A Truly Memorable Dining Experience at Citrin
๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ป ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๏ธ: ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ณ Citrin (Michelin One Star ๐) Helmed by acclaimed Chef Josiah Citrin ๐จ๐ณ, this is the sister restaurant to the two-Michelin-starred Mรฉlisse in Santa Monica! ๐ Though both are located in the same building ๐ก, they offer completely different vibes. โจ Citrin focuses on modern Californian cuisine ๐บ๐ธ, blending French technique with fresh, seasonal California ingredients ๐คฉโelegantly reimagining West Coast flavors. ๐ค ๐ฝ๏ธ The Food ๐ด Every dish is fusion-driven, refined, and beautifully crafted โจ โจ ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ One of the restaurantโs signature dishesโextremely luxurious in presentation ๐ฏ, perfect for the โgram! A soft-cooked egg filled with caviar ๐ฅ, served with cauliflower purรฉe ๐ฅฆ and lemon cream ๐. The flavor is incredibly fresh and light ๐ฟ, and each bite is pure satisfaction ๐คฉ. The texture? Like eating a cloud! โ๏ธ๐คฃ โจ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ The fish is super fresh ๐คฉ, with a lovely bouncy texture ๐. Served with sourdough and a hint of chili ๐ถ๏ธโtruly addictive! ๐ โจ ๐ด๐๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ Lobster meat is ground into a rich, sweet sauce ๐ซง, tossed with pasta and topped with a slightly salty truffle foam ๐ซง. The overall flavor is complex and deeply satisfying ๐ค. โจ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ The skin is perfectly seasoned ๐, and the meat is incredibly tender โจ. Even the mashed potatoes on the side are outstandingโcreamy and full of flavor ๐ฏ. (๐จ Portions are huge ๐ฅนโyou may not need an extra main!) (โผ๏ธ This chicken requires 1.5 hours of prep time โฑ๏ธโplan accordingly!) Have you tried a Michelin-starred sister restaurant? Whatโs the most โcloud-likeโ dish youโve ever tasted? Share your experience below! ๐๐ซ #RestaurantRecommendation #BeautifulMeals #HiddenGemRestaurant #GalleryRestaurant #CozyEatery #PrettyRestaurant #FrenchCuisine #VibeRestaurant #AtmosphericDining #ChicWesternFood #WillReturn #DesignerRestaurant #MyGoToSpot #ItalianCuisine #CaliforniaCuisine #MichelinDining #SantaMonicaEats #GourmetExperience