A Michelin 3-Star Dinner Turned into a Late-Night Feast at Providence

Last night, I finally snagged a 9 PM reservation—honestly, this time slot isn’t ideal for French-style fine dining, especially with a 10-course tasting menu 🤣. But from the very first bite of uni and caviar, the freshness completely won me over. The meal began with King Crab × Kaluga Caviar × Coconut 🦀🥥, instantly setting the tone: refreshing, delicate, and brimming with oceanic elegance. Then came the Sungold Tomato "Sashimi" × Matsutake × Abalone 🍅🍄—arguably the most astonishing combination of the night. So clean, so pure... It felt like tasting clarity itself. ✨ What followed felt like poetic chapters dedicated to autumn: Hokkaido Scallop, Autumn Pumpkin with Striped Bass, and Smoked King Salmon 🍂🐟—each dish layered, refined, and never heavy. For the main course, I chose the Liberty Farms Duck 🦆, perfectly balanced by the sweet-tart notes of apple and pomegranate. Dessert closed with Pear, Sweet Rice Fermentation, and Vanilla 🍐🌾, followed by a final treat of Hawaiian Chocolate × Hojicha 🍫🍵—pure bliss! The entire menu was like "edible art," radiating Chef Michael Cimarusti’s soul and dedication. It’s a meal worth celebrating, remembering, and repeating. 🥂 A small note for Japanese cuisine lovers: some dishes leaned slightly sweet (the Wagyu was top-tier but a touch sugary for my taste). If possible, opt for the 6 PM seating—you’ll finish in time for a lovely post-dinner stroll! 🚶‍♀️🌙 Still, absolutely worth revisiting—again and again. 💫 📍 Providence 5955 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 #LAFineDining #ProvidenceLA #Michelin3Star #TastingMenu #FoodAsArt #LateNightFeast #LAEats