Team
Opened in September 2005 by Laurent Manrique, Jean Claude Persais and Steve Mayer, Café de la Presse meshes a polished flair for modern fashion with a distinctly old-world feel.
Owner
www.sdmayer.com
Steve Mayer
Steve Mayer is the Founder and Managing Partner of SD Mayer & Associates, an accounting, consulting, and wealth management firm located in San Francisco.
Chef/Owner
www.laurentmanrique.com
Laurent Manrique
Laurent Manrique learned of his love for cooking while growing up in the Gascon village of Roques. Preparing meals with his grandmother Aurélie awakened his awareness of his passion for the craft, while giving him inspiration for the signature pot-au-feu that appears on nearly all of his menus.
General Manager /Partner
Olivier Daridon
Native Breton, Café de la Presse General Manager Olivier Daridon is no stranger to the joie de vivre of café life. From the start of his career in a bistro through stints as hotel's director on France’s West Coast to nearly a decade of running his own bar and restaurant, Mr. Daridon has shared his love of bringing people together.
Executive Chef / Partner
Patrick Albert
Executive Chef Patrick Albert ‘s commitment to creating traditional but innovative French fare infuses this Parisian-inspired café with authenticity. As the man behind the menu, Chef Albert’s comments well support his culinary savoir faire.Following stints in brasseries throughout Paris , Chef Albert’s position as Chef de Cuisine.