Citronelle’s Rise & Fall: 3. Embracing Change

Despite a new Maitre’d, the manager wars continue unabated at Citronelle, a nationally acclaimed Fine Dining restaurant located in Santa Barbara. After an excellent 10-year relationship with Chef Felicien, Corporate forces him out and brings in another chef, whose execution is fatally flawed. A new owner takes over with the intent of moving Citronelle downstairs despite her third story location overlooking the ocean. Despite the bleakness of the situation, the Floor Staff show their love for the restaurant by valiantly fighting for her survival against all odds. Embracing Change the third book of the Citronelle trilogy, chronicles the drama and humor associated with the fall of this popular restaurant. The author has worked as a waiter for over thirty years. He has written many other books, including 2 more restaurant novels Butter on Table 7 and The Divine Breakdown.