Citrus Etoile

Frommer's Review

It's a good example of a hip, well-connected, and stylish restaurant-of-the-minute, where part of the fun involves seeing and being seen by the politically connected and trend-conscious crowd. The decor is minimalist, black, white, and orange, a bemused blend of the best of California (former home of the owners and inspiration for some of the cuisine) and France. If you opt for a meal here, you'll be in good hands: Chef Gilles Epié used to be a caterer and private chef in Hollywood before returning to Paris with his fashion-model wife Elizabeth (an American, who supervises the dining room) to open this in-vogue dining venue near the Arch of Triumph. Menu items are health-conscious, artfully simple, "uncluttered," and flavorful. Begin with asparagus with salmon caviar, lime juice, and crumbled egg yolks; braised scallops with parmesan cheese and olive oil; or perhaps some slices of foie gras with truffles and port wine sauce. Delightful main courses include John Dory, served with its skin on a bed of laurel leaves with grated parmesan cheese; breast of pigeon with foie gras and green cabbage; and lobster cooked in a bouillon of green asparagus and tarragon.

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