G*Astronomy Series | Episode 3 : Mélisse Restaurant, Santa Monica, CA

The MICHELIN Guide and Starward Whisky present the revival story behind Mélisse in Santa Monica, California and veteran Chef Josiah Citrin.

Part 3 of the MICHELIN x Starward G*Astronomy Series, profiles Mélisse, Santa Monica, which first earned its stars in 2008 and has now regained two MICHELIN stars in a new space off its iconic Los Angeles restaurant, Citrin.

Chef Josiah Citrin shares the passion and collective pursuit of excellence at Mélisse as he showcases two of his luxurious dishes: Chicken and Rice - beer vinegar, preserved truffle; and Liberty Duck “Rouennaise” - quince aioli, endive, saucisson; paired with Starward Whisky cocktails Beast of Bourbon - Starward Whisky, Walnut Liqueur, Cinnamon Demerara, Lemon, Peychauds, Burnt Rosemary; and One of These Nights - Starward Whisky, Bigallet China China, St. Germain, Bitter Truth Lemon Bitters.

To know more, have a look at: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/article/features/pairing-starward-whisky-cocktails-two-star-melisse

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