Jonathan Gold reviews Marché Moderne
A pot of coq au vin -- it’s popular but can feel as though it’s just for you.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times )Grilled prime hanger steak, hand-slated spices and shallot jus frites.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times )The Marché Moderne menu features several entrees that are homages to past dishes from other restaurants. Here, in the style of Pascal Restaurant in 1991, is braised rabbit a la moutarde.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Parmesan caramelized sweetbread sorrel, spinash and parsley.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Brussel sprouts, crimson crab apples, shishito peppers, and charcuterie meats.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Caramelized pear spice cake: chestnut mousse line, praline ganache gelato, honey chantilly.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)A charcuterie board: prosciutto tossing, Olympia provision salami, chorizo framani, Calabrian prosciutto spread.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Chef Florent and pastry chef Amelia Marneau, shown with a seafood tower of hokkaido scallops, lobster, beau soleil oysters and langoustine, are the husband-and-wife team behind Marché Moderne in Newport Beach.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Chef Florent Marneau prepares grilled prime hanger steak, hand-slated spices and shallot jus frites.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Patrons dine at the bar.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)Patrons view a seafood tower of hokkaido scallops, lobster, beau soleil oysters and langoustine.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)The new Marché Moderne has all the accouterments of a grand modern restaurant.
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