tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post2973719875289235136..comments2024-03-18T06:46:36.387-07:00Comments on kevinEats: Mélisse (Santa Monica, CA)kevinEatshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-21916360576764589822011-09-08T16:05:41.073-07:002011-09-08T16:05:41.073-07:00How long ago were you here? Curious to hear how th...How long ago were you here? Curious to hear how the restaurant's holding up.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-26260870681096138742011-09-04T16:08:02.633-07:002011-09-04T16:08:02.633-07:00the truffle egg looks amazing. i have been to meli...the truffle egg looks amazing. i have been to melisse once and had an amazing experience there. thanks for the review :)Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-27216793209106940352010-08-20T20:03:21.477-07:002010-08-20T20:03:21.477-07:00Are you implying that I was on a budget? If so, th...Are you implying that I was on a budget? If so, that's definitely not the case. It was a $600+ meal just for the food, and I wasn't even paying.<br /><br />As for the beer, we already had a bottle of Cristal to start, so we didn't want to do any more wine.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-874337885020929622010-08-20T18:54:43.948-07:002010-08-20T18:54:43.948-07:00Why did you choose to drink beer over wine, especi...Why did you choose to drink beer over wine, especially considering the limited number? I never cared for Melisse or liked their menu. Seeing the words Supplement [$X] on every single item makes it look cheap. If you're on a budget, don't F'ing go there!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-39952437353507294872010-06-15T02:38:31.939-07:002010-06-15T02:38:31.939-07:00I've actually been getting more interested in ...I've actually been getting more interested in beer as well over the past year. Good choices for the top five.<br /><br />There's a good chance that I may check out one of the Melisse dinners, but I don't have anything booked yet. Probably most interested in April Bloomfield, since I haven't been to Spotted Pig.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-37609363532005242152010-06-12T20:54:50.334-07:002010-06-12T20:54:50.334-07:00The truffle egg really looks interesting, and some...The truffle egg really looks interesting, and something I'd like to try. I think it's great you paired some of the dishes with some beers - I've been more and more into various craft beers lately.<br /><br />To your comment, I don't really have a defined top 5. Urasawa and Providence are my clear 1-2. Melisse, Sushi Zo, and maybe CUT are up there as well.<br /><br />I had wanted to try one of the 5x5 collaborative dinners, and even had to cancel one at Melisse the same day. I currently have a reserv to go to the 8/23 Kinch dinner. I'm also interested in the others - if you're planning to get a group together, I'd definitely be in!Darinhttp://darindines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-89604393580567769922009-12-31T21:44:08.266-08:002009-12-31T21:44:08.266-08:00That's the official word from Michelin, but I ...That's the official word from Michelin, but I wouldn't count on them returning in the near future unfortunately.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-79650203305336791022009-12-31T03:27:02.168-08:002009-12-31T03:27:02.168-08:00Really?
The waiter i spoke with said it's onl...Really?<br /><br />The waiter i spoke with said it's only a temporary hiatus, which is the whole reason why chef Citrin is intentionally pursuing a third star.<br /><br />But I really don't know the whole story. That's just what i was told by their staff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-49283005448576275792009-12-30T17:19:36.402-08:002009-12-30T17:19:36.402-08:00Brian, that's great news, though unfortunately...Brian, that's great news, though unfortunately Michelin has left LA, so we'll never get to see if Citrin gets his third star. See you at Jar!kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-62498233933450046172009-12-30T01:39:41.387-08:002009-12-30T01:39:41.387-08:00Hey Kevin. This is Jai's friend Brian. I jus...Hey Kevin. This is Jai's friend Brian. I just got back from Melisse's most recent seasonal carte blanc.<br /><br />Having visited Melisse a year ago before, it's apparent that chef Citrin has really begun his pursuit for that third etoille. Compared to the food we had experienced before, he really has taken on more challenging and demanding executions than what I've previously seen. He's really stepped up his game noticeably.<br /><br />Anyways, looking forward to meeting you at Jar, and venting about my dissatisfaction with Langham.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-62717240814524890232009-05-15T14:55:00.000-07:002009-05-15T14:55:00.000-07:00Lizzie, is Melisse on your blog? I couldn't find a...Lizzie, is Melisse on your blog? I couldn't find any write ups.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-42050873658979855962009-05-15T10:14:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:14:00.000-07:00This looks above and beyond anything I have had du...This looks above and beyond anything I have had during my two visits to Melisse. The grape/pistachio/goat cheese amuse looks tempting, and the truffle egg blew away my tastebud's imagination.Food, she thought.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04510492084023508648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-40230487946006315802009-04-07T18:40:00.000-07:002009-04-07T18:40:00.000-07:00I'm a bit bummed as well for missing Melisse, but ...I'm a bit bummed as well for missing Melisse, but I too will be dining somewhere else--at Alinea in Chicago. I hope to follow that meal up with L2O, Moto, and Charlie Trotter's.<BR/><BR/>For the cheese here, I also had to do some further research to get all the names right. As for Urasawa, I'll have my post hopefully up in the next week, so you can always crib from there. ;)kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-54909524030782255032009-04-07T17:20:00.000-07:002009-04-07T17:20:00.000-07:00I'm a bit bummed that I'll be missing the 5x5 @ Me...I'm a bit bummed that I'll be missing the 5x5 @ Melisse in May (Not totally bummed since I'll be eating at that foie gras restaurant in Montreal, Au Pied de Cochon among others =D)<BR/><BR/>I concur with what Aaron said about your cheese portion. I had trouble writing everything down at Urasawa, this would have confused the hell outta me.<BR/><BR/>Great post/pics, and I definitely have Melisse targeted in the near future...Kung Food Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947611326101640959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-38969471859508459442009-03-25T16:50:00.000-07:002009-03-25T16:50:00.000-07:00There are no recipes here, Vincent.There are no recipes here, Vincent.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-39530940799811691502009-03-16T00:54:00.000-07:002009-03-16T00:54:00.000-07:00Getting the cheese right is one of the most challe...Getting the cheese right is one of the most challenging things for me. I had a notepad with me, and wrote down all the names while our server was explaining the cheeses (I had to ask him to repeat a few items).<BR/><BR/>I don't think the foie gras ban will have a huge affect on the dining scene in LA, at least financially. I'm hoping something akin to what happened in Chicago will take place here--some creative defiance here and there, lax enforcement, "free" foie gras, and eventual appeal.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-39896909053979563262009-03-15T19:07:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:07:00.000-07:00How do you keep track of all the foreign names you...How do you keep track of all the foreign names you hear throughout the dinner? Last time I tried to record the names of the cheeses at Patina I got all mixed up.<BR/><BR/>By the way, how do you feel that the California ban on foie gras is going to affect the fine dining industry? There's already a city-wide ban in West HollywoodAaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416750618176810371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-34267201299852579812009-03-11T23:19:00.000-07:002009-03-11T23:19:00.000-07:00Where are all *my* rich/generous readers? :P If my...Where are all *my* rich/generous readers? :P If my contact info wasn't like obvious enough and anyone want to treat me out ... *ahem ahem*<BR/><BR/>Kevin: Melisse is my next stop for foie gras in LA. Providence's seared foie still holds #1 as of now.<BR/><BR/>Sunshine: Ditto WC - if you want to take me to Melisse or Urasawa .. ;)gourmetpigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043385325645560283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-37981032258653640002009-03-11T10:34:00.000-07:002009-03-11T10:34:00.000-07:00What an impressive meal! I'm very jealous - would ...What an impressive meal! I'm very jealous - would love to go out for something like this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-12849632292726530272009-03-10T20:30:00.000-07:002009-03-10T20:30:00.000-07:00i never questioned either of your sexualities (doe...i never questioned either of your sexualities (does that even make sense), so no need to really mention it. Nothing wrong with two dudes having a good meal. Now if you were feeding each other and stuff that'd be a different story.mattatouillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362025149586532212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-41886928670865650422009-03-10T14:29:00.000-07:002009-03-10T14:29:00.000-07:00MylasteBite: Better hurry back soon, as I'm not su...<B>MylasteBite</B>: Better hurry back soon, as I'm not sure how much long truffle season will last!<BR/><BR/><B>Sunshine Megatron</B>: This may be the best comment ever. Thanks again!<BR/><BR/>1. I like how you feel the need to emphasize that you're <EM>SUPER</EM> straight.<BR/>2. For me it was a bit of an acquired taste. Maybe you just need to find the right dishes for the truffles to shine.<BR/>3. You'd be the one to ask about weird names. ;) <BR/>4. I think the strength of the foie gras here was due to both the Hudson Valley aspect, and also the skill of the kitchen. Hudson Valley is no panacea, as I've certainly had some <A HREF="http://www.kevineats.com/2008/06/charlie-palmer-at-bloomingdales-costa.htm" REL="nofollow">not so good preparations of it</A>. Interestingly, the best foie I've had was a Hudson Valley terrine at <A HREF="http://www.kevineats.com/2007/05/french-laundry-yountville-ca.htm" REL="nofollow">French Laundry</A>.<BR/>5. So I see you're finally succumbing to Meetup. I'd like to see you start that group for real; it could be like that show elimiDATE.<BR/><BR/><B>Wandering Chopsticks</B>: Indeed, interacting with readers is an important and satisfying part of the blogging experience, but I never expected anything like this!<BR/><BR/>The singular half grape was "amusing" to be sure. They've been serving the grape, or variations thereof, for what seems like years. It was interesting, but I'd like to see something new thrown into the mix.kevinEatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874030588556187843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-73005865725267134032009-03-10T13:01:00.000-07:002009-03-10T13:01:00.000-07:00Nice! I think I have pretty awesome readers, but n...Nice! I think I have pretty awesome readers, but nothing like this.<BR/><BR/>I'm amused by that singular half grape as your first amuse buche.<BR/><BR/>*Ahem.* Sunshine Megatron, feel free to take me out for expensive meals. ;)Wandering Chopstickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703018765718062460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-24927946359073740562009-03-10T11:53:00.000-07:002009-03-10T11:53:00.000-07:00Since I am mentioned in this post, let me take a m...Since I am mentioned in this post, let me take a moment to address a few things:<BR/><BR/>1. Kevin and I did not have gay sex after this very good dinner. He tried super hard, but I wouldn't give it up. Weird thing is...neither of us is even gay. But I do have a man crush on Kevin because of his food pics, as I'm sure many a SUPER straight male (like me) does.<BR/><BR/>2. I'm not normally a big truffles or truffle oil fan (shoot me) but the truffle egg was one of the best dishes I've had at any restaurant.<BR/><BR/>3. Kevin is really cool in person and I found out some very interesting facts about this foodie while enjoying our meal. Things such as; Kevin's legal last name is actually "Eats" (how weird is that?) and that Kevin settled on calling his blog his actual full name only after failing miserably with the previous incarnations, "Kevin Eats Stuff" and "Kevin, He'll Eat That".<BR/><BR/>4. Everyone needs to eat more Hudson Valley seared foie to begin to be swayed that seared is MUCH better than terrine. HV is the key.<BR/><BR/>5. I'm going to start my own Meetup group in order to find foodies in the L.A. area, since I live here now. If any vivacious female readers of Kevin's blog are interested in dining with me...feel free to head over the to soon to be established "Hot Girls Dine With Sunshine Megatron Free!" group. No, Kevin...you cannot put on a wig and get a free meal again, sorry.Sunshine Megatronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452089226165172298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667271330300336985.post-90820403585477282182009-03-10T09:42:00.000-07:002009-03-10T09:42:00.000-07:00I haven't had the Artichoke Soup or Truffle Egg ye...I haven't had the Artichoke Soup or Truffle Egg yet. Am going back for sure after reading your post! THANKS.MyLastBitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355731821516764190noreply@blogger.com