Marché occupies the spot on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks that once housed Max. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Wild yeast sourdough bread from a 15-year-old starter is made at Marché in Sherman Oaks. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Romey salad with Romey Coleman arugula with speck and chocolate persimmons. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Chef Gary Menes puts the final touches on healthy family farms chicken, pancetta, baby broccoli and scallions. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Calamari, honshimeji and artichokes, nicely plated. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Healthy family farms chicken, pancetta, baby broccoli with scallions. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Waiter Ray Sheets prepares to serve a white wine. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Walnut butter tart with blue cheese and fig, gratin, honey-poached pear and fig brandy ice cream. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
New York cheese cake with cornmeal crust, cherry port reduction and sweet corn ice cream. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
