THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Campanile Restaurant Review:
CAMPANILE, A LONGTIME INFLUENTIAL RESTAURANT ON THE LOS ANGELES DINING SCENE, HAS CLOSED This rustically elegant establishment on La Brea has springboarded a plethora of other interesting restaurants in the neighborhood, and, of course, is famous for putting the now-ubiquitous La Brea Bakery on the map. Additionally, the kitchen's alumni have gone on to open some of the best restaurants...
Walter & Margarita Manzke Reveal Details on Republique:
Walter and Margarita Manzke are just a few weeks away from completing their LONG awaited new restaurant, Republique, which moves into the storied Campanile building on La Brea Avenue. As the construction process nears a close after a six-month build out, the Manzkes sit down to discuss the long and windy road that's brought them to this French eatery, their magnum opus to a lifetime of working...
Campanile Done Oct 31, Michelin-Starred French Chef at Mélisse, More!:
MID-CITY— Campanile ends its 23-year run on October 31 with a Halloween party, reports LAT. The soiree will be themed "black and white," with all-you-can-eat food for $89. Chef Walter Manzke and restaurateur Bill Chait are expected to acquire the space in December and open Republique next year. [LAT, previously]
SANTA MONICA— Chef Josiah Citrin brings in Michelin-starred guest chef Christophe...
Sounds Like Walter Manzke is Taking Over Campanile:
Whoa, MAJOR news. Some may have heard the rumors of the last few months regarding Campanile and its possibly shutter/relocation. Though chef and owner Mark Peel denied so much, last night Eater received a tip that Campanile's lease has expired (for the last few months, in fact — Nancy Silverton's father owns the building) and that lo and behold chef Walter Manzke, the LA chef that everyone...