The Buzz spotted Michel Richard, taking a break at an outdoor table at Citronelle, and sat down for some impromptu speculation. The upshot? Nothing is decided – Citronelle is doing fine just as it is, and talks with The Ritz Carlton are still going on. But what if there were a modern high-end restaurant that was actually fun in the former Maestro space? And what if Citronelle became more accessible, with an à la carte, somewhat lower-priced menu? Richard likens the notion to the stair-step arrangement of Daniel Boulud’s NYC restaurants Café Boulud and Daniel. And when he starts talking about NYC, Richard speculates about opening a Central there. He laughs at the idea of a Frenchman opening an American restaurant in the Big A. It sounds like he’s ready for the challenge.