The Santa Barbara spot prawns at Mélisse. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
Josiah Citrin checks on the produce growing in his rooftop garden at Mélisse. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
The Dover sole dish at Mélisse. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
A photo of Citrin’s book of ideas and recipes. He has entries from before Mélisse opened in 1999. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
A sample prix fixe menu from Citrin’s book of ideas and recipes. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times)
