Visionary, charismatic master chef, Ludo Lefebvre, and his Los Angeles cult hit "pop-up" restaurant LudoBites are worshipped by critics and foodies alike. LudoBites, the book, is at once a chronicle and a cookbook, containing tales of the meteoric career of this "rock star" of the culinary world (who was running kitchens at age 24) and the full story of his brilliant innovation, the "pop up" or "touring" restaurant that moves from place to place. The star of the popular cable program, Ludo Bites America, on the Sundance Channel, also offers phenomenal four-star recipes born out of the need to be mobile. Readers who love food, who admire genius, and fans of TV's Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, and Iron Chef are going to want a taste of LudoBites.
What happens when a classically trained French chef goes rogue on the streets of Los Angeles?
- Pop-Up Restaurant Recipes: Discover innovative, four-star dishes born from the chaos of a mobile kitchen, including Chef Ludo's legendary Fried Chicken in Duck Fat.
- A Chef's Journey: Follow the story of a "rock star" chef who broke the fine-dining rules to create a revolutionary new way to eat, with all the behind-the-scenes stories included.
- Modern French Cuisine: Master the blend of classic French technique with the bold Asian and Latin flavors of the L.A. food scene through detailed, professional-level instructions.
- Iconic LudoBites Dishes: Get step-by-step instructions for fan favorites, from the infamous Squid Ink Bread Croque-Monsieur to rich Oxtail with Creamy Cantal Polenta.