럭셔리 패션과 스타 셰프의 랑데부.

맨해튼 5애브뉴/57스트릿의 루이비통(Louis Vuitton, 6 East 57th St.)) 매장 4층에 카페가 11월 15일 오픈했다. 

루이비통은 레스토랑 르 쿠쿠(Le Coucou), 패스티스(Pastis)를 운영하는 스티븐 스타(Stephen Starr)와 협업한 르 카페 루이비통(Le Cafe Louis Vuitton)을 열었다. 이 카페의 테마는 도서관이며, 메뉴는 '럭셔리 스낵'으로 불리운다. 인테리어는 물론 루이비통 제품으로 장식됐다.

 

메뉴는 프렌치 지중해 스타일. 루이비통 시그내쳐 요리로 모노그램이 새겨진 와플(CRISP MONOGRAM WAFFLE), 트러플 에그(TRUFFLE EGGS ‘Á LA COQUE’), 루이 파리 샌드위치(LE CROQUE ‘LOUIS PARIS’), 훈체 칠면조 샌드위치(LE CLUB ‘PONT- NEUF’), 블랙 트러플을 가미한 로씨니 버거(LE BURGER ‘ROSSINI’), 게살 샐러드(CRAB ‘LOUIS’), 모노그램 라비올리(MONOGRAM FLOWER RAVIOLI), 패주 수플레(SCALLOP SOUFFLÉ) 등을 제공한다. 루이비통은 프랑스, 청두, 방콕 매장에도 카페를 운영하고 있다. 

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Le Cafe Louis Vuitton

 

The Concept

Le Café Louis Vuitton is a one-of-a-kind gastronomic destination for food and culture, a concept that reflects the forward-thinking direction that the brand represents today. Located on the fourth floor of the flagship Louis Vuitton store at 6 East 57th Street, the café is conceived to be a lively destination for visitors to feel immersed in an atmosphere of cultural inspiration while indulging in a creative menu curated by local talents Christophe Bellanca and Mary George, and guided by French chefs Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frederic, who have been collaborating with the House since the opening of the Louis Vuitton Café in St. Tropez.

 

Exuding French design, the dining room is accented with warm neutral tones and animated by wall-to-wall books, a feature always incorporated into any Louis Vuitton environment. The library showcases 650 titles, including collaborators such as Stephen Sprouse and Jeff Koons, as well as international creators like Rem Koolhaas. Open during store hours, the café is the perfect place for afternoon tea post-shopping, a casual lunch with friends, or a dinner date with that special someone. Providing a multitude of experiences, guests can enjoy a coffee and decadent dessert in the reading alcove, sip on an exquisite cocktail at the bar, or indulge in an unforgettable meal in the main dining room.

 

The Cuisine

The dining experience centers around luxury snacking – familiar, generously portioned dishes reinvented with equal parts fun and refinement, an exchange of French flair and local touch. Drawing from global influences, the menu showcases bespoke creations conceived around local, seasonally sourced ingredients.

 

From one capital of culture to another, familiar flavors are revisited in ways that feel distinctly American. The menu invites you to travel with subtle nods to Mediterranean and French flavors while respecting the wishes, desires, and vitality that is New York City. Original creations such as Lobster Ravioli, Croque ‘Louis Paris,’ and of course, a decadent Burger will share the menu with signature dishes like the Trio of Eggs and the Noisette Entremet, a show-stopping dessert by Maxime Frederic.

 

The Chefs

Beyond the House’s existing dining concepts helmed by globally renowned chefs, the New York café is overseen by Executive Chef Christophe Bellanca and Executive Pastry Chef Mary George, both resident New Yorkers. At the beginning of this project, both chefs spent a month in Paris and St. Tropez with longstanding friends of the House, French chefs Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frederic, to understand the spirit and culture of the brand. The collaboration between the four chefs encourages a constant dialogue across French and local cuisine and introduces the values of Louis Vuitton. Together, they will transpose French savoir-faire to the lively energy of New York City.  

 

MENU

Snacks

CRISP MONOGRAM WAFFLE

caviar crème fraîche, chives tzatziki - Greek yogurt, lemon mint, cucumber

 

TRUFFLE EGGS ‘Á LA COQUE’

oeuf mousseline, brioche soldiers

 

FROMAGE FRAIS AUX HERBES

cerise noire, walnut raisin toast

 

Sandwiches

LE CROQUE ‘LOUIS PARIS’

white ham, Comté, black truffle

 

LE CLUB ‘PONT- NEUF’

smoked turkey, sucrine, sliced eggs, bacon, avocado

 

LE BURGER ‘1898’

dry aged beef, Vermont cheddar, lettuce, sliced onions, tomato, pickles, potato bun

 

LE BURGER ‘ROSSINI’

dry aged beef, seared foie gras, black truffle 

 

CRAB ‘LOUIS’

avocado, pastoral herbs, tomato passato

 

TUNA TARTARE

yellowfin, lemon, capers, remoulade gaufrette paprika

 

BISQUE DE HOMARD

butter poached Maine lobster soup

 

MONOGRAM FLOWER RAVIOLI

MONOGRAM FLOWER RAVIOLI

spinach, fontina, taleggio, black truffle

 

LA CAESAR 57TH

crisp romaine lettuce, aged parmesan

 

Entrées

BLACK BASS

razor clams, bouillon ‘à la vongole’

 

DOVER SOLE MEUNIÈRE

lemon, pommes confites, beurre noisette

 

SCALLOP SOUFFLÉ

golden ossetra caviar, champagne beurre blanc

 

LOBSTER MI-CUIT

blood orange, kohlrabi, turmeric emulsion

 

LA POULARDE RÔTIE

sasso chicken, Japanese curry, heirloom carrot, jus gras

 

FILET MIGNON DE BŒUF

maître d’hôtel butter, Malabar pepper sauce

 

Sides

POMME MOUSSELINE LOUIS VUITTON

Louis Vuitton signature truffle mashed potatoes

 

POMMES FRITES

condiments

 

FEUILLES DE SUCRINE

vinaigrette ‘à la trufffe’

 

PETIT BOK CHOY

herb butter, meyer lemon, horseradish

 

Reservation

We have the same opening hours as the Louis Vuitton store, 10am to 8pm Monday through Saturday and 11am to 7pm on Sunday. To ensure you have plenty of time to enjoy the full experience, our last reservations sit between 6:15 and 6:30pm Monday through Saturday, and at 5:15pm on Sunday.

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