- Laurent Manrique
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name = Laurent Manrique
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birthdate = March 30, 1966
birthplace = Lombez, France
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ratings =Michelin star s Rating|2|3
restaurants = Aqua,San Francisco , Cafe de la Presse, San Francisco
prevrests = Campton PlaceSan Francisco , Gertrude'sNew York , Peacock AlleyNew York , TailleventParis
television = Guest Judge onTop Chef Season 1
website = www.aqua-sf.comLaurent Manrique is the
Corporate Executive Chef ofSan Francisco's upscale seafood restaurant "Aqua", which earned 2Michelin star s in 2006, the first time Michelin came to the Bay Area, and again in 2007. He also overseesCafe de la Presse , located on the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue, as well as theFifth Floor , in the Hotel Palomar on 4th Street. He is lauded for his modern interpretation of his native Gascon cuisine.
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