Meet the Chef
Los Angeles Executive Chef
Adrian Laurent
Chef Adrian Laurent brings a philosophy of restraint and precision to the kitchen at Empress.
With a career shaped by years spent refining classical technique and exploring regional ingredients, his approach centers on balance, texture, and seasonality. Rather than overwhelming the palate, each dish is composed to reveal nuance allowing flavor to unfold gradually and intentionally.
For Chef Laurent, dining is not performance but presence; a space where conversation lingers, details matter, and every course is designed to be remembered.
Executive Chef
“Simplicity reveals the ingredient. Precision reveals the craft.”
Seasonal Integrity
Menus guided by the rhythm of fresh, thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Intentional Hospitality
Service that is attentive, polished, and effortlessly welcoming.
Refined Atmosphere
An environment designed for presence, conversation, and celebration.
Our Values
"Exceptional cuisine."
“We chose Empress for a special evening and it exceeded every expectation. The ambiance was intimate, the flavors layered and memorable, and the service effortlessly attentive. It felt like a place designed for meaningful conversations and lingering moments, an experience we won’t ever forget.”
"Thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented."
"It was an evening that encouraged us to slow down, savor each course, and truly enjoy the moment. We’ll be recommending it to everyone we know.”
