Photos: Le Saint Amour in Culver City
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A brasserie classic, duck confit. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
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Charming new brasserie Le Saint Amour features a classic French menu with such house-made specialties as the Assiette de Charcuterie.
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Co-owner Bruno Herve-Commereuc, relaxing at the bar, makes for a gracious host.
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Saint Amour’s inviting outdoor terrace evokes a Parisian feel.
Wine picks by Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila
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Crème caramel is served from the deep dish it is baked in; dig in for the burnt-sugar caramel at the bottom.
Wine picks by Times restaurant critic S. Irene Virbila
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The Find: Your guide to dining off the beaten path
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