Melisse - Los Angeles CA

[loangard]

that looked good...

[Urfism]

I worked for Chef Josiah. He's the craziest I've ever ever seen. Once he was yelling at some line cook and then got in his face and said, "I'll fuck your face!".

I wanted to crack up but I knew better.

He truly cares about what he puts out. If u fuck up even a lil bit you'll get raped instantly.

[dwysocki100]

super!to jest prawdziwa kuchnia

[JUW5YK]

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[StarVioletKitten]

alright! my name is MELISSE! :)

[doggieGZ]

awsome foie terrines

[zacre]

@doggieGZ i didt see any...where?

[UCLASeraph]

@doggieGZ what foie. no torchons anywhere.

[doggieGZ]

@UCLASeraph not in the video

at the actual restaurant, if you actually go and eat there. He makes a great duo of foie dish on the carte blanc tasting menu.

[UCLASeraph]

@doggieGZ gotcha. that's cool.

[sicayan001]

some of the items do not look well thought-out. a broken quenelle, a few poor plating techniques, and a two of the items just look pedestrian, not making the "fine-dining" spot. the items should be good if they are using the great product promoted in this video. i would not be impressed to dine in this restaurant regarding anything to do with experiencing.

[anesthesiakea]

@sicayan001 Where's your restaurant?

[phroney]

@sicayan001 So are these some new words you just learned and have been wanting to use. I am willing to bet you either do not cook or if you do, and this is my guess, you are still young in the field. You probably know just enough to call yourself a line cook but couldn't run the kitchen if you had to.

[sicayan001]

i dont remember wich video i originally posted on. wow, i must have really offended two of you, im sorry, not my intention to. i have the title of "executive sous-chef", no, im not telling u the restaurant/s i have been working with. i can reccomend, however, to print the post u directed at me and shove it up your ass

[phroney]

Executive-sous chef. I guessed it. I said in my reply that you probably just high enough in the food chain to make remarks like that but not high enough to run the show. I've been the kitchen 30 years and have seen many "chefs" like you. Big talk but can't do it yourself. By the way it was the Melisse video.

[sicayan001]

look, i was being honest, and i earned my position by first putting in a solid 4 years as a line cook, no one here starts as sous or lead without proper credentials. (chefs like me) wow, your bad ass, 30 years and you comment like an immature 12 year old, real professional, asshole

[G8TeCrAsh]

looks very nice and the food looks good too.all the negative comments go fuck yourselves.

[RemoteTechnology2012]

I'm more of an organic eater.

We are searching for a developer.

[gosuman1]

lol @ that first meat dish

[aatteeii]

when you dont't know how to cook (but your good to decorate the plate) then is a great idea to cover your food with some frash flowers, I can see the guests saying "that looks soooo good" but it does tasts like crap!

[MarvinsKitchen]

i agree

[JetWylie915]

@aatteeii You're an idiot!

[MarvinsKitchen]

looks awfall

[RD34000]

looks like crap, americans dont know how to cook do they?

[guitarfan00000000]

youre fuckin retarded

[dutchfreaker]

ahhaahah i bet it tasts great but the presentation looks like shit indeed

and the style..?? american/french.....

american is steak, hamburgers, ketchup

maybe some local food..??

o wait i know..!! a hamburger with french fries..!!

ahahahah just kidding

[JetWylie915]

@dutchfreaker You're an idiot!

[JetWylie915]

@RD34000 And you are my friend a real wanker!!

[cheflaszlo]

I found the restaurant to have elegant surroundings with very friendly staff (even the chefs) As a chef its great to see the new wave of gastronomy on display. Fantastic!!! Meeting you Citrin was amazing! What a nice guy!

[Iharte]

food is out of this world, the whole menu true 'fine dining' with explosive and unusual combinations which complimented each other in an intriguing manor, such that I have never tasted before!

[doggieGZ]

Been there recently? Their newer amous is quite good. One thing i love about Joseph Citrin is how he combines and situates numerous elements on his plate, giving you the oppurtunity to mix and match.

For example, his lamb leg and tenderloine dishes come with heirloom vegetables, puree, seasonings....

but his current duo of foie gras pate's are the current standout.

[1FoOdLoCo1]

His words were a little confusing, but nice restaurant non the less

[hreynisson]

Non-pretentious and elegant presentation of what look like really tasty dishes. Reminds me a lot of a chef I personally know.

[guitarist7397]

guitarist7397 says that's my dad

[Buyonce]

mmm, looks really appetizing. I Like the fact that it is not pretentious but remains rather glamorous. I Discovered this restuarant by accident through a book by a private investigator in which the main character (a Jason Simpson or something)happened to be a sous chef at melisse. crazy! Anyway great looking reatuarant.

[aligoulou]

welldone JOE,congratulations!!you deserve your success.JMH

[tapissary]

There were a lot of comments about how expensive the restaurant is... but has anybody actually gone there and tasted the food? The presentation looked fabulous. I wouldn't mind splurging once or twice a year if the food is worth it.

[doggieGZ]

yes i've eaten there

it's decent, i mean yeah you can't really compare it to some other places like Per Se, but for West L.A. standards, it's pretty good.

Honestly though, it is pretty hard to find a truely ingenius dining experience in West L.A.. Alot of places are more flash and status than actual substance.

[arl3080]

@doggieGZ -----you really can't compare many places to Per Se--except French Laundry(lol)----maybe Alinea too or El Bulli..You get the picture

[SOSOMEE]

yum yum

[CANnTthinkOFaNAME]

sraight up

[nakeutectic]

Sounds yummy. Although I don't think I'll be eating there today because it's probably not cheap.  For a fancy occasion, it is definitly worth considering.

[kevinburdick]

Melisse is a beautiful name - looking forward to trying the food with my entourage.

[humilde7777]

very nice...

[binzsta21]

i want to take my girl friend there but i only have enough for 2 glass of water ahahahaha

[jwatson626]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! I know how you feel, Bro. I stayed at the Ritz Carlton this last week in Qatar for business and everytime a client met me in the lobby I'd order us two cups of tea. IT WAS $30 FOR TWO CUPS OF TEA!!!! ARE YOU FRIGGIN' KIDDING ME???!!!!! It was $12 for a bag of potato chips (yes, the 1 oz. size like you get in the vending machine for 55cents) from the honor bar. Let's just say I was really hungry last week.

JW

[mesomad]

I want to take my girlfriend there. Looks amazing. :]

[Kagura785]

Beautiful presentation. Freshness is important, very important! Very good and enjoyable video!

[schoolofTRUTH]

Im hungry too and i just ate one of my pet chickens after a nice holiday in Cambodia

[sommelierjosh]

Your restaurant looks awesome, but what about the beverage program? All that great food deserves to be paired w/ some awesome wine, beer, sake, *and* spirits!

[saugusg16]

I agree on that one...I'm sure Jacques Pepin would agree as well. He is a God in French cuisine

[MervJaap]

It certainly got me hungry, looks great.

[cherubmusic]

looks soo good. if im ever in town. I shall drop in.

[nasurdan]

I love that type of food, but the price keeps me away. I like to eat to get full.

[61055010]

@nasurdan then you shouldnt love that food, your eating the blood, sweat and tears put into that food which is passion and meant to be an experience, if your eating to get full try mcdonalds they have a value menu which i hear is inexpensive.

[qMermaidq]

that looks beautiful!!!

[leerintveld]

the dishes looks really great but the restarant is a little bit bored  naked.. if you see the big table that is nice and warm

[parker9090]

I was lucky enough to spend 1 night in the kitchen at Melisse about 3 years ago, before going to hells kitche. Great staff, amaing food.

[QJordon]

I have to agree, the courses look very nice. It is too bad I live near Chicago, but if and when I go to L.A., I know where I am going to dine.

[ddrlov3r4life]

looks nice

[Epic878787]

awesome. Hand it over.

[FinnishKnife]

looks really good!!!!!