Josiah Citrin's "dirty" chicken, burgers, sandwiches, fries





"Casual chicken joint Augie’s on Main is offering a pitch-perfect Thanksgiving menu for two from Josiah Citrin. The “Dirty Turkey” meal pack serves two people for a reasonable $75 and includes a brilliant cacophony of sides like herby stuffing; whipped potatoes and gravy; Augie’s Santa Monica chopped salad; mushrooms, pecan yams, and Szechuan-spiced Brussels sprouts; and cranberry sauce. The prime rib pack for two runs for $120 and includes horseradish cream and au jus among Augie’s other Thanksgiving sides. Pre-order for pick-up or delivery on November 26. Citrin’s other restaurants, Melisse and his namesake Citrin, will have more refined menu available to order for $310 each, if you’re looking to feed a bigger group." - Eater Staff


"For a taste of Josiah Citrin’s cooking without paying Michelin-starred-Citrin prices, head over to his casual chicken and burger spot, Augie’s on Main. Located on a busy strip of Santa Monica, Augie’s offers approachable dishes done well, like Citrin’s classic “dirty” chicken, a two-hands-required cheeseburger, hot dogs, and a chopped salad. To feed a group at home, order the family pack, which comes with dirty chicken, a chopped salad, two sauces, and a choice of two sides like mashed potatoes, corn ribs, and French fries. Order directly on Augie’s on Main’s website, or through a delivery service like Uber Eats or DoorDash." - Rebecca Roland


"A beloved Thai restaurant that will open in Santa Monica later this spring will pop up on March 19 and March 20 at Augie’s on Main with a special cheeseburger and a crispy rice salad; the specials start at 3:30 p.m. and will be available until sold out." - Rebecca Roland

"A Santa Monica chicken spot offering a Super Bowl takeaway package for two priced at $60 that includes glazed barbecue ribs or dirty chicken, plus macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, and brown butter chocolate chip cookies; the meal is available for pick-up or delivery." - Rebecca Roland

"Josiah Citrin’s casual Main Street restaurant, named after his late son, serves some affordable, fast-casual versions of classic Melisse/Citrin dishes, from crispy “dirty” chicken, a terrific upscale restaurant-style griddled burger, and fried chicken sandwiches. The dishes might seem a little scattershot but everything is cooked much better than it needs to be and at inflation-resistant prices." - Eater Staff, Matthew Kang
