PROVIDENCE FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD LOVERS.Byline: - Larry Lipson The long-awaited Providence restaurant, with chef-owner Michael Cimarusti at the helm, has finally opened in the former Patina building at 5955 Melrose Ave. Cimarusti, who rose to local prominence at downtown L.A.'s Water Grill after a stint at Spago, shares ownership with well-known maitre d'-manager Donato Poto. His resume includes Bastide Bastides are fortified[1] new towns built in medieval Languedoc, Gascony and Aquitaine during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, although some authorities count Mont-de-Marsan and Montauban, which was founded in 1144,[2] as the first bastides. and Water Grill. Cimarusti brings his passion for fish and seafood ($32 and up) to the table with regular a la carte entrees of John Dory, monkfish monkfish Any of 10–12 species (genus Squatina, family Squatinidae) of sharks having a flattened head and body, with winglike pectoral and pelvic fins that make them resemble rays. The tail bears two dorsal fins, and behind each eye is a prominent spiracle. , striped bass striped bass moronesaxatilis. , turbot turbot: see flatfish. turbot Species (Scophthalmus maximus, family Scophthalmidae or Bothidae) of broad-bodied European flatfish, a highly valued food fish. It lives along sand and gravel shores. , salmon and lobster. His $90 and $100 multicourse, prix-fixe dinners include recipes that feature spot prawns, scorpion fish scorpion fish Any of the numerous species of carnivorous marine fish of the family Scorpaenidae, especially those in the genus Scorpaena, widely distributed in temperate and tropical waters. They have large, spiny heads and strong, sometimes venomous, fin spines. , octopus, Santa Barbara sea urchin, local white seabass, spiny spiny sharp spines protrude. spiny amaranth amaranthusspinosum. spiny anteater see echidna. spiny clotburr xanthiumspinosum. spiny emex see emex australis. lobster, king crab legs and Tomales Bay Kumamoto oysters. Nine starters that include Manila clam chowder chowder, stew of fish or shellfish with potatoes, onions, and pork (usually salt pork), thickened with crumbled hard bread. The name chowder seems to have originated from the French word chaudière , blue crab risotto ri·sot·to n. pl. ri·sot·tos A dish of rice cooked in broth, usually with saffron, and served with grated cheese. [Italian, from riso, rice, from Old Italian; see rice. , foie gras and fluke range from $15 to $24 and caviars are $6 per gram. Nine combination desserts by pastry chef Tim Butler are priced at $11 and $12. Starting wine selection offers more than 400 labels and 30 wines by the glass. Corkage fee is $15. Information and reservations: (323) 460-4170. A BIG BREAK: With white asparagus season ending, Matterhorn Chef proprietor Ueli Huegli is looking forward to his annual vacation. In true European fashion, the Swiss-born chef Huegli shuts down his popular 13726 Oxnard St., Valley Glen, restaurant for a month every year, allowing everyone who works there more than four weeks of vacation. Matterhorn Chef will close this year from July 4 to Aug. 4, reopening with a Swiss Independence celebration lasting the rest of August, featuring special Swiss dishes. Information and reservations: (818) 781-4330. GLAZED LOOKS: Is it donut or doughnut? Grace restaurant, 7360 Beverly Blvd., picks the latter spelling for its Wednesday dessert offerings of upscale doughnut desserts at $9 each ($11 for a sampling of four). Pastry chef Elizabeth Belkind bakes them. Information and reservations: (323) 934-4400. ALL THIS AND MERLOT: Foodies traveling to the Santa Barbara area might want to check out the free ``Savor the Flavors'' 32-page guide before their trip. Santa Maria barbecue spots, Danish smorgasbord eateries in Solvang, specialty shops and markets, winery information, cooking classes and seminars are all included at no cost. To get your copy, call (800) 676-1266 or visit www.santabarbaraCA.com. NIBBLES & SIPS: The Parkside restaurant in the Warner Center Marriot Hotel in Woodland Hills is now called Breeze and American Grill. ... Almost $10,000 was raised in a recent campaign by La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grills and donated to the Dream Foundation for the terminally ill. ... Carrows has a new menu that features 15 new breakfast items, three new sandwiches and four new dinner combos. Details: www.carrows.com. ... A four-course prix-fixe menu with each dish option possessing ``aphrodisiacal qualities'' and a ``sensuous'' show titled ``Dreamland'' can be enjoyed every Thursday at 8 p.m. for $85 (plus tax, tip and alcohol) at the White Lotus, 1743 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. Reservations: (323) 463-0060. ... In case we forgot, the Saddle Peak Lodge, 419 Cold Canyon Drive, Calabasas, reminds us that it began seating on its 60-seat, outside stone patio at the end of last month. Information: (818) 222-3888. ... With a disconnected phone, G. Garvin's at 8420 W. Third St., is evidently out of business. ... Four-course prix-fixe Bastille Day dinner on July 14 at Taix French Restaurant, 1911 Sunset Blvd., is $28.95 and includes salad, vichyssoise vi·chys·soise n. A thick creamy potato soup flavored with leeks and onions, usually served cold. [French, from feminine of vichyssois, of Vichy.] Noun 1. , choice of entree (prime rib, baby salmon, roast duck, petite rack of lamb Noun 1. rack of lamb - a roast of the rib section of lamb crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting ), choice of dessert and live French music. Information and reservations: (213) 484-1265. |
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