Los Angeles stalwart Mélisse, helmed by chef Josiah Citrin, is lauded for its seasonal, California-inspired French plates. It's one of the few fine dining restaurants left in Los Angeles, and one that serves several tasting menus. Above and below, the most elaborate of all, the $275 Carte Blance prix fixe:
Calamansi Soda
New Zealand Coromandel Oyster
Kendall Farms Crème Fraiche, Meyer Lemon Granité
Alaskan King Crab
Celtuce, Fuyu Persimmon, Meyer Lemon Emulsion
Egg Caviar
Soft Poached Egg, Crème Fraîche, American Osetra
Wild New Zealand Tai Snapper
Santa Barbara Uni, Radish, New Ginger, Crazy Zebra
Rosa Bianca Velouté
Eggplant Cloud, Black Olive Mousse, Lipstick Peppers, Tomato and Sweet Garlic Broth
Wagyu Beef Tartare
Smoked Tomato, Capers and Olives
Matsutake Mushroom
Yuba, Crisp Sunchoke, Light Broth
Hokkaido Scallop
Butternut Squash, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Hazelnuts, Yellow Wine Sauce
Stonington Maine Razor Clam
Charred Leek, Black Truffle, Sea Lettuce, Sesame
Truffle Risotto
White Truffles
New Zealand John Dory
Salsify, Malabar Spinach, Lobster Mushrooms, Red Wine Sauce
Wild Scottish Wood Pigeon
Cauliflower, Marche Cherries, Black Barley, Jus Lié au Sang
Aged Sonoma Lamb
Porcini Mushroom, Yams, Endive, Jus Tranche
Fourme aux Moelleux
Bartlett Pear Tart, Peppered Honey
"Sundae"
Chocolate-Pecan Brownie, Heilala Vanilla Ice Cream
Green Apple
Lychee and Yogurt
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