ChefMargarita Manzke
Los Angeles
About Margarita Manzke
Margarita Manzke is the chef/co-owner of Republique and Sari Sari Store, a a Filipino Rice Bowl Stall. Her love affair with food and restaurants began early: born and raised in the Philippines, she grew up in a kitchen at the White Rock Resort, a hotel and restaurant just outside Manila owned and operated by her parents.
Accolades
- Outstanding Pastry Chef NomineeJames Beard Foundation
Where I Go Out
Agemono ( fried dish) Shirauo ( baby icefish from north of Hiroshima) with Japanese Sweet Potatoes
$$, Japanese, Reservations, Downtown Los Angeles
"like a tempura!"
Won - Dungeness Crab Ball
$$, Japanese, Reservations, Downtown Los Angeles
"this is literally a ball of crab and it was delicious"
Megochi Tempura ( Flathead Fish) w/ Thicken Dashi w/ Fried Fava Beans and Japanese Scallion Threads
$$, Japanese, Reservations, Downtown Los Angeles
"At first, I thought the green bits were the scallion. But those were actually the fava beans. The shredded scallions on top were a surprising, great touch!"
Kamameshi - Sawara ( Spring Mackerel)
$$, Japanese, Reservations, Downtown Los Angeles
"incredible dish and meal"
At My Venues
All the Pastries
$$$, Desserts, Café, French, Full Bar, Breakfast, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park
"When in LA.... this is the spot for pastries. The display is so long filled with dozens and dozens of options, whatever you dream! The space inside is magical as well."
Poppy seed croissant
$$$, Desserts, Café, French, Full Bar, Breakfast, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park
"Poppy seed croissant #republiquela"
Whipped tofu, tomatoes, avocado, yuzu, sesame seeds.
$$$, Desserts, Café, French, Full Bar, Breakfast, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park
"Whipped tofu, tomatoes, avocado, yuzu, sesame seeds. #republiquela #callingallvegans"
Peach En Croute
$$$, Desserts, Café, French, Full Bar, Breakfast, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park
"Aaaaaand dessert time again!!! @republiquela"
Kaiserschmarren and Berries
$$$, Desserts, Café, French, Full Bar, Breakfast, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park
"Kaiserschmarren and berries and Sabayon. Thank you @waltermanzke !!! #pastrychef #pastrylife #losangeles #randd #dessert #kaiserschmarren #berry #sabayon #saturday #food with @mmueller0604"
Strawberry and rhubarb
$$$, Desserts, Café, French, Full Bar, Breakfast, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park
"Strawberry-rhubarb #republiquela #jammin"