Chef/Owner Christopher Laramie:
With the December 2009 launch of eVe Restaurant in Berkeley, Executive Chef/Owner Christopher
Laramie finally realizes a lifelong goal of owning a restaurant. Drawing on years of experience and
a passion for creating sophisticated food he and his wife Veronica have done that here. Christopher
provides a handcrafted approach to the restaurant, focusing on a neoArtisanal style of cuisine with unique
dishes rooted in the basics. As Executive Chef, Christopher represents the savory side of the restaurant,
working alongside his partner and wife, Pastry Chef Veronica Laramie.
Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado, Christopher first discovered his love for food by helping his mother in the kitchen. By the age of 15, Christopher was a line cook at area restaurants and he continued to work in kitchens throughout his high school education.
Although he thrived in the restaurant environment, Christopher never thought of cooking as a serious career choice and pursued a degree in Communication and Business at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Meanwhile, he continued to work his way through many kitchens, spending his last two years at The Flagstaff House. It was there that he realized his love of food could translate into a career.
After graduating, Christopher spent the next year studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. He finished fourth
in Cuisine out of 75 students with a Grande Diplôme in both Cuisine and Pastry. Christopher followed
his studies with an internship at Georges Blanc, a Three Star Michelin restaurant near Lyon, France.
It was in France that Christopher met his wife/partner Veronica and together the two relocated to the
United States. Christopher got his big break as the Chef de Cuisine at South Beach, Miami’s posh Blue
Door restaurant. Two years later, the couple moved to Chicago where Christopher landed a position as
Executive Sous Chef at Everest.
In 2008, Christopher and Veronica returned to Denver, Colorado, where Christopher became the Executive Chef at 1515 Restaurant. Eager to open their own restaurant and in search of a community of savvy diners and rich culinary culture, Christopher and Veronica moved to Berkeley, CA.
In December of 2009, Christopher and Veronica, opened eVe, where they have developed a local following and continue to cook the food they love. The couple works to hand select all their produce, creating everything from scratch and reinventing traditional foods into something modern. Detail is evident in every aspect of the restaurant from the house made potato rolls to the hand-poured cement tables. Together, Veronica and Christopher aim to create something unique and interesting, while remaining accessible with an inviting and vibrant setting.
Pastry Chef/Owner Veronica Laramie
Opening the beautiful and intimate eVe restaurant in December 2009, Pastry Chef/Owner Veronica
Laramie brings a wealth of culinary experience to the restaurant. Creating a handcrafted experience
for the guests, the restaurant focuses on a neoArtisanal style of cuisine. As the Pastry Chef, Veronica
focuses on the sweet side of the dining experience, while her restaurant partner and husband, Chef
Christopher Laramie, works to create the savory dishes.
Veronica was born and raised in Lima, Peru. In 2003 she moved to France to attend Le Cordon Bleu and graduated with Grand Diplome in Cuisine and Pastry. While in France, Veronica met Christopher and soon after graduation the couple relocated to Miami, Florida. In two fast paced years, Veronica climbed from an unpaid intern at Mark's South Beach to working as the Pastry Chef of Wish Restaurant at The Hotel in South Beach.
When Veronica and Christopher relocated to Chicago, Veronica worked at Charlie Trotter’s for two years. When she left the restaurant she was the number two on the pastry team and had gained experience working side by side with world famous chefs.
In 2007, the couple moved to Colorado where Veronica worked as the Pastry Chef at Q's Restaurant in the Hotel Boulderado. Her love of pastry extends far beyond the professional kitchens she has worked in. When the IACP held their 2009 conference in Denver, she did simultaneous translation for the Spanish Chef, Andoni Luis Aduriz, of Mugaritz during his demonstration.
Veronica prides herself on creating desserts with a twist – taking traditional dishes and reinterpreting them in fun and playful ways. Showcasing her talent, the restaurant serves late night dessert and wine packages for those looking for something sweet to finish off the day.
eVe, located in Berkeley, CA, is an intimate 28 seat restaurant that provides a personalized experience for the guest. The couple works to hand-select all their produce, creating everything from scratch and reinventing traditional foods into something modern. Detail is evident in every aspect of the restaurant, from the house made potato rolls to the hand-poured cement tables. Together, Veronica and Christopher aim to create something unique and interesting, while remaining accessible by keeping the dishes rooted in the basics.