Monsieur Dior Is Dominique Crenn’s Love Letter to Haute Couture | Eater LA

"On the topmost floor of Dior’s Rodeo Drive flagship, this all-day dining destination marks Dominique Crenn’s return to Los Angeles, pairing pomp and circumstance with the level of technical precision and plating befitting the person behind San Francisco’s three‑Michelin‑starred Atelier Crenn. Expect to spend well over $150 per person for a sit-down meal with three courses, plus a complimentary amuse-bouche, bread service, and mignardises; each dish draws inspiration from iconic Dior fashion moments through history (ask your server for the fine details). Highlights include the tuna violette bouquet—an ultra-refined take on a California tuna tartare with dry-aged tuna and flower-shaped purple yam chips dotted with edible flowers, all tied together by a light sesame dressing—the abalone granville with grilled lettuces, bouncy slices of locally sourced abalone, and an anchovy-based take on au poivre in a bright, playful blend of California ingredients and classic French technique, and the coconut rosé dessert where rose-printed white chocolate and a coconut-dusted tart shell offer a delightful contrast of texture and flavor. Expect a flashily dressed clientele and white-glove service, plus an indoor-outdoor space where luxe neutrals and reflective surfaces set the backdrop for eclectic prints and shades of green inspired by Christian Dior’s love for gardens. For more casual drop-ins, a lounge-only menu of bar snacks includes a truffle-topped uni tart and a yuzu matcha eclair." - Patricia Kelly Yeo