Cuisine:

• French
• Californian
• Contemporary
• Others

Masa's Description:
MASA'S IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL JULY 19 Masa's came full circle in the kitchen when former chef Julian Serrano's one-time stagiaire Richard Reddington signed on as temporary chef in residence when Ron Siegel departed. Now Gregory Short, former chef de cuisine at The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach, has assumed executive chef duties. The tradition of three tasting menus continues---three, five and nine courses with a vegetarian option. Each has its glories, like the potage of langoustine, cauliflower purée and Siberian osetra; the pan-roasted Maple Leaf Farms duck, baby red beets and licorice gastrique; or a forest mushroom vol-au-vent, root vegetables and tarragon velouté. The sautéed artisan foie gras arrives with French green lentils, wild huckleberries and melted onion. Desserts may include apple spice cake, salted caramel sherbet, apple reduction and caramel sauce or the chocolate "thin mint," Valrhona chocolate mousse and Baileys cream. The dining room maintains a quiet elegance with moody chocolate-brown walls and tasteful, romantic lighting. The gratifying wine list and gracious service deserve high marks.


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