Since it was another beautiful 80 degree day in Southern California, I wanted to have lunch outside and the sunny colors of Maison Richard‘s patio off Melrose beckoned to me. Yes, this is the place that was Michel Richard on Robertson Blvd for 33 years. The new space is bigger, sunnier, and brighter with the yellow sunny color of Provence. There is an adjacent bakery with pastries as beautiful as paintings (and as tasty), and some pates, cheeses, and salamis so you can pack a picnic to go if you are in a hurry.
Since it is still Dine LA week, there was the $16 lunch menu (which I had to ask them to get me), but I opted for the Whitefish with mustard sauce and vegetables. Since house wines were only $5, I asked whether the Rosé was dry or fruity and the waiter gave me a taste so I could decide. My verdict: crisp and fruity, as Rosés from the South of France usually are (and this wine was from the Golfe de St. Tropez) so I nodded yes to a glass with a smile.
The Whitefish came with a small salad, dressed in a light vinaigrette with tomato, and olive and diced pimentos.
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January 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM
SinoSoul
Looks like someone’s gonna get their $20 rebate back from AMEX for this round of DineLA!
Maison Richard was an iffy one, we were thinking about this, Meet, or Orbika (sp?) for lunch. So affordable, but the options weren’t that attractive.
Didja enjoy? Can’t really tell.
January 27, 2011 at 4:44 PM
elainetravels
Just realized your other lunch options were more West LA, so I wanted to add that I LOVE Saint Amour in Culver City (next to Meet) even though it’s not part of the Dine LA participants.
January 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Elaine
Yes, I did enjoy Maison Richard, and for the food I would choose this over Meet or Obika. Also nearby, I like The Little Next Door for French Cafe food as well. It’s hard for me to rave about French food in Los Angeles since I am very picky (and going to Paris next week), but Maison Richard is definitely one of the best for authenticity.
Yes, I will definitely be getting my Amex rebate with at least two more restaurants already booked for DineLA week!
February 8, 2011 at 2:39 PM
SinoSoul
I ended up hitting Meet, Obika AND Little Next Door, but forgot to register my AMEX in time. So silly of me.
Actually, “someone” sat down at Saint Amour, and then had to get up just to walk over to Meet for our lunch. Tres embarrassing. Hope your Paris trip is/was fabulous!
July 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM
maisonrichard
Thank you so much Elaine. Our ” Baby” is growing and we like to see you soon.!