The duo opened Cocody in River Oaks, 1971 W. Gray, this month — along with partner Sylvain Denis, David’s brother, and owners Edwin and Edith Bosso — to give fine dining a modern touch.

When Mélisse opened in 1999, Citrin introduced L.A. to a new style of French dining, the kind that only a kid who grew up in Santa Monica could create — one rich with California produce.

A French fine dining restaurant is hoping to welcome patrons to downtown Springdale later this spring. The restaurant, called Bienvenue, may even be open by mid-May at 101 W. Johnson Ave., Suite B ...

Restaurateur Lola Jacaj is preparing to open her fourth and final restaurant, Juliet, later this year in the Warehouse District. Juliet will be a French fine dining concept at 1313 West 6th St. in the ...