Top 40 Time
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by Sophie Gayot
Our team of writers and editors are working hard to compile the 2012 edition of the GAYOT.com Restaurant Issue, which includes GAYOT.com’s Top 40 Restaurants in the US, to be published soon. Subscribe now to be among the first to learn about the latest culinary trends, rising chefs, the restaurateur of the year, and much more.
Mélisse in Santa Monica has been on our Top 40 list since 2006. Take a look at the video interview above with chef/owner Josiah Citrin to see what it takes to rank consistently as one of the best restaurants in the country. Then join our community and post your ideas for what restaurants you believe should be on this select list.
You can click on each photo to enlarge to see dishes from the Melisse restaurant menu. All photos by Sophie Gayot.
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- Josiah Citrin with Sophie Gayot
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- Chocolate and caramel fondant
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- Chesnut velouté
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- Rib-eye with peppers
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- Kumamoto oysters
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- Loup de mer: sautéed sea bass with eggplant
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- Lobster Bolognese with fresh capellini
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- Caribbean Spiny Lobster with Dixie butter beans
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- Bare guinea hen
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- Apple, green tea and crème fraîche
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- Seared Foie Gras with fuyu persimmon, parsnip cake, and cranberry reduction
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- Egg Caviar: Soft poached egg
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- Fourme d’Ambert with quince, sorrel and Marcona almonds
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- Monterey Abalone with sorrel
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