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    Interview with Chef Patrick Ponsaty, former Sous-Chef for Chef Diot’s operation Park Bistro in New York. Former Chef Tapenade in La Jolla

    On July 13, 2024, we had the great pleasure to greet Chef Ponsaty as Guest chef for  a memorable guest chef dinner. Maître Cuisinier de France Chef Patrick Ponsaty: From a Duty of Transmission to a Cuisine of Inspiration Sylvie: Chef Ponsaty, please give us a retrospective of your background. Chef Ponsaty: I am a […]

    Interview with Alain Delahaye: Former Chef de Cuisine at Bistro du Marché

    Chef Alain Delahaye is the former Chef de Cuisine of Bistro du Marché. Chef Alain has trained in France.in Michelin stars restaurants such as Argi Neder and Café de Paris in Biarritz prior moving to San Diego. His experience includes working with Chef Patrick Ponsaty who was named one of the “Best Hotel Chefs of America” […]

    Miguel Interview Alumni Chef

    April 2017 Getting Close, personal and confidential with Chef de Cuisine at Bistro du Marché: Miguel Baez Chef Miguel Baez was recently promoted Chef de Cuisine. The following conversation and interview is meant to unveil his persona. Sylvie: You just accepted the promotion to Chef de Cuisine at Bistro du Marché, and I see you […]

    Suzie's Farm Suzie’s Farm

    Suzie’s Farm has a significant presence at the Open Aire Farmer’s Market, held at the Elementary School in La Jolla. They are also a common fixture of many farmers’ markets all around San Diego, and are a significant part of the San Diego community. Sylvie and Carla Diot of Bistro du Marché sat down with […]

    Sami Saltagi From Syria to San Diego: An Interview with an Alumnus Sami Saltagi

    Sami Saltagi is a bartender at Bistro du Marche. Sylvie Diot and Sammi Wehsener recently sat down with Saltagi to discuss his heritage and the fascinating culture of Syrian cuisine.Sylvie: Sami, let’s start by having you tell us a bit about your heritage. Sami: I was born in Italy and moved to Damascus when I […]

    Jessica Pieta Hommage a Hawaii: An interview with alumnus Jessica Pieta

    A member of our staff, Jessica Pieta, had the opportunity to visit Maui, located in the chain of Hawaiian Islands. Inspired by the sights and cuisine, she prepared a reflection on the standout of her trip. Everyone has been asking me since my recent trip to Maui, “So when are you moving?” Hawaii is paradise. […]