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Show 104, January 3, 2015: Sylvie Gabriele, Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach

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Sylvie GabrieleLove & Salt is the latest addition to the dynamic Manhattan Brach dining scene. It’s located on the site of the long-running Café Pierre (and the ownership group includes the partners from the former Café Pierre.)

It’s now a high-energy Italian inspired restaurant under the culinary direction of partner Michael Fiorelli (ex- mar’sel at the Terranea Resort.) He blends accessibility and innovation with a menu that celebrates the soul of Italian cuisine reflected through a distinctly Southern California personality.

Guy Gabriele (the larger-than-life executive chef and co-owner of the former Café Pierre) created the eclectic wine list.

There are two chef counters in Love & Salt. One looks into the pizza prep station and the other view is right into the main kitchen with the highly visible wood-burning oven as the highlight. There is also an long community table running down the length of the space.

Co-owner Sylvie Gabriele (Farm Stand) is our guest. She is a 2nd generation South Bay restaurateur and Guy Gabriele’s daughter.

Show 104, January 3, 2015: Sylvie Gabriele, Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach Continues…

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Sylvie GabrieleLove & Salt is the latest addition to the dynamic Manhattan Brach dining scene. It’s located on the site of the long-running Café Pierre (and the ownership group includes the partners from the former Café Pierre who are the father and daughter combo of Chef Guy Gabriele and Sylvie Gabriele.)

The guest seating at Love & Salt has possibilities for all tastes and preferences. If old-style comfort is you choice then there are booths along the West wall. For foodies there are two different chef counters where the guest becomes part of the action in the kitchen. For a more lively experience the long bar offers the full menu and there is a lengthy communal table in the middle of the space running from the entrance area back to the kitchen.

Menu highlights at Love & Salt encompass unusual items including a Roasted Glazed Pig Head served with maple, vinegar, pale ale, condiments and toast.