A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. – Phyllis Diller
It took five years before making our way to Providence, located on Melrose Ave in the heart of the internationally renowned shopping, dining and entertainment mecca in Los Angeles, California.
Mister Hubs and I came here to celebrate our 8th Anniversary and enjoyed our delicious and nearly four hour experience.
Driven by their penchant for detail, we were always checked-up on. Although, a few things did go amiss such as the timing for refill of water, crumb free linens and bread check. For an upscale restaurant that had once earned 2 stars should really maintain the keenest for the most basics of detail.
Still the food showcases their sincerity, dedication and appreciation to food and mainly focuses on seafood. The excellence was in each execution, and we enjoyed almost every bite.
The highlights were definitely the uni dishes and the salmon skin chips with ikura crème fraîche.
The most disappointing part was at the end. The caramel vanilla macaron was both crunchy and chewy. Perhaps it was an off day because others have mentioned that it was quite desirable on other days.
Notable(s): Received two star Michelin in 2009 before stars were suspended to Southern California and Las Vegas
Tip(s): Make sure to come early to either find street parking or valet ($5.50) should be easily attained. You will have four menu selections to choose from along with an a la carte option. For first timers, I recommend the 9-course menu (which is what we choose) and the 14-course menu if you are very hungry. Definitely a place for a romantic dining experience.
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Make the most of your edible memories!
Lit candle that did not last through the whole eveningBread PlateMorning after: basil, cucumber gin, hibiscus black berry syrup, lemon, grapefruit Strawberry fields: fresh strawberry, luxardo maraschino, pueblo viejo tequila, prosecco, lemonAmuse bouche #1 Dark & Stormy – Ginger beerAmuse bouche #2 Spot prawn and tomato tapioca shotAmuse bouche #3 Salmon Skin chips and crème fraîche with ikura dropsBread: Sourdough, bacon brioche and nori focacciaButter and saltAmuse bouche #2 Spot prawn and tomato tapioca shotWild east coast fluke – mexican sour gherkin, spring onion, sea bean, coriander, pickled gingerSanta Barbara sea urchin – hiding beneath soft scrambled eggs, brioche, champagne beurre blanc butter and american caviar (supplement)Uni duo – Santa Barbara sea urchin – hiding beneath soft scrambled eggs, brioche, champagne beurre blanc butter & uni truffle canape (supplement) Santa Barbara spot prawn- fennel, finger lime, shellfishHokkaido Scallop (Japan)- button chanterelle, lardo de bellota, red kuri squash, aged vinegarWild Alaskan halibut (sitka) – peacock family farms rosa bianca eggplant, smoked miso, puffed riceWild quinault river king salmon (wa)= matsutake, rosemary, sakeTenderloin of veal (holland, illinois)- summer squash, romesco, heirloom tomatoVeal croquetteCheese cart – market cheesesSelles-sur-cher- goat, Sotto Cenere – cow black & white truffle, Malvarosa – Sheep and casatica Di BufalaWatermelon- sour in the rye, rambutan, amaranth (Bitter stout)Caramelia cream, chocolate cake – sour cream, mascarpone ice cream, hazelnut, cocoa streuselGreen teaMignardises – raspberry caramels, caramel vanilla macarons(very crunchy and unfortunately the most disappointing item to end the meal) and lychee pate de fruit
