Fantasize about springtime in Paris at the new neighborhood French bistro Alouette. Credit: Alouette

Fantasize about springtime in Paris at the new neighborhood French bistro Alouette.

Fantasize about springtime in Paris at the new neighborhood French bistro Alouette. Alouette

In this week’s batch of food news, Sunshine Noodles chef Diane Lam and Stem Wine Bar owner and sommelier Wei-En Tan launch the new French bistro Alouette, and The Sudra chef-owner Sanjay Chandrasekaran debuts the vegan Italian restaurant Lilla. Read on for that and more culinary updates, including Guy Fieri’s Oregon road trip and what’s next for Yonder chef Maya Lovelace. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.

NEW OPENINGS AND RETURNS

Alouette
Sunshine Noodles chef Diane Lam joined forces with Stem Wine Bar owner and sommelier Wei-En Tan to open this French-inspired bistro on May 26, with dishes like beef fat pommes frites, hanger steak in vadouvan butter, and Basque hazelnut cake alongside cocktails and wine.
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