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It was in the 1920's that two Armenian brothers--Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian--first introduced Paris to the magic of caviar and, in doing so, founded the company that today is the premier buyer and importer of Russian caviar worldwide. Petrossian Tsar Imperial is the title of preeminence we bestow on only those Petrossian caviar ­ be they our prized Beluga, our incomparable Ossetra or our exquisite Sevruga ­ that reveal an unmistakable superiority in every essential of taste, texture, color and size.

 

We also offer a tempting array of other delicacies, including smoked fish, foie gras & pâté, rich chocolates, and specialty teas & coffee. Behind each product, be it a delectable food or a tasteful serving piece, stands the Petrossian name and legacy of quality. It's your assurance of our commitment to the most rigorous standards of quality and the finest service.

 

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.

 

During the "années folles", known as the "Roaring 20s" in the United States, Paris welcomed exiled Russian princes, intellectuals and aristocrats with open arms, and Parisians quickly embraced all things Russian, especially the arts, ballet, the choreography of Diaghilev, and the music of Igor Stravinsky. Nonetheless, there was one thing missing from the Russian expatriates' lives: caviar. The French had yet to be introduced to this rare delicacy, a situation that the Petrossian brothers immediately set out to remedy.

 

Their first attempts to create an awareness of caviar in Paris were assisted by Cesár 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.

 

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.

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New York Restaurant http://www.petrossian.com/images_caviar/caviar_spacer.gif Founded in 1984, New York's Petrossian restaurant is housed in the historic Alwyn Court Building on Manhattan's West Side, one block from Carnegie Hall and four blocks from Lincoln Center. Owned by the Petrossians, it serves a French-influenced contemporary menu that features the caviar, smoked fish, and foie gras delicacies for which Petrossian is known throughout the world. Lunch, dinner, and brunch can be enjoyed at either the art deco style mirrored bar or in the dining room. Designed by Ion Oroveanu, the restaurant features Lalique crystal wall sconces, bronze sculptures from the 1930's, etched Erté mirrors, Limoges china, Lanvin chandelier and pink Finnish granite, all harmonizing to create a visual ambiance that can be savored equally with the unsurpassed gourmet experience.

 

Petrossian is happy to be a part of Winter Restaurant Week for 2009 - so much so that we're continuing the promotion until March 31! We will be serving from our special prix fixe menus for both lunch and dinner. Our special lunch menu ($24.07 for prix fixe) is available from Monday to Friday, and the dinner menu is available all week for just $35.00.

 

Petrossian is now taking reservations for Easter on April 12, 2009. Please look at our special Prix Fixe menu for the special day: Easter Menu

 

Book your table online - fast and free.

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West Hollywood Boutique & Café http://www.petrossian.com/images_caviar/caviar_spacer.gif Our West Hollywood Cafe and Boutique, located at 321 North Robertson Boulevard (one block north of Beverly Boulevard), opened in 2001 to much fanfare. We offer the same luxurious Petrossian products and high-quality service to eat in or to take out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

On January 1, we will close for renovations and re-open in late April, 2009. You will find a roomier and more attractive cafe/boutique ready to serve you..http://www.petrossian.com/images_caviar/caviar_spacer.gif http://www.petrossian.com/images_caviar/caviar_spacer.gif

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