Chef Chris Manos
Private Chef In Marina Del ReyGreek Chef with 15 years of culinary with experience in Michelin star ** restaurants & five star hotels. Specializing in Mediterranean-French & Californian Cuisine. Capable of Managing high end Restaurants & Hotels while supervising and motivating stuff to perform their best abilities across every service.
* Chef /Founder "Gourmaze Chefs" | Marina Del Rey, CA
Private & special events / Catering / Healthy meals/Food deliveries
* Chef De Cuisine Le Grand | City of Los Angeles, CA Modern Mediterranean & seafood fine dining restaurant
* Chef De Cuisine The Huntley Hotel | Santa Monica, CA Preferred Hotels & Resorts, LVX Collection
* Opening Lead Line Cook /Supervisor Gwen / Fine dining & Gourmet butcher shop | Hollywood, CA
* Lead Line Cook /Supervisor Wallys Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills, CA
* Opening Chef De Partie Phos Restaurant / Modern Greek Fine Dining | Mykonos , Greece
* Kitchen Supervisor Atrium Prestige Thalasso | Rhodes , Greece
* Demi Chef De Partie Spondi Fine Dining Restaurant | Athens , Greece Michelin 2**Star, - No.68 San Pellegrino's 50 Best.
* Commis Chef The Romanos Costa Navarino | Pylos, Greece A luxury collection resort , Starwood Hotels & Resorts
* Commis Chef Hytra Fine Dining Restaurant | Athens , Greece Michelin 1* Star , Greek-Modern fine dining
* Chef Vedema Resort | Santorini , Greece Starwood Hotels & Resorts - Luxury Collection Resort
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Cooking is share the feeling with your family and beloved ones...
I learned to cook at...
Michelin star chefs in Europe... *1 star Michelin Hytra Mediterranean fine dining Restaurant *2 star Michelin Spondi French fine dining Restaurant
A cooking secret...
Food has the power to create lasting memories and bring warmth to any room. Secret ingredient is always love.
My menus
Wagyu beef sliders, charcoal bead, smoked cheddar, black garlic aioli, Caramelized onions
Grilled Octopus with Lemon & Herbs - Tender octopus marinated in olive oil, garlic, and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with a lemon vinaigrette
Pulled Pork Sliders - Tender pulled pork with a smoky BBQ sauce served on slider buns
Grilled Vegetables - A medley of bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, brushed with olive oil and seasoning
BBQ Ribs - Pokr back ribs coated with a savory rub and slow-cooked with BBQ sauce
Cedar Plank Salmon with Maple-Mustard Glaze - Salmon fillets grilled on cedar planks, topped with a sweet and tangy maple-mustard glaze
Smoked Brisket - Beef brisket slow-smoked for hours, with a rich, smoky flavor and tender texture
Sausage Links - Grilled sausages served with mustard and pickles
Vegetarian BBQ Portobello Mushrooms - Large portobello mushrooms marinated in BBQ sauce and grilled
Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary and Garlic - Tender lamb chops marinated with rosemary
Charred Corn on the Cob with Truffle Butter - Corn on the cob grilled and brushed with a luxurious truffle-infused butter
Coleslaw - Crisp shredded cabbage with a tangy, creamy dressing
Potato Salad - Creamy potato salad with celery, onions, and a hint of mustard
Broccolini - black truffle vinaigrette
Valhorna Chocolate Soufflé & house-made Madagascar Fresh Vanilla
Grilled peach , cobbler with vanilla ice cream
Panna cotta | White Chocolate & Greek yogurt, Harry's berries & organic strawberry jus
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Smoked Salmon - Handmade potato blini | Meyer lemon crème fraiche | torched avocado
Compressed Watermelon Whipped feta cheese | heirloom cherry tomato | harissa | micro mint
Shrimp Cocktail Romaine hearts | XO aged fine cognac spiced aioli sauce
Gazpacho Cucumber | jalapeno | mint | granny smith apple
Jicama Guacamole Dumpling Black sesame | micro cilantro
Crispy Rice Tuna Pineapple al pastor | wakame seaweed | sesame | wasabi
Tomato & Strawberry Marmalade Bruschetta Italian basil | cashew cheese | Moroccan olive oil
Zucchini Greek “Sushi” Rolls Whipped goat cheese | sliced almonds | oven dried tomato | aged balsamic di Modena
Ceviche Branzino | basil blossom leche de Tigre | plantain
Crunchy Truffle Taquito braised short rib | caramelized onions | aged manchego | cheese | truffle hot sauce
Fresh Oysters | strawberry basil blossom | Calamansi
Black truffle lobster Mac & cheese | Tarragon sauce
Chocolate torte | Valhorna Dark chocolate | praline crumble | raspberry sorbet
Pavlova | Key Lime, Coconut Sorbet ,Harrys Berries Strawberries
Panna cotta | White Chocolate & Greek yogurt, Harry's berries & organic strawberry jus
Rizogalo “Rice pudding” , lemon cream anglaise served on a fresh strawberry-vanilla sauce
House made Macarons
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Toasted Foccacia Pan Con Tomate oven dried tomato, roasted garlic spread, lemon thyme, finocchiona salami
Creamy Clam Chowder, fresh mussels, champagne wine, served on a toasted herb garlic bread
Caprese Salad Rosette, Buffalo Burrata, tomatoes, persimmons, pine nuts, Italian basil, 30-year aged balsamic reduction
Prosciutto, fig & goat cheese crostini
Italian Antipasto platter
Black truffle Arancini cheese balls
Zucchini Blossom, stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese, meyer lemon
Fresh made Linguine pasta with Dduja, cream foam, leek ash
House made tortellini, stuffed with Ricotta cheese, pumpkin puree, toasted hazelnuts, sage
Fettuccine pasta with squid ink, wild argentina shrimps, Arabiata sauce, basil, pinenuts
Authentic Bucatini all' Amatriciana
Cioppino Risotto, seafood, San Marzano tomatoes, basil blossoms, saffron foam, Grana Padano
Truffle Risotto, wild mushrooms, Black truffles, Parmesan foam
House made Penne with vodka pasta, Italian burrata cheese, Fresh basil
Fresh Made Beetroot Bucatini Pasta, fresh Maine Lobster, Trout roe caviar ,Cherry tomatoes, Saffron Bisque
The Ultimate Bolognese Pasta, House Made Pappardelle, Ground beef-Pork, Fresh Parmesan cheese
Black Truffle Cacio e Pepe, house made spaghetti, black peppercorn, Parmigiano - Reggiano, black truffles, chives
Handmade potato gnocchi, braised short rib cooked in Chianti Wine
Handmade Ricotta gnocchi, Squid & heirloom arrabbiata sauce, aged parmesan
Espresso martini Tiramisu
Panna cotta, Valhorna White Chocolate & Greek yogurt, Harry's berries & organic strawberry jus
Limoncello Cheesecake, Housemade toasted pistachio gelato
Traditional Cannoli, Madagascar vanilla cream, pistachio
Chocolate Panna Cotta with Spiced Pepita Brittle, Stracciatella ice-cream
Espresso Semifreddo, hazelnut Dacquoise, banana brûlée, Gianduja crumble, passion fruit
Fresh Profiteroles stuffed with Valhorna hazelnut praline, whipped strawberry cream
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Crispy Rice Tuna, Hawaiian tuna, grilled pineapple, sesame, wakame
Pork Belly Chicharrons, Yellow creamed corn, Parmigiano, Tajin Spice, Black sesame
Kumamoto Oyster shooters
Jicama Guacamole Dumpling
Branzino Ceviche, Basil blossom leche de tigre, plantain, pickled cucumber
Argentinian Shrimp Tostada, Passion fruit, red shiso, avocado crema
Tortilla chips side of guacamole, mango salsa, spicy arabiata jalapeno sauce
"TACO OMAKASE"
Soft Shell Crab, Blue corn tortilla, black garlic aioli, red cabbage slaw
Pork Belly, Yellow corn tortilla, gremolata, pickled shallots
Liberty Duck Leg Confit, Creamed endive, cashew, fine herbs from Provence
Wagyu Short Rib, Caramelized onion marmalade, crispy bacon, umami jus
Colorado Lamb shoulder, Chocolate mint chimichurri, pistachio powder
Fresh Churro Afogato, Single Origin Espresso, Mexican hot chocolate, Vanilla caramel ice cream
Strawberry Tres Leches, Harry’s berries organic strawbberies, coconut, oxalis
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Kumamoto oyster Sake Granita, Mint Caviar, 23k Gold leaf
Argentina Shrimp Ceviche, Basil blossom, leche de Tigre, crispy plantain
Smoked Salmon Blini Meyer lemon crème fraiche, basil caviar
Concord Grapes Pistachio & goat cheese crusted, 30 years aged balsamic
Scallop Carpaccio, Citrus, Pine-nuts, Pomegranate, Fennel
Cauliflower Steak with kaffir lime infused Thai style curry sauce
Alaskan king crab, Mango salsa, Brown butter
Lobster tortellini natural ricotta, Morel mushroom, Saffron chorizo
Smoked Pork belly, Yellow Corn Purée, Gremolata, Crispy skin, Black sesame, Garlic Espuma
Truffle Cacio Pepe Spaghetti, Black Peppercorn, Black Truffle, Aged Parmesan
Mushroom Risotto, asparagus, black truffle, Pinenuts
“Giouvetsi” Braised short-rib with orzo , ras el hanout, confit cheery tomatoes , Greek Mizithra cheese
Rib eye steak Sunchoke puree, Passion fruit, Burgundy sauce
Chilean Seabass, Celery root puree, Fuju persimmon, Seabean, Citrus Foam
Organic Marys Chicken, charred broccolini, fingering smashed potatoes, Porcini truffle sauce
Branzino, Red Curry Coconut Sauce , Bok Choy, Jerusalem Artichoke
Beet & Goat cheese torterllini, Hazelnuts, Oyster mushroom, Pea tendrils, Aged parmesan foam
Chocolate Torte Valrhona dark chocolate, hazelnut Crumble, raspberry Sorbet
Ãnthea, Deconstructed Greek Cheesecake, honey lime fluid gel, bee pollen
Cappuccino Cup, espresso gel - coffee mascarpone mousse - hazelnut praline, milk ice cream - milk foam, 72% cacao chocolate shavings
Burned Basque cheesecake, Hazelnut crumble, red cherry Sorbet
Creme Brûlée, Passion fruit & Coconut
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Fresh oyster of the day , served with strawberry mignonette & mint
Toasted Foccacia Pan Con Tomate oven dried tomato, roasted garlic spread, lemon thyme, finocchiona salami
Truffle Pumpkin Ravioli ricotta filling, brown butter, maple syrup, sage, parmesan
New York Striploin grilled and sliced, chimichurri sauce
Marys Turkey Legs Confit shallots, corriander, chervil, lemon zest
Endive Salad grilled endive & treviso, sliced asian pears, tarragon, caesar dressing
Brown butter mash potato
Romanesco Cauliflower Greek yogurt, dates, mint, micro cilantro
Marys Turkey Cripsy Breast ,Cooked sous vide, then cooked in brown butter & all spice
Traditional Turkey Gravy with Cranberry Sauce & Brioche Stuffing with mushrooms & pork sausage
Oven roasted sweet potatoes infused with herbs
Asparagus green & white, sauce Bearnaise, citrus crème fraiche
Pecan Pie Caramel toffee ice cream
Pumpkin Espresso Martini Tiramisu Single origin coffee beans, Japanese Whiskey, 23 Karat gold
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• Naan Bread with Artisanal style flavored compound butter | Plain, Garlic, Herbed, Truffle
• Papadums with mango chutney
• Cucumber & Yogurt raita with coriander, mint and poppy seeds
• Zucchini Pakora | fritters mixed with garbanzo beans, flax seeds, chia seeds & served with a cilantro mint chutney
• Samosas | stuffed with potato, red & green onion, green peas, tamarind chutney
• Madras Lentil Curry | thick tomato chili curry, garbanzo beans, cilantro, lime
• Saag Paneer with silken tofu | Northern Indian Green Stew, Spinach, mustard greens, rapini, coconut milk, ginger, pumpkin seeds
• Impossible Biryani | Basmati rice, impossible "ground meat", cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon
• Butter "Chicken" | Seitan Chicken substitute, creamy mild spice curry, pickled onions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds
• Jackfruit Korma | Braised Jackfruit with coconut milk, yogurt, sliced almonds & opal basil
• Tandoori Hemp Tofu | marinated in yogurt and spices like turmeric, cardamom, coriander, fresh ginger, garlic, red chili and lime juice
• Cauliflower Tikka masala | Traditional mild curry served with hemp hearts cooked "risotto style" with cauliflower puree, sunflower seeds & currants
• Mango Sticky Rice Pudding
• Mango Lassi | coconut yogurt, maple syrup, lime
• Chef's selection of freshly made cream & sorbet
• Gulab Jamun | Indian doughnut dipped in rosewater & cardamom syrup, dark chocolate syrup, pistachio
• Cardamom Chocolate pudding | macadamia nuts, mandarin whipped cream
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Nigiri combination of fresh fish
Uramaki roll
Sashimi
Maki roll , spicy mango salsa
California roll,crab,cucumber,avocado
Spider roll, soft shell crab, spicy harissa mayo, red cabbage,avocado
Vegetarian sushi rolls
Salmon roll , Alaskan salmon , trout roe , wasabi
Shrimp tempura roll
Tekka maki, Big eye tuna,cucumber,pickled vegetables
Coconut tapioca Pudding with mango & lime
Vanilla & black sesame ice cream served in mini cones
Matcha cheesecake / yuzu maringue & fresh raspberries
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