20-12-2015
Donato Poto and Michael Cimarusti, co-owners of restaurant Providence, 5955 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, 2 Michelin stars, tel. +1.323.4604170. In the evening, the tasting menu is 210 dollars, 305 with the matched wines. A journey through flavours from the Mediterranean area and beyond (photo credits Elizabeth Daniels, Eater L.A.)
Already during the flight across the ocean, a thought was constantly at heart: sitting at the two-Michelin-star table of Michael Cimarusti. And here we are, at 5955 Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles. Providence is the name of the restaurant, explained by Donato Poto, co-owner together with the chef. The young man welcomes us with the good manners and warmth that are typical of his land of origin, namely Campania, and a Central-European aplomb. He’s keen to stress that his staff is sophisticated, engaging and fun, all at the same time. «Our guests», he says, «must be struck by a commitment characterised by excellence, from the moment they call to reserve a table to when the waiter walks them to their car». Precious things he learnt from his mentor, Piero Selvaggio, with whom he worked as director in the prestigious restaurant Valentino in Santa Monica.
Abalone, geoduck, sea urchins and panna cotta with smoked crème fraîche by Michael Cimarusti
The chef's table at Providence
Donato and Michael met 10 years ago at the Farmer's Market in Santa Monica, a destiny shifted into their mission, Providence. They had the ability to maintain and increase their vision, adapting it to the changing culinary landscape of Los Angeles. Their goals is to perfect themselves, to stay different in order to continue to be part of the Olympus of the best restaurants in the world.
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Born in 1976, she studied law. Her first job is being a mother. Travelling and gastronomy are the engine to her life. Travelling between food and territories