Manresa 15-Year Anniversary Events

Manresa and Relais & Châteaux Announce
“The Residency” in France

Since the beginning of my career, I’ve been inspired by the people, culture, ingredients, and cooking of France. It’s the place where I was first exposed to the “art of the table” and “joie de vivre” as a young cook, two philosophies that have since shaped my perspective in my chosen métier. For this reason, it makes sense to pay tribute to the country and its culture, which has influenced me in such positive ways, on the 15th anniversary of Manresa.

I’m thrilled to announce we’ve decided to partner with Relais & Châteaux to host “The Residency,” a collaboration between the Manresa team and some of the most legendary culinary houses in France, which all mirror our commitment to quality, excellence, and a truly generous spirit of hospitality.

For nearly two weeks, we’re closing the doors at Manresa to take our team on the road for a series of meals in the city of Paris at the two-Michelin star Le Taillevent, in the countryside of Provence at the two-Michelin star L’Oustau de Baumanière, and near the beaches of Marseille at the three-Michelin star Le Petit Nice.

At each stop, our team at Manresa will collaborate with the host chef and his team for a “four hands” dinner. Menus are already being planned with inspiration taken from local products of the respective French regions and the thoughtful “sense of place” from the California Coast that Manresa is known for.

We are honored to be working side-by-side with these talented teams to create a memorable event and we hope to see you in France for The Residency.

Please visit the restaurant websites or call the numbers below to inquire about reservations.

• September 28 and 29 at Le Taillevent in Paris, France
For dinner reservations please visit http://bit.ly/2uwTPKp.

• October 4 at L’Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence, France
Dinner reservations will be available soon. Please visit baumaniere.com for details on booking.

• October 6 at Le Petit Nice in Marseille, France
Reservations for lunch and dinner can be made by emailing contact@passedat.fr or calling +33 491 592 592.

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Welcoming Guest Chef Niko Romito to Manresa,
November 11 & 12

“Easily one of the best meals I had this year was at Chef Niko Romito’s three-Michelin star Reale in Castel di Sangro, Italy. His cooking is deceptively simple in the presentation and reveals thoughtful, emotional and provocative ideas under the surface, a style I greatly admire. I’m honored that he’s agreed to join us in our kitchen as part of our 15-year anniversary celebrations at Manresa. We’ll collaborate for two nights on a 10-course menu showcasing each of our culinary styles.” –Chef Kinch

A self-taught cook with deep roots in Italy, Chef Romito took the helm at Reale in 2000 turning a bakery into a restaurant that is now highly regarded throughout the world.

Please call us to reserve your table on November 11 or 12. The 10-course menu ($425 per guest) can include an optional wine pairing ($275 per guest).

Reservations are available now by phone only.

We hope to see you then.

Manresa Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

15 years ago, we opened Manresa on this quiet side street in Los Gatos with the idea of creating something that the community could embrace and be a part of. The nature of what we do is dynamic and always changing. Over the years, Manresa has shapeshifted in many ways. We’ve transformed our menu countless times, flowing with the seasons, exploring new flavor combinations, and taking inspiration from our surroundings and our travels.

The look of Manresa has also matured from our original rustic design to a more refined, tranquil environment that complements our cooking and our community. It seems appropriate that as these changes have slowly occurred, we would also take a closer look at how the restaurant is represented in all parts of its design.

Today, we are proud to unveil our new logo and website, created with a simple, polished aesthetic that captures our philosophy. You’ll find this new logo on the path leading to the restaurant’s entrance and its corresponding emblem displayed in subtle ways throughout the restaurant.

We’ll continue to celebrate Manresa’s 15-year anniversary with special events taking place here and abroad. We hope you—our guests and friends who have supported and inspired us all these years—can join us in celebrating the rest of the year with us.

In the coming weeks, we’ll share an announcement about "The Residency," our collaboration with Relais & Chateaux and some of the most legendary houses in France. We’ll also share details about other events we are hosting at Manresa that will include a collaborative dinner weekend with one of our favorite Michelin three-star chefs in the world.

These 15 years have been a journey and the restaurant seems to have taken a life of its own. We are humbled and honored that Manresa continues to grow as we continue to strive to be a little bit better every day. We look forward to welcoming you to Manresa, to create memories together for the years to come.

— David Kinch
August 3, 2017