March 4, 2012
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Valentine’s at Melisse – W has been hinting to me about Melisse , so I booked a table to celebrate our 5th Valentine’s Day together. It was also worth the splurge for this five year mini-milestone. During Thanksgiving Day 2011, I had the pleasure of having turkey dinner there as well. (see entry) 
Amuse bouche – grape and pistachio goodies…..
Three layered creme flavored with Orange Gelée, Cashew Mousse, Vanilla Essence. Try to eat this from bottom up, in order to experience the transitions from sweet to savory, from warm to cool…..
Egg Cavier – Soft poached egg, Lemon creme fraiche, American cavier…..
Hot and Cold foie gras – blueberry, ginger and hazelnut…..
Maine lobster bolognese – fresh capellini, truffle froth…..
True day boat scallops – salsify, toasted barley and vadouvan…..
Liberty duck breast – confit of blood orange, and turnips, spiced couscous, sauce bigarade…..
Fillet of beef and braised cheek – potato pave and puree, mustard greens, bearnaise red wine braising juice…..
Chocolate, caramel and strawberry ice-cream…..
Strawberries and creme…..
Petit three’s…..
The three course dinner was quite filling. There was also a nine course dinner to choose from, our maître d’ warns the entire meal may take at least three hours to complete. That’ll take us until the midnight hour! The final tab costs almost US$500, it was nevertheless a very delicious meal and we enjoyed every minute of it!
Melisse | 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401 | (310) 395-0881 | www.melisse.com
(Last bite – thank you W for taking the above fabulously delicious food porn photos, you make them come alive!)
Comments (22)
WOW that’s pretty insane. looks like there was many desserts as there were main dishes
Congradualtions! The meal looks very yummy and sweet! May you two sweet couple be together for many many more.
five years!!!! super congratulations
the best meal is when youre with the best company… and since the food is delicious, too, everything just seems so perfect!
Why do xangans always have amazing food posts? It’s not fair.
As amazing as it looks, I can imagine eating 3 servings each of all those different entrees and still have room for dessert.
…I want to see what the 9 course meal looks like.
@happyobligations - I think so too, the chocolate, caramel and strawberry ice-cream course was quite overwhelming, as I was quite full towards the end of the meal.
@stevew918 - Thank you Steve! I hope so too!
@iskrak - Thank you very much! I agree too, the best meal is when you have the best company!
@Devilzgaysianboi - The nine couse menu basically consists of the above items, plus other choices such as fish, truffle, lamb, etc. More varieties, that’s all. It’s a good choice if you want to spend more time chatting and drinking with your foodie date!
Wow, you spoil him! =D
so fancy…..but that’s the way to celebrate, right? Happy Anniversary
@christao408 - Hehe~it’s okay for a foodie occasion as well!
@agmhkg - Thank you, Angel. That’s right, we like to eat up to celebrate!
mmm… cant wait to go back again. i miss their food already! but yeah, it comes w/ a price but totally worth it!
@ds0905 - Maybe celebrating your wedding anniversary there?
Wow perfect photos and perfect presentation of the food! Congratulations
@stepaside_loser - Thank you, Andrew!
Wow… if I was visiting LA, I would love to be treated to a dinner like this. (hint hint…).
Happy Anniversary you and W.!
@ElusiveWords - Thank you very much for the mini, Matt! You’ll always be wecome here, just let me know when.
Happy anniversary to you both. The pictures are splendid. The food looks amazing as usual.
@ZSA_MD – Thank you, Zakiah! We liked the dinner so much that hopefully there will be a tenth anniversary dinner celebration! *blush*
Wow, they look delicious. I stopped taking photos in restaurants lately. I am a little embarassed by it
wow love