The growth in the Woodland Hills area has been a community development plan which has ushered in a demand for unique dining experiences. What's happening has been in process for a long time. Bars and restaurants are a big part of the expansion to go with the excitement and anticipation of this growing Mecca.

Recently Prose Kitchen, owned and operated by celebrated Chef David Gussin and his partner, Molly Gussin. They bring California’s fresh produce and farms and create a celebratory atmosphere for all to enjoy. Known for leading acclaimed kitchens like STK, Fig & Olive, and Cleo, and the success of their premier catering company, Food First Events, David and Molly are bringing their culinary dreams to Woodland Hills.

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Prose is a wordplay on the philosophy that every dish tells a story. The atmosphere is reminiscing of a casual yet elegant wine bar with the kitchen up front and subtly decorated with a mixture of high top booths and dining tables lined to the end of the restaurant. The service and staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

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The menu reads like a literary composition book with titles like “PRELUDE (Dinner) the first notes of our story” representing the appetizer menu and “FIRST CHAPTERS (Dinner) Compositions from the garden” which is of course the salad selection.

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Appetizers are amazing works of art with thoughtful ingredients, and a unique balance of farm fresh elements. For a lovely aromatic taste, The Citrus Cured Hamachi 'Globe'  Coconut leche de tigre, charred pineapple salsa, Thai basil, coconut smoke, turmeric spiked tuile is a great example of their creativity. The Black Truffle Arancini, creamy risotto fritters, truffle fonduta, crispy shallots, lucky bee ranch honey is a brilliant symphony of flavors based on the old Italian classic, or for a lighter bite Crispy Baby Artichoke Salad poached farm fresh egg, wild arugula, toasted pine nuts, crunchy ciabatta, fine herbs, lemon pecorino is another recommended favorite.

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The plot thickens with the dinner menu. From comfort style entrees, such as the Roasted Mary's Chicken lemon-herb marinade, whipped Yukon potatoes, shallot confit, charred broccolini, roasted chicken pan jusis a palette pleaser, or if you are in the  mood for a heartier bite, the Braised Short Rib Rolled Lasagna with mascarpone, ricotta, braised short rib, tomato sugo, pecorino breadcrumbs is sure to please. For an exotic flare the Miso-Glazed Black Cod with coconut forbidden black rice, charred baby bok choy, ginger-yuzu sauce soubise is a delight.

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The wine selection is massive (too many to list), pairing with your food selection is eminent, and they also have dessert wines for a wonderful finish!

Prose is located in Woodland Hills - 21150 Ventura Blvd. For reservations, visit eatatprose.com.