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Leading a French New Wave

Harvey Steiman
Issue: December 15, 2004

When Bastide opened, in November 2002, it was seen as a Provençale oasis of serenity and classic cuisine. Los Angeles had largely turned away from gilded dining rooms in favor of places that bustled with energy and served Italian, Asian or modern California cuisine.

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