Lisa Foreman opens first soufflé‑focused café in Carmel, California

Chef Lisa Foreman, who grew up in San Rafael and spent two decades in hospitality, opened a new restaurant in Carmel dedicated to traditional French soufflés. After moving to Carmel with her husband Tyler and their three children, she partnered with chef Ivan Samchenko to launch the venue, which aims to introduce the classic French dish to a local audience. The café, named Le Soufflé, reflects Foreman's long‑standing passion for the airy dessert and her desire to offer a unique dining concept in the area.

Foreman's background includes work in restaurants, hotels, catering and events, and she cites the North Beach institution Cafe Jacqueline as an early inspiration. The new spot seeks to highlight the skill required to perfect a soufflé, positioning itself as a specialty destination for both locals and visitors to the Monterey Peninsula.