Behind The Swinging Doors: A Look Inside Benoit's Kitchen

One the other side of the line, servers wait with trays for their dishes.

Prepping Dishes

On the left, sous chef Romain Remacly checks an order, while on the left chef Bertineau assists chef de partie Chester Tsai in breaking down a roast chicken.

Quiet Moments in the Kitchen

Dishes wait to be plated while a sauce simmers on the stove.

Serving the Salads

The Rainbow Beet Salad is a popular item on the restaurant's lunch prix fixe and pre-theater menus.

Onion Soup and Steak Frites

Classic French dishes are all over the menu at Benoit.

Line Cook

Chef Remacly organizes the serving area.

Reservation Report

The reservation report from OpenTable hangs near the kitchen doors. One guest requests that their birthday dinner involve "No singing!!!"

Chef Philippe Bertineau

Chef Bertineau comes from the central-west region of France, where he perfected his culinary skills on his family's farm.