La Cachette Bistro starts serving dinner this Saturday, August 15th in Santa Monica. The following weekend will bring brunch to the green granite-topped tables and full brunch, lunch, and dinner service on August 24th. Jean Francois Meteigner’s menu only appears casual compared to his signature La Cachette, but the menu is still stocked in French refinement and Californian delicacy. Meteigner’s proud of the raw bar, lunchtime sandwich menu, buffalo short ribs in a coffee rub, a lightly smoked Alaskan cod with salmon sausage and fennel sauerkraut, and has introduced an ahi burger and organic beef burger with fig chutney and mixed blue cheeses. Jean Francois has committed to going local, with olive oil and cheese choices coming from local producers, fruits and veggies fresh from the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market. A perfect time to taste will be August 23rd, when the bistro holds a benefit for EB Kids, and $65 buys access to their wines and a tasting menu, reservations made here. Here is a look at Meteigner’s dinner and lunch menus:
Dinner
Soups (NON DAIRY)
Smoked Tomato and ShitakeMushroom 7
Fish and Langoustine Soup, served with Rouille and Swiss Cheese 10
Lobster Bisque, served with Rouille 10
Split Pea and Tofu 8
appetizers
Brandade of House Cured Fresh Cod with Garlic Bread 14
Homemade Foie Gras Terrine with Rhubarb and Brioche 16
Homemade Duck Rillettes with Cornichons and DijonMustard 14
House Smoked Salmon Plate with Condiments and Corn Blinis 15
Crab and Avocado Tower, with Tomato, LemonOliveOil and Cumin Dressing 16
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna “Burger” on Brioche with Beet Horseradish Sauce 16
Organic Salmon “Burger” in a Smoked SalmonWrap, with Lemon Horseradish Cream 15
Provencal Tart with BlackOlives, Tomato,Onions, Rouille and Pesto 12
Organic Beef Tartar with Baked Potato Chips App 14 / Entree 19
Cheeses
From California Four for 10 / Eight for 18
Salads
Frisée and Baby Spinach withOrganic Bacon,Organic Poached Eggs and Garlic Dressing 14
Belgian Endives Salad withOrganic CaliforniaWalnuts, California Blue Cheese and TruffleOil Dressing 15
Organic Hearts of Romaine Caesar with Italian Parmesan Cheese and Croutons 14
RoastedOrganic Beet Tower with Feta Cheese, Avocado, Heirloom Tomato, Crispy Cheese Raviolini and Cumin Dressing 13
Organic Roquette withWarm Pear topped withMelted Gorgonzola 14
Fresh Hawaiian Hearts of Palm “TwoWays” with TruffleOil Dressing 15
House Cured Smoked Trout,Warm Potatoes and Frisee with Shallot Dressing 15
Raw Station
Oysters: Ceviche Seasoning or Half Shell with Lemon Six for 18 / Eight for 24
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna, California SashimiWasabe, TruffleOil and Lemon 18
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartar with Korean Chili Paste and Toast 16
Japanese Yellowtail California Sashimi, BlackOlive Bits, Avocado and Tomato Tower, served withWasabe Emulsion and Plum Dressing 18
Fish and Seafood
EcoMussels with Garlic, Shallot, Thyme, Carrots, Celery in a Light CreamyWhiteWine and Saffron Broth App 14 / Entree (with Fries) 20
Bouillabaisse with Fish, Seafood, Prawns and Scallops 21
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna “a la Plancha” with Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Piperade and Harissa Emulsion 25
Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish with Garlic Spinach,Mashed Potatoes andWasabe Emulsion 23
Marie - Rose’sMixed Seafood and Swiss Cheese Gratin 17
Lightly Smoked Alaskan True Cod with HouseMadeOrganic Salmon Sausages, Fennel Sauerkraut, and Fennel Lemon Sauce 21
Roasted Pacific Blue Prawns with Potato Croquettes and Langoustine Sauce 22
Meat and Poultry
Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak withMelted Blue Cheeses, Shallot Jus and House Fries 23
Filet of Beef with Brandied Peppercorn Sauce and House Fries 28
Coq Au Vin (DarkMeat) with Veal Bacon, Carrots,Onions, English Peas and Organic Potatoes 22
Basket of FriedOrganic Chicken Breast with Plum Ginger Sauce 15
Duck Leg, HouseMade Duck Sausage and Lamb Cassoulet 24
Kurobuta Pork Shank, Braised with Honey and Vinegar, with Sour Cherries andMashed Potatoes 26
Roasted Rack of Lamb, with Thyme Garlic Jus and Flageolet Beans 28
Veal Scallopini in a ThreeMustard Sauce with Horseradish and Potato Gratin 25
Organic Grass Fed Beef Burger with Tomato, GrilledOnions, Fig Chutney,Mixed Blue Cheeses, served with House Fries 16
Buffalo Short Ribs with Coffee Rub, Potato Gratin and Cabernet Jus 25
Maple Farm Duck Breast with Ginger Rub, Braised Red Cabbage, Apple,Orange Chips andOrange Sauce 28
Sides 7
Potato Gratin with Garlic and Cream
House French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Corn Gratin with Parmesan Crust
Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Piperade
Organic Garlic Spinach
Puff Potatoes
LUNCH
Soups (NON DAIRY)
Smoked Tomato and ShitakeMushroom 6
Fish and Langoustine Soup, served with Rouille and Swiss Cheese 7
Appetizers and Salads
Fresh Hawaiian Hearts of Palm “TwoWays” with TruffleOil Dressing 12
House Smoked Salmon Plate with Condiments and Toast 14
OrganicMixed Greens withOrganic Herbs and House Dressing 7
Organic Beef Tartar with Baked Potato Chips App. 14 /Entree 18
Organic Hearts of Romaine Caesar, Italian Parmesan Cheese and Croutons App. 13/Entree 17 Add Chicken 4
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna, California SashimiWasabe,TruffleOil and Lemon App. 15/Entree 22
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartar with Korean Chili Paste and Toast App. 15/Entree 20
Belgian Endives Salad withOrganic CaliforniaWalnuts, California Blue Cheese and TruffleOil Dressing 18
RoastedOrganic Beet Tower with Feta Cheese, Avocado, Heirloom Tomato, Crispy Cheese Raviolini and Cumin Dressing 16
Italian Grilled Bread and Candied Albacore Tuna Salad withMarinatedWhite Anchovies, Black Garlic, Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomato, BlackOlives, Bell Peppers,OliveOil and Sherry Vinegar 18
GrilledOrganic Chicken Breast Salad with Carrots, Red Cabbage, Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Tomato and Ginger Harissa Dressing 18
Frisee and Baby Spinach Salad withOrganic Bacon,Organic Poached Eggs and Garlic Dressing 18
Grilled Ahi Salad with Red Cabbage, Avocado, Carrots, FreshMango, and Soy Ginger Dressing with Lemongrass 20
MixedMarket Seafood Salad with Savoy Cabbage, FreshWater Chestnut, Avocado, Butter Lettuce, Heirloom Tomato and Yuzu Dressing 20
Cheeses
From California Four for 10 / Eight for 18
Organic Eggs and Sandwiches
Organic Grass Fed Beef Burger with Tomato, Grilled Onions, Fig Chutney, and Mixed Blue Cheeses, served with House Fries 15
Homemade Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Brioche, Grilled Onions, Avocado and Rouille, served with Baby Greens 15
Organic Poached Eggs, Homemade Smoked Salmon Sausages, served with Baby Greens and Toast 15
Hawaiian Ahi Tuna “Burger” on Brioche with Beet Horseradish Sauce, served with Baby Greens 17
Organic Salmon “Burger” in a Smoked SalmonWrap, with Lemon Horseradish Cream, served with Baby Greens 17
Fish and Seafood
EcoMussels with Garlic, Shallot, Thyme, Carrots, Celery in a Light CreamyWhiteWine and Saffron Broth, served with House Fries 18
Bouillabaisse with Fish, Seafood, Prawns and Scallops 19
Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish, with Garlic Spinach,Mashed Potatoes andWasabe Emulsion 20
Marie - Rose’s Mixed Seafood and Swiss Cheese Gratin 17
Alaskan Halibut with Fennel Sauerkraut, Fingerling Potatoes and Fennel Lemon Sauce 20
Meat and Poultry
Maple Farm Duck Breast with Ginger Rub, Braised Red Cabbage, with Apple,Orange Chips andOrange Sauce 22
Coq Au Vin (DarkMeat) with Veal Bacon, Carrots,Onions, English Peas and Organic Potatoes 18
Grilled Grass Fed Flat Iron Steak with Shallot Jus and House Fries 20
Veal Scallopini with Three Mustard Sauce and Haricots Verts 20
Basket of Fried Organic Chicken Breast with Plum Ginger Sauce 15
Duck Leg, House Made Duck Sausage and Lamb Cassoulet 20
Sides 6
Potato Gratin with Garlic and Cream
House French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Yukon Mashed Potatoes
Corn Gratin with Parmesan Crust Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Piperade
Organic Garlic Spinach
Puff Potatoes
