SAN DIEGO, California—The Westgate Resort introduced that Bonne Vie Brasserie & Bar, a eating expertise that mixes French culinary custom with the flavors of coastal California, will open on Nov. 19.

“Bonne Vie embodies our ardour for culinary craft, vibrant power, and considerate design,” mentioned Annie Fitzgerald, common supervisor. “We’re thrilled to share an area the place company can take pleasure in superbly ready dishes, significant conversations, and moments that really feel joyful and genuinely inviting.”

Design

Conceived by San Diego designer Jacoi Mann, Bonne Vie’s European influences embody deep blue and gold tones, textured beige and earth-toned materials, velvet seating, and chandeliers. The bar has customized Sapele tables with marble and granite tops with satin brass accents, steel toe caps, and Blue Bahia polish. Bonne Vie Brasserie & Bar has Steelite china and silverware.

Culinary Crew and Menu Choices

Government Chef Fabrice Hardel, whose 30+ yr worldwide profession contains kitchens throughout France, Luxembourg, the UK, and the US, leads Bonne Vie Brasserie & Bar. He’s now supported by Meals & Beverage Supervisor Mary Watson, who has over twenty years of restaurant and occasion administration expertise.

The menu provides trendy American interpretations of basic French dishes, with recent, native components from purveyors similar to Vesta Produce and Santa Monica Seafood. Choices embody Burgundy Escargot in garlic parsley butter and French Onion Soup with wealthy, slow-simmered beef broth. American-inspired dishes embody the banh mi-style Fried Hen Sandwich with kimchi and candy chili aioli, and Braised Quick Rib with roasted parsnip mousseline. Seafood choices, similar to Icelandic Cod Meunière with potato purée and brown butter sauce, can be found as nicely.