Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's new mark on Malibu's culinary scene is getting more and more praise.
In two recent articles, Nobu Malibu and Nikita, a recently opened Mediterranean-Italian restaurant that shares the same name as Ellison's actress girlfriend, Nikita Kahn, have been lauded for bringing stylish dining to Carbon Beach.
According to Forbes.com, reservations for dinner at Nikita have to be made weeks in advance. The average bill is around $100 per person.
The Hollywood Reporter is describing the Nikita menu, which includes Chilean sea bass, Kobe Beef sliders, and a Lobster Salad, as "Gazillionaire Grub," or small servings at sky-high prices.
Ellison has spent in the neighborhood of $200 to $250 million buying up at least nine homes on Carbon Beach. And he's not done in the area. Ellison has plans to open a Japanese style hotel, with construction starting as early as September.
Malibu locals have you been to Nikita? Do you think is it enhancing Malibu's culinary scene? Tell us in the comments.
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