Episode 42: My first Vendange pt.3Melisse : one of the three restaurant in L.A granted a 2 Star Michelin
Believe me, when it comes to food I have a very high standard. I always tired of those over-hyped mediocre restaurants in the west side of LA. Everything here is about marketing. Majority of the people going to restaurant wasn’t about the food but the scene to see or to be seen.
However, there always few exceptions. I truly think Melisse is one of the best restaurant in LA. In terms of food , every dish is well executed and flavors are well balanced. The quality is consistent. The only complaint I had was the service. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t that bad. It was just required patient with them and the way they interact with their clients are like a robot. I wouldn’t expect them to be very friendly, but they never smiled, at least the last couple of times when I was there. The atmosphere is so up-tight. Nonetheless, they delivered the beautiful of true French cuisine.
Amuse-bouche: Pistachio crusted concord grape
1st Course: Wild salmon, with citrus chantilly
2nd Course: Seafood soup
3rd Course: Oyster done in 4 ways
4th Course: wild mushroom veloute
5th Course: Pan seared Barramundi, simple but great
6th Course: Sole fish prepared on the side.
Dessert: Dark Chocolate trio. Yummy !
The Wine I had was Morey st. Denis by Hubert Lignier. Unbelievably well balance
All the dishes are very flavorful and execution is solid !
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