Xiomara On Melrose

California Cuisine is acclaimed for its use of produce that is local, seasonal and often organic, allowing diners to enjoy and appreciate the natural freshness and taste of fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry and beef. In her 30 plus years as one of the most successful restaurateurs in the Los Angeles area, owner and executive chef Xiomara Ardolina has long believed that cooking with the best ingredients is a major reason why her restaurants have had a great following. In some ways, she was an early practitoner of the California Cuisine style cooking.