As well as consulting on various food and beverage projects, Manrique previously partnered with the historic Carlton hotel on Madison Avenue to open Millésime, an upscale seafood brasserie in November 2010 and was named one of New York's Best New Restaurants 2011 by Esquire magazine.

Manrique partnered with Master Sommelier Emmanuel Kemiji and a vineyard in Spain, Clos Oblidat and Arrels (which means roots of a vine in Catalan) is the inaugural release.

In 2005 Manrique opened Café de la Presse , San Francisco's celebrated Parisian-inspired bistro that enjoys the distinction of being among the city's most popular dining destinations.

Laurent Manrique is a member of the Association des Maitres Cuisiniers de France as well as a Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit (Chevalier du Mérite Agricole).

Though he regularly contributes to many local charities and fundraising events, of particular note is his own creation, “Taste and Tribute,” a bi-annual benefit convening 18 renowned chefs for the Berkeley-based Tibetan Aid Project.