Petrossian
Boutique & Restaurant West Hollywood
Taste
of Paris on Robertson Boulevard
Located
at 321 N. Robertson Boulevard at Beverly Hills, Petrossian is
a hidden jewel just a few blocks from Beverly Hills, featuring
a beautifully appointed restaurant and gourmet food and beverage
boutique. On warm days they offer a charming outdoor food service.
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It's
difficult not to stop and admire the beautiful gift boxes filled
with champagne, caviar and specialty items like the Petrossian
picnic basket that would be perfect for a night at the Hollywood
Bowl. The entrance area offers tables for lunch and dinner with
a view of Robertson Boulevard. Beyond this room is a private dining
room that is a quiet and in the evening becomes an elegant dining
room where guests may enjoy the best in Petrossian European inspired
recipes.
At
dinner their signature appetizers of Egg Royal or Blini with Caviar
are as delicious as they are appealing to the eye. Entrees include
a milieu of colorful and creatively plated caviar and smoked fish
specialties that are paired with fine wines from the Petrossian
cellars. The chef's delicate preparation and presentation is commendable.
The borsht, one of my favorites, is served in a contemporary fashion,
but retains the rich traditional flavors. Chef Giselle Wellman
has been at the helm in West Hollywood for over three years and
has brought her innovative talent to the table.
Wines
to enjoy with meals feature selections that include a Louis Roederer
Crystal 2005 for$240.00, a Chateau Cailou Sauterne 2005 for $40.00
and a Domain Brochard Sancerre 2011 for $21.00 per bottle. An
assortment of fine bottled water is also offered to patrons with
dinner. Their desserts are also spectacular.
The
Petrossian's, two Armenian brothers, Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian
first introduced Paris to the magic of caviar in the 1920's and,
in doing so, founded the company that today is the premier buyer
and importer of Russian caviar worldwide. Their first attempts
to create an awareness of caviar in Paris in the 20s were assisted
by Cesar Ritz, the great impresario of the European hotel trade.
His initial reluctance to offer caviar in his prestigious establishment
at the Place Vendôme was quickly overcome as caviar caught
on and assumed its own very special niche in the world of gastronomy.
Born
on the Iranian side of the Caspian Sea and raised on the Russian
side, the two Petrossian brothers emigrated to France to continue
their studies of medicine and law which had been interrupted by
the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. For more than eighty years,
the Petrossian family has continued to develop this market, maintaining
a rare and privileged relationship with the Russian fisheries.
Even today, the family personally choose, on site, the very best
of the fresh, high quality caviar produced in Russia during each
catch.
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday:
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Happy Hour: Monday - Friday, 4 to 7 p.m.
Petrossian
Boutique & Restaurant
321 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Neighborhood:
West Hollywood
(310) 271-6300
petrossian.com
By Bonnie Carroll
