There has been a remarkable evolution of fine dining over the decades, moving from the rigid formality of French haute cuisine to a diverse landscape of culinary experiences that prioritize innovation ...

Early on a Sunday evening in July, a long line of smartly dressed guests wraps around the outside of Josiah Citrin’s California-French fine-dining restaurants Mélisse and Citrin in Santa Monica.

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 ...