"At Madeleine's helm are David and Molly Anderson, former executive chef and general
manager, respectively, at Real Food Daily, another first-rate, though casual Los
Angeles vegan restaurant. Driving off the Real Food reservation, however, the
Andersons have made a culinary left-turn towards a star-speckled, high desert of
creativity and elegance. Where else could one find an appetizer described as a “Study
in Corn”? This edible work of art consists of four amuse-bouches made entirely of, you
guessed it, corn: Corn Cappuccino, Corn Foam, Corn French Fries and Corn Ice
Cream. The particularly enjoyable cappuccino went down like smooth, buttery chowder.
The French fries, made of polenta, were entirely palate-pleasing with the exact crunchy,
salty goodness of your perfect crinkly fry..."
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"Frankly, Madeleine is at the top of its class in not just organic vegan food, but in food,
period. Here, veganism holds the same broad scope possibilities in taste adventuring
that other cuisines do - and all this while hurting no living creature in its making. Talk
about love..."
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"With white linen tablecloths and soft lighting, Tarzana's Madeleine Bistro looks like any
of the hundreds of restaurants on the 15-mile stretch of Ventura Boulevard. And that's
the point..."
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Red Beet Tartare chosen one of the top 20 dishes of 2005.
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"At first glance, chef Dave Anderson, innovator behind some of the country’s most
cutting-edge vegan cuisine, seems an unlikely visionary. In a profession—and a city—
notorious for drama and egotism, he’s warm, modest and disarmingly sincere. And
though his flagship restaurant, Madeleine Bistro, has done brisk business since its
quiet opening last spring—with weekends strictly reservations-only and a steady stream
of celebrity clientele (most recently, to Anderson’s unfettered delight, Sir Paul
McCartney)—its Tarzana location has allowed it to retain at least the feeling of being
largely undiscovered..."
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"Madeleine Bistro is well conceived from first course to last. For vegans and
vegetarians, as well as those with dietary restrictions, this restaurant is a dream come
true. But it also works for diners who just want to try something different that's good for
you..."
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"There's always something fun to order at Madeleine Bistro, something that brings a
sense of occasion to the table: beignets and mimosas at brunch, shiitake mushroom
sushi and organic ale at dinner, cannolis and a glass of Bonnie Doon Framboise for
dessert..."
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Madeleine Bistro selected #1 vegetarian restaurant in Los Angeles.
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Meat-free artistry: Madeleine adds sophistication to all-vegan menu. Vegetables
certainly reach untold heights at the new Madeleine Bistro in Tarzana..."
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"Vegetarian Los Angeles has at last come of age! While we can boast of many veg
eateries throughout the county, none have offered upscale, sophisticated French style
vegan cuisine with elegant presentations that rival those of noted chefs like Joachim
Splichal, Mark Peel, or Michel Richard. That is, until now..."
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