about la galette

La Galette exists purely for fun- yours and ours. It’s the ideal hangout where the food is home-made, the coffee and espresso world class, the ambiance comfortable, the view gorgeous.

No place like this existed before. Not this way. This is a place where you go to catch up with an old friend, treat yourself to a proper breakfast, meet a girlfriend, have a gourmet salad, celebrate a birthday or just have dessert with the kids.

Take the time to enjoy. It’s the little moments that make up an entire life.

Thanks for visiting the site. We’ll see you soon.

We have a new restaurant in Long Beach, Starling Diner, check it out at
http://www.starlingdiner.com

Joan Samson, Founder
Accordion player, J.D., Award Winning Film Maker, Certified Sushi Chef, World Class Barista, and a collector of stock footage. (this is all true)

10 year goal: To have made two sequels to the film “The Dogfather”; a warehouse in Philadelphia; a La Galette Cookbook and several happy visits to Lunenberg, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.
First Restaurant: In my parents’ garage. I was 12 and put hot dogs and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on the menu.
Loves: Ed- my fiancé, Jonathan and Jordan- my sons, mom and dad, my sisters(all five of them), Max- my dog and Old City, Philly.
Most Embarrassing Moment: Something embarrassing happens at least once a month; too many to mention.
Core Belief: If you envision it and can see it in your mind, you can make it happen.
Favorite Secret: How to make a Rosetta Latte.
Drink of Choice: Breve and Vitamin Water Dragon Fruit with Taurine.
Last Book I Read: Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl.
What I had for dinner last night: Homemade chili.
The latest song added to my iPod: My Humps by the Black Eyed Peas and Equinox by John Coltrane.

Todd Kimball, chef
Ex-Horse Whisperer, Bitter Old Man, computer healer, expert smoker, photographer.

10 year Goal: To still be alive
First Chef Job: Four Seasons, Beverly Hills
Loves: Photography and Reading
Most Embarrassing Moment: Too many to list
Core Belief: Never do anything you will have to apologize for later.
Favorite Secret: It’s a secret!
Drink of Choice: 4 espresso shots over ice
Last Book Read: The Amber Room
What I had for dinner last night: Prime Rib, Mashed Potatoes, Salad
Last Album Purchased: Miles Davis, Blue In Green

Rafael del San Clemente, Everything Else
Moto-cross technician, expert bicycle rider, first–aid officer, cool under pressure, ex- model and actor.
He refuses to cooperate with this interview

Stefanie Handler- Girl Friday
Waitress, Marginal Barista, all around go-to girl, Sword Smith, Formerly Gina Mozzarella of the Caprese Crime Syndicate, after being forced to testify against family boss. Gina, er Stefanie was relocated in the witness protection program to sunny San Clemente. After the fall of the Caprese family, Gina, er Stefanie was able to leave the program but loves SC so much she decided to stay.

10 Year Goal: To prove that Crepes will bring world peace, one thin pancake at a time.
First Brush with the law: Fist fight with the original Barney.
Loves: Frank Sinatra anything and the Godfather
Core Belief: Nobody likes a rat!
Favorite Secret: an agent for the Bolivan Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes
Drink of Choice: a warm glass of “Shut the heck up”
Last Book Read: Lattes for Dummies
What I had for dinner last night: Crow
Last Song Purchased: Celine Dion’s Greatest Hits

Korey- Sometimes she works here.

Debby- Sometimes she works here, too.