Espelette, the newest upscale restaurant in Beverly Hills, will open inside the iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on May 12 featuring coastal Mediterranean flavors accented by European influences.
Created by acclaimed chef Steve Benjamin, who also serves as the five-star hotel’s culinary director, Espelette is named after the Espelette pepper.
Cultivated in Southwest France, the pepper is delicately infused to complement the simplicity of fresh ingredients and enhance the complexity of flavors, scents, and spices to stimulate the palate of each dish.
Drawing inspiration from neighboring regions to the South of France including Italy, Spain, and Greece, the artfully crafted menu is an exquisite ode to the European coast.
Made to share, the seasonally driven menu features locally sourced ingredients, highlighting contemporary California flavors and classic techniques for a tableside experience meant to inspire conviviality.
Signature menu highlights include caviar scrambled eggs with bordier butter, chives, Espelette, and Crème Fraiche, salmon tartar, brussels sprouts & kale salad with an avocado yuzu-kosho vinaigrette, and a specialty wood grilled section with options ranging from John Dory fish (imported from the Mediterranean), Branzino, chicken, Wagyu options and much more.
The craft cocktail program playfully invokes the spirit of the Mediterranean, drawing on flavors, aromas, and nodes meant to transport one’s senses to the European Coast while highlighting local ingredients offering a refreshing taste.
The extensive wine list highlights Spanish and French selections from the Biscay Bay coastal regions.
Espelette is located on the lobby level at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and will open daily for breakfast from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and for dinner Tuesday through Saturday evenings from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm.
Perfect for guests and locals alike, Espelette complements Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills’ other culinary offerings including The Rooftop by JG from acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten featuring seasonal California cuisine with robust new offerings.
Reservations can be made via OpenTable.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is located at 9850 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California.