i. Biography
Her work there is defined by Traditional French bistro cooking, a concise phrase that opens onto a larger world of butter, reduction, seasonality, and steady technique. In the kitchen, that style asks for precision rather than flourish: flavors that arrive clearly, textures that are carefully handled, and the quiet confidence of a classic restaurant rhythm. It is a way of cooking that favors depth over decoration, letting each plate feel both familiar and exacting.
The Climb
Today, Gabrielle Gette is Executive Chef of Café Lavinal. The role carries the daily discipline of keeping a kitchen moving with poise. At Café Lavinal, her work sits within the language of Traditional French bistro cooking, where timing, consistency, and an unshowy respect for craft matter as much as instinct. The move into the Executive Chef seat places Gabrielle Gette in charge of the pace and order of service, from the first decisions of the day to the last plates leaving the pass.
Today
Today, Gabrielle Gette’s presence at Café Lavinal rests on fundamentals: direct flavor, familiar technique, and the measured confidence of a classic restaurant kitchen. This is cooking that does not push for effect; it earns attention through clarity and balance. In that setting, the Executive Chef’s hand is visible in the structure of the whole—how the kitchen is organized, how the dishes are framed, and how tradition is kept active rather than frozen.
Signature
Gabrielle's signature dishes include Foie gras terrine. In the French repertoire, it is a dish that rewards careful handling, composed in form and dependent on precision. As a signature, Foie gras terrine reflects the broader discipline associated with Gabrielle Gette at Café Lavinal: classically rooted, attentive to texture, and committed to the force of well-made food. Its appeal comes from restraint and balance, with technique and ingredient left to do the work.
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Gabrielle
What is Gabrielle Gette's current role?
As of 2026, Gabrielle Gette is Executive Chef.
What is Gabrielle Gette known for?
Traditional French bistro cooking.
