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Born and raised in Versailles, France, Chef Cedric Nicolas got his first introduction to cooking from his mom, who insisted on using the freshest ingredients from local markets for their family's meals. After trying his hand in the home kitchen, he formalized his interest in cooking when it came time to decide on professional schooling and enrolled in a culinary training program at the age of 15. It only took several months, and a couple of missed soccer games, for him to decide he wanted to get into restaurants. Nicolas moved to London to stage at The Lanesborough, and by the age of 19, he was working in Michelin-starred Club Gascon. Nicolas eventually came back home to France to work under Gordon Ramsey. He went on to become chef of a restaurant with a daily tasting menu that featured the best local ingredients he could source this eventually earned the restaurant a Michelin Plate award. Nicolas moved to Los Angeles in 2017 to open Belle Vie and has been cooking in the city ever since. 

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Chicken Paillard

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Basque-Style Seafood Stew

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Classic Caesar Salad

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Classic Croque Monsieur

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Classic French Onion Soup

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Classic Shrimp Caesar Salad

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Coq au Vin with Tagliatelle Pasta

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Creamy Mushroom Chicken

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Duck & Pork Cassoulet

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French Garlic Pork Sausage 

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French Onion Soup

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Greek Pasta Salad

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Greek-Style Chicken Gyro Pita Wrap

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

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Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho

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Grilled Vegetable Medley with Fresh Burrata, Pesto, 

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Lamb Merguez  Sausage 

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Moroccan-Spiced Impossible Meat 'Kefta'

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Paella Basquaise

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Poule au Pot (French Chicken Soup)

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Salmon and Spinach Lasagna

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Smoked Salmon Brandade

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Steak au Poivre with Roasted Potatoes

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Classic Québécois Poutine

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Coq au Vin with Buttered Fettuccine

Grilled Vegetable Medley with Fresh Burrata

Chocolate Pot de Crème

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Coq au Vin with Fettuccine

Crawfish Étouffée

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Duck and Pork Cassoulet

Handmade French Pork Sausage

Handmade Lamb Merguez Sausage

New Orleans-Style Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

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Rustic French Beef Ragu

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Seafood

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Steak au Poivre with Peppercorn Sauce

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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio with Shrimp

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Coq au Vin over Fettuccine 

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Roasted Chicken in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Rustic-Style French Beef Ragu 

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Flat Iron Steak au Poivre

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Flat Iron Steak au Poivre with Peppercorn Sauce

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Grilled Picanha Steak

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Lobster Mac n' Cheese

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Pulpo a la Gallega

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Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo

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Sweet Potato Purée with Marshmallows

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Classic french bistro flank steak recipe with a mild and flavorful peppercorn creamy sauce and buttery rosemary potatoes.

Flank Steak au Poivre with Roasted Potatoes

classic French breakfast dishes made from a buttery croissant stuffed with ham and swiss cheese, this version will be smashed and glazed with a little touch of honey and served with baby mixed green salad with vinaigrette.

Smashed Ham and Cheese Croissant

Traditionnal recipe of France made with pastry dough, filled with cream, eggs, swiss cheese and ham then cooked in the oven. Served with a simple mixed greens salad and a refreshing lemon vinaigrette. 

French Quiche Lorraine

Chef Cedric's Charred Broccolini is complimented with classic basil pesto & freshly grated parmesan cheese. This will be a lovely accompaniment to your meal!

Charred Broccolini with Basil Pesto- SIDE

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Celebrate the holiday season with Chef Cedric's take on a Thanksgiving classic: a traditional ham, glazed and roasted, then served "au jus" with a savory dipping sauce. The sliced ham is served with a velvety sweet potato purée topped with toasted pecans and maple-roasted Brussels sprouts garnished with crispy pieces of sautéed bacon. What more could you want?!

Thanksgiving Glazed Ham Au Jus

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Experience the decadence of a Classic Chocolate Pot de Crème, a rich and creamy French dessert. Luxuriously finished with salted caramel and toasted pecans, this custard can be relished warm or chilled, making it the ultimate choice for satisfying your chocolate cravings.

Classic Chocolate Pot de Crème

Discover the ideal side dish, suitable for any season, courtesy of Chef Cedric. He presents a Mediterranean orzo pasta salad with a bed of delicate baby arugula, creating a vibrant and fresh meal. The addition of grilled lemon adds a zesty brightness to this delectable ensemble.

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad

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Chef Cedric's take on a classic noodle soup is a culinary masterpiece! Chicken thighs are slow-cooked in a light broth infused with herbs, carrots, celery, and leeks until they fall apart. The chicken is then shredded and returned to the broth, creating a light and healthy chicken soup with orzo pasta that will nourish your body and soul.

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

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Chef Cedric's irresistible Creamy Mac n' Cheese, a dish worth savoring night after night. This classic favorite takes on new dimensions with its rich creaminess and abundant cheese. To elevate the experience, it's generously sprinkled with herbed bread crumbs and garnished with fresh chives.

Mac n' Cheese with Herbed Bread Crumbs

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Traditionnal french crêpe that you can find all over French bistro, originally from brittany, this Parisian style Crepe is stuffed with ham, swiss cheese, bechamel and crimini mushrooms. This come with a crunchy little gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes, andlemon dressing on a side

Paris Bistro Crêpe

A healthy and refreshing cold soup, ideal for warm summer days and nights, is Chef Cedric's specialty. His gazpacho is crafted from a variety of veggies, including tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions, which are grilled to enhance their natural sweetness. They are then blended with cucumber and fresh basil. The chilled soup is elegantly garnished with baby mozzarella and sliced Castelvetrano olives, adding the perfect finishing touches.

Grilled Veggie Gazpacho

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Get an extra load of veggies with Chef Cedric's charred broccolini, dressed up with classic basil pesto and freshly grated parmesan cheese. A healthy boost for any meal!

Pesto Broccolini with Parmesan

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A Classic French breakfast dish, made from a buttery croissant stuffed with ham and swiss cheese and served with baby mixed green salad with a light lemon vinaigrette.

French Ham and Cheese Croissant

Start your day on a high note with this classic French breakfast dish, featuring a buttery croissant stuffed with ham and Swiss cheese. Enjoy it with the baby mixed greens salad and light lemon vinaigrette on the side for a refreshing feel.

French Ham & Cheese Croissant

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This classic recipe is made with a brioche bread, soaked into a vanilla and cinnamon baking liquid, then caramelized, the french toast is served with butter, maple syrup, and fresh strawberry, perfect to start the day with a sweet touch.


Brioche French Toast

this fully loaded breakfast plate will help you to start your day the right way, it is composed with herby and creamy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, turkey sausages, tater tots and crimini mushroom


The Breakfast Plate

 This absolutely loaded Greek inspired bowl is packed with juicy, marinated and grilled chicken thighs, handmade herby tzatziki, fresh red onions, grape tomatoes, persian cucumber, shredded cabbage and turmeric couscous. Satisfy your Greek gyro cravings any day or night of the week with this delicious bowl.


Greek Gyro Bowl

Chef Cedric's version of a Greek street food staple. This absolutely loaded pita wrap is packed full of marinated and grilled Fable mushroom, handmade herby tzatziki, fresh red onions, grape tomatoes, and shredded cabbage. Satisfy your Greek vegetarian gyro cravings any day or night of the week with this delicious wrap.

Fable mushroom Greek style Gyropita

Chef Cedric's version of Mexican street food, this burrito is made of inspired french bistro classic ingredients, this large flour tortilla is loaded with seasoned ground beef, french fries, grilled onions, white cheddar cheese, and authentic sauce "au poivre". Enjoy this burrito like you were in Paris for a night.

French Burrito

Satisfy your pasta craving with this delicious pasta dishes from Chef Cedric. This dish is made with penne pasta and creamy velouté sauce topped with shredded chicken breast, crispy bacon, shredded muzzarella cheese and chives.

Creamy Chicken and Bacon pasta

Chicken and Andouille Gumbo - reboot

Traditional Italian street food perfect for lunch or snack anytime of the day, caprese panini will make you travel to Italy after the first bite. The Panini is stuffed with  mozzarela slice, tomatoes, and fresh basil leaf, and served with arugula and pesto sauce, buon appetito.

Italian Caprese Panini

Gumbo is perhaps the most literal melting pot of all dishes. Its influences range from African (okra) to French (roux) to Choctaw Indian (filé powder) to German, Spanish, Italian, and more. Packed with tender chicken and spicy Andouille sausage, as well as veggies, rice, and spices, this is a hearty dish packed with flavors and textures that's sure to warm you up on a chilly night!

Chicken & Andouille Gumbo

Chef Cedric's version of a Greek street food staple, but with a plant-based twist. His absolutely loaded pita wrap is packed full of super savory marinated and grilled Fable mushrooms, homemade herby tzatziki, fresh red onions, grape tomatoes, and shredded cabbage. Satisfy your gyro cravings any day or night of the week with this delicious wrap.

Fable Mushroom Gyropita

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Kick off your day in the most delicious possible way with Chef Cedric's fully loaded breakfast plate. Indulge in creamy herbed scrambled eggs, perfectly complemented by crispy bacon and savory turkey sausages. Chef completes his ideal breakfast experience with all the fixings: a side of golden tater tots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sautéed cremini mushrooms. 

Chef Cedric's Breakfast Plate

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This absolutely loaded Greek inspired bowl is packed with juicy, marinated-then-grilled chicken thighs, handmade herby tzatziki, fresh red onions, grape tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, shredded cabbage and turmeric-infused couscous. Satisfy your Greek gyro cravings any day or night of the week with this delicious bowl.

Chicken Gyro Greek Bowl

Satisfy your pasta craving with this decadent pasta from Chef Cedric. The dish features al dente penne tossed in a creamy velouté sauce and topped with pulled chicken breast, crispy bacon, shredded mozzarella cheese, and fresh chives. What more could you want in a dish?

Creamy Chicken & Bacon Pasta

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