In Pursuit of Excellence

“In Pursuit of Excellence” is the first cookbook of Two-Star Michelin chef Josiah Citrin. Since opening the doors of Mélisse Restaurant in Santa Monica, California, Citrin has been astounding guests and gathering critical acclaim with his inventive French-influenced cuisine that focuses on methodical preparation and laser sharp presentation of farm-to-table ingredients.

A firm believer in giving back to the community, he can often be found contributing his time and talents to various charities on the local and national level.

Citrin resides in Venice with his wife, son and daughter. When he’s not “living the dream” as he likes to say, he can be found surfing.

You can also find his cookbook Charcoal: New Ways to Cook with Fire in our Gift Shop!