PAUL MAGU-Lecugy - owner / executive chef
While working for world-class chef Alain Ducasse at La Bastide de Moustiers, 2-star Michelin Gerrard Besson in Paris and Le Bristol Hotel, Paul dreamed of sharing all that he learned with diners in his own bistro someday.
As a chef at the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis hotels in San Francisco, Paul was still dreaming, this time about offering 5-star treatment (without 5-star prices) in his own bistro someday.
Moving to the ‘burbs in 2009, he longed for a neighborhood French bistro serving impeccable French food with friendly neighborhood service —a place for dates, birthdays or just because it’s Wednesday. In 2015 Paul left the corporate world and with his wife, Laura, opened REVE in January 2016. The dream became a reality and is in the kitchen every night.
Laura Magu - owner / PR, marketing and more …
Growing up in Concord, the closest Laura got to a Paris bistro was sampling escargot for the first time at La Cocotte in Clayton. A life long foodie, she developed an appreciation for great food and wine while living in San Francisco where she fell in love with the vast number of neighborhood restaurants just a short walk away. Oh, she also fell in love with Paul.
Working in the “front of the house” of restaurants since the age of 15, Laura has learned the art of service while working at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco for over 25 years. At RÊVE, Laura manages all marketing & PR, the business side of REVE, and many things considered “everything else”. In 2025 Laura became a board member of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.
Sophie Letort - Lead server
Originally from Normandy, Sophie has been a part of the RÊVE team since we opened. She brings that French touch to the front of the house that makes you feel like you’re in France!
Chris Gaither, Master Sommelier - Consulting sommelier
While attending Morehouse college in Atlanta, restaurant work just paid the bills. Little did Chris know it would lead to jobs at French Laundry, Spruce, Michael Minna (and more) OR to owning his own place, Ungrafted in San Francisco along with his wife, Rebecca Fineman, MS (the only married master sommelier couple to own a restaurant in the world!). Laura met Chris at SF Wine School 11 years ago, Paul worked with Rebecca at the Saint Regis (small world!) and the couples have been friends ever since. Chris & Rebecca wrote our initial wine list and have been helping here & there as friends ever since. In December 2025, Chris was able to join us on a more permanent basis. Though he won’t be here for service, he’ll be crafting our list, training our staff and jumping on our social media (as well as a few other projects) posts.
The Magu Girls
Vivienne, Coco, and Audrey. They put “family” in family business, and are the reason we are closed on Sundays & holidays.
THE REVE TEAM
Our many talented team members are like our second family and work hard every day to help you enjoy your dining experience. We’re honored to have such dedicated professionals who take our vision and help make it a reality. Several have been with us for over 7 years.
Interested in becoming a part of our team? We’re looking for people who strive for excellence and have a passion for service. Email your cover letter & resume to bonjour@revebistro.com