuisine. And in truth, we've always considered ourselves something of a Left Bank institution but left of the mighty San Lorenzo, not the Seine. 

 

As before, expect the menu to mirror the seasons and showcase the very best of what our local growers and purveyors have to offer. At the helm this time around is Nick Hahn, our new chef extraordinaire, who left Michelin-starred n/naka in LA to make a name for himself here. His approach to the Parisian bistro concept will be grounded in a deep love for his native California and his own Korean heritage

1011 Cedar Street 

Santa Cruz, California

831.900.5031

open wednesday to Sunday

Bookshop noon to 9

kitchen & Bar 5 to 9

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Bad Animal

Books, Inc.

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