Vie, appropriately named after the French word for
life, reflects many of the personal beliefs and experiences that Chef/Owner
Paul Virant has collected throughout his life’s journey. His earliest
childhood memories are dominated by family traditions such as baking pies
and sourdough bread interspersed with weekly visits to the local smokehouse
and farmers market.
Virant’s cuisine reflects the seasons, local harvests
and the world becoming a smaller place. The menu supports local family farms
while at the same time, it takes advantage of the increased availability of
specialty foods from across the globe. Best described as Seasonal
Contemporary American cuisine, the menu is strongly influenced by Western
European cultures and rustic fare. Virant’s ultimate mission is to use
high-quality, fresh ingredients for every component on the plate.
