15 Feb Perfection at Providence

Every so often, a leisurely lunch is in order…..the kind that starts at noon and ends when dinner service begins. An ideal setting is Providence Restaurant where a recent Friday afternoon was spent.  Providence, open for lunch only on Fridays, is the embodiment of perfection…..from the atmosphere and service to the food and presentation.  Owner Donato Poto, Chef Michael Chimarusti and Sommelier Drew Langley make sure that every step of the experience is impeccable……it’s no wonder lunch lasted 5 hours. Mojito and Screwdriver Cocktails Kumomoto oyster with jalapeno, lime and corriander with oyster plant with mignionette Spot prawns with butter, wood sorel blossoms, Creme fraiche sunchoke puree and red wine reduction soup and gougeres with nori powder and chives and parmesan bechamel Kanpachi with Champagne gelee, smoked sesame, virgin olive oil Josephine’s clam fritters with yuzu kosho mayonnaise Pasta alla chitarra with Santa Barbara sea urchin and scallion Wild black sea bass, Japanese sweet potato, stinging nettle veloute, English peas Creme fraiche, sable breton, financier, chestnut jam, vanilla mousse Mignardises Providence Restaurant, 5955 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038