Sapphire Pantry

Specialties

The Pantry, located adjacent to the renowned Sapphire restaurant, is every gourmet cook and amateur chef’s favorite destination. From Spanish Iberico Jamon to basket pressed Provencal violet-​grape jelly. Imagine waking up in the morning to freshly baked scones, muffins and chocolate croissants. Our coffee beans are 100% Arabica and roasted to order locally hours prior being shipped. The pantry’s «Cave d’Affinage» feature over 100 varieties of artesian cheese from around the world. Our cheesemonger will help you select the best cheese for the season, individual taste or special occasions. Daily sandwiches, salads, soups and ready meals are the favorite’s amount busy individuals who appreciate a gourmet meal for home or office. The culinary staff is ready to create the most wonderful catering experience for your party from birthday celebration to office gatherings. Experience the world of quality wines from the old to new. Over 70 varieties of imported beer and wines are displayed.

History

Established in 2007.

In 2007, chef Azmin Ghahreman opened his first restaurant and lounge, Sapphire Laguna, with its adjunct gourmet specialty shop, Sapphire Pantry. From the very beginning, the restaurant and shop were embraced by the Laguna Beach community and beyond. His globally-​oriented cooking style and avid interest in the best food products and wines from California, other parts of the U.S. and internationally have solidly placed him on the region’s culinary map. His motto has always been, «When you travel through the world’s markets with your palate, you don’t need a passport.»

Meet the Business Owner

Chef Azmin G.

Business Owner

Chef Azmin Ghahreman is a citizen of the world. Born in Iran, educated in Switzerland, having lived and worked all over the world. Over the last 20 years, this widely-​traveled industry star has immersed himself in the cooking styles and cuisines of: classic and nouvelle French; Mediterranean, Hawaiian Pacific Rim, Asian, Middle Eastern, Modern Australian, American Southwest and American Pacific Coast/​California.

He now calls Southern California his home and base for his various culinary projects which have been lauded by guests, customers and media from far and near. In fact, Ocmetro Business listed Ghahreman as one of the «2007 Hottest 25 People in Orange County» and dubbed him ‘rock star chef’.