Located at 1225 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St N, Left Bank Bistro had a seven-year run until it closed last fall. Now, the space is getting new life after being purchased by Chef Jeremy Duclut, the culinary force behind restaurants like Downtown St. Pete’s Wood Rooster and Sarasota’s Marcel, says coverage by St. Pete Rising published last week.
This fall, Duclut will bring Marcel, his European-style bistro, to the former Left Bank space.
“We’re hoping for an early September opening,” Duclut told What Now on Friday.
Do you expect the menu in St. Pete to be the same as the one at Marcel in Sarasota? What Now asked.
“It will be similar, with a lot of the same ideas and the same layout. Some items we will keep, and there will be some new things—but it’s too early to say yet.”
Offering “Unique Dishes Made with Care,” Marcel’s Sarasota restaurant at 1568 Main Street is currently serving up dishes like Escargot with edamame, garlic chips, and herb pesto; Foie Gras Torchon with poached pear, port wine, candied nuts, and fried bread; and Cacio e Pepe with Bucatini pasta, black pepper and pecorino Romano (to which you can add lobster!).
“At Marcel, we take pride in creating dishes that are not only delicious but also unique,” says the Marcel Sarasota website. “Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft each dish with care. Come in and taste the difference!”
Soon, St. Pete will be getting a taste of what Sarasota has been enjoying!
“It’s great to be in St. Pete again,” Duclut said. “We’re very excited.”
You can keep up with all things Marcel by following @marceldw_sarasota on Instagram.
