Compagnon Bistro classic cuisine in style
When I talk with newcomers to the Peninsula about San Pedro, I find many have impressions of the city based almost exclusively on the Gaffey corridor of chain stores, fast food joints, and little of cultural interest. Most know that there’s an old downtown area but are hard-pressed to name any destination there except for the Warner Grand and Grand Annex, which they may not have visited but are fairly sure they should. If they’ve thought about dining there it’s probably at one of the Mexican or Italian places, of which there are many. But the city also boasts a rarity: a French bistro that is classic both in style and cuisine. They opened as La Buvette in early 2019, and changed the name to Compagnon Bistro the following year. They had to do that because Buvette was too similar to another establishment, but it was actually a good move, because this eatery is the personal expression of owners Thomas and Loni Compagnon. The couple seems to visit every table, recommending dishes, explaining wines, and generally keeping an eye on how everything is running. The kitchen is in the capable hands of Chef Matthew Thompson, who executes a menu that has changed little since the place opened…
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