Knife Pleat is a
French restaurant run by chef
Tony Esnault
Tony Esnault is a French chef at Knife Pleat, a Michelin-starred French restaurant in Costa Mesa, California.
Early years
Born in Saumur, France, Esnault was inspired by his grandmother's cooking which developed his love for cooking and fine in ...
and his wife and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi in
Costa Mesa, California.
Esnault and Sarmadi are best known for creating Los Angeles restaurants ''Spring'' and ''Church & State''
Knife Pleat is located in the penthouse of
South Coast Plaza and seats approximately 80 people in two dining areas.
In 2021, the restaurant was awarded one
Michelin star
The Michelin Guides ( ) are a series of guide books that have been published by the French tyre company Michelin since 1900. The Guide awards up to three Michelin stars for excellence to a select few establishments. The acquisition or loss of a ...
.
See also
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List of French restaurants
References
External links
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Michelin Guide starred restaurants in California
2019 establishments in California
Restaurants in Orange County, California
Restaurants in California
Fine dining
French restaurants in California
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