“Former aspiring professional surfer-turned-chef Craig Hopson is behind this California-kissed French-Australian neighborhood bistro, Electric Bleu, in Mar Vista for special nights and every night. The menu changes frequently. After working at storied kitchens around the world including Guy Savoy and Le Cirque, Hopson flexes his French training in dishes like steak au poivre with green peppercorn cognac sauce while also nodding to his Perth hometown in sides like electric fries with chicken salt (a favorite Aussie condiment).”

There’s also a $59 four-course tasting menu option available with a premium wine or sake pairing. The menu changes often.

In an accommodation to the neighborhood’s 4-legged guests there is a dog-friendly patio on the Woodgreen St. side of Electric Bleu. There is also (free) parking located in the rear of the building.

Craig Hopson takes a further break from his busy dinner prep to stay with us.