One of the most difficult question a restaurant
gets asked is, "What kind of food do you serve?"
The answer is easy if it is a Chinese, Sushi or Italian
restaurant. But for those of us creating new and exciting
dishes from different areas, there is no set response.
Many of us will say "new American" or "Mediterranean/Californian"
but it is hard to be exact.
The food at Mel's is focused on seasonality,
freshness of ingredients, local produce (whenever possible),
purity of flavors, and excitement. Chef Chad Clevenger
always tries to incorporate these qualities into his
creations while maintaining the kind of simplicity that
lets the subtle nuances of food shine through. Here
at Mel’s you can either enjoy a sumptuous dinner
of culinary genius or have something as simple as a
bowl of mussels cooked in their own juices, followed
by a grilled farm raised chicken with homemade fries.
Either way, our mission is to exceed the
expectations of all our guests, whether they are a seasoned
culinary experts or just out for a casual meal in a
warm friendly environment.
