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.
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The cookbook chronicles of the visionary, charismatic chef Ludo Lefebvre and his cult hitpop-up restaurant, LudoBites, worshiped by critics and foodies alike.
Ludo Lefebvre is a culinary prodigy who worked at his first three-star Michelin restaurant at age fourteen. By twenty-five he was running his own kitchen in Los Angeles—winning accolades for serving the most imaginative, forward-thinking food the city had ever seen. In 2007, he traded fine dining—with its endless pomp and bottomless resources—for the freedom to cook outside the box, even if it meant sacrificing his skilled kitchen brigade and drafting an eight-year-old to clean green beans and separate eggs.
The result was LudoBites, a "touring" restaurant that, like a rock 'n' roll band, roved the streets of Los Angeles, playing to different sold-out crowds every four months, bringing together old-money customers with a new generation of ambitious eaters who cram in elbow to elbow and cheek to cheek for the chance to sample Lefebvre's inspired, wildly imaginative food.
LudoBites is the chronicle of that journey. Each chapter showcases the story and the outrageously inventive food of the seven different LudoBites incarnations, featuring recipes that merge the techniques Lefebvre perfected in his years at the finest French restaurants with the simplicity forced upon him by the limits of a pop-up kitchen.
Essays prefacing each chapter give an unprecedented glimpse into the mind of "the chef of the future" (Time), a culinary genius who breaks all the rules, and beautiful, full-color photographs offer behind-the-scenes glimpses of the pain, drama, and triumph inherent in his creative process. As innovative and inviting as the unique chef it captures, LudoBites is a fascinating look at food and a revolutionary new way of cooking.
About the Author
Ludovic Lefebvre trained with chef Pierre Gagnaire, and at restaurants L'Espérance with Marc Meneau, L'Arpége with Alain Passard, and Le Grande Véfour with Guy Martin in France. Then he moved to Los Angeles to work at L'Orangerie, where he became head chef at twenty-five. Under his guidance, L'Orangerie became one of the top-rated restaurants in California, receiving the Mobil five-star rating. Lefebvre then moved on to Bastide, where he also received the prestigious Mobil five-star rating.
In 2007 he started a guerrilla-style pop-up restaurant event called LudoBites that currently takes place at different locations around Los Angeles. Named by Relais & Chateaux as one of the World's 50 Greatest Chefs, Lefebvre was also a 2001 nominee for the James Beard Foundation Rising Chef Award, and is the author of the cookbook Crave. Lefebvre lives in Los Angeles with his wife and partner, Krissy, and their children.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Jo S.
Format:Paperback
I've had the LudoBites cookbook for a few days now and recommend it for anyone who loves to experiment in the kitchen.
A few of the EASY recipes I've tried so far:
Vietnamese Vinaigrette (page 261). I spooned it over pan-fried tilapia and rice.
Brocamole (page 22). Broccoli instead of avocado.... bravo Chef Ludo! We devoured the brocamole with pita chips.
Époisses Risotto w Egg Yolk (page 340). I used leftovers for baked risotto balls the next day.
As a fan of LudoBites (the pop-up restaurant) and Ludo (the brilliant chef), I'm thrilled that I now get to have a bit of Ludo at home.
A few of the EASY recipes I've tried so far:
Vietnamese Vinaigrette (page 261). I spooned it over pan-fried tilapia and rice.
Brocamole (page 22). Broccoli instead of avocado.... bravo Chef Ludo! We devoured the brocamole with pita chips.
Époisses Risotto w Egg Yolk (page 340). I used leftovers for baked risotto balls the next day.
As a fan of LudoBites (the pop-up restaurant) and Ludo (the brilliant chef), I'm thrilled that I now get to have a bit of Ludo at home.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Luvsfood
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Like Ludo points out in the beginning it would be hard to assimilate these dishes for the average cook or a normal kitchen- but what this book did for me was to think out side the box! Chef Ludo is a genius!!!! If you like to cook and want a laugh and to get inspired- this is a great cookbook hands down!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By K. Fischer
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had the pleasure of eating at LudoBites 9.0. It was a mind blowing experience!
I bought this cookbook for my nephew, a budding chef, who was leaving for a post at a game lodge in Botswana. I had a chance to flip through the book and quickly ordered another for myself.
This is not the book for people looking for traditional fare, it is for someone who wants to experiment and explore new ideas with food! Highly recommended.
I bought this cookbook for my nephew, a budding chef, who was leaving for a post at a game lodge in Botswana. I had a chance to flip through the book and quickly ordered another for myself.
This is not the book for people looking for traditional fare, it is for someone who wants to experiment and explore new ideas with food! Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
It was a gift !
I gifted to my husband on Valentine's Day and since he's a chef, I think he was pretty happy with the book.
Published 1 month ago by Daniella Lobo
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Terrific Cookbook. Wish I'd Published It
This a wonderful, creative and useful book for ANY cook looking for recipes or simply inspiration. Ludo has taken his Burgundian roots and his many years as a Californian and put... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anthony M. Bourdain
2.0 out of 5 stars
Only for the SERIOUS cooks.
I hate going/searching 10 different stores for that ONE ingredient that you know you will NEVER find anywhere! Everyone of his recipes has at least one of those ingredients.
Published 2 months ago by Shonda Fraire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Like no other
This book is like no other. I've already made many dishes since I got it (big hit at home) and I can't wait to try more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anne-Laure Barruel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bought it before the show "the taste"
Pretty decent read from a chef who doesn't have any other books that I am aware of. If you appreciate mission street foods book or a story of how restaurants should be instead of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little pretentious.
Of course, it would be pretentious from a high-profile French chef working in LA. I found Ludo intriguing on No Reservations and so bought this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. M. Hodges
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice book.
This is a very nice book to own. It is inspirational to the new and upcoming chef. Would definitely recommend.
Published 4 months ago by Jenn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bravo, adventurous but easy to follow .
The cleverness of the Brocamole was worth it alone, I personally am not a fan of broccoli but this was sheer magic, everyone could not get enough, yum! Read more
Published 5 months ago by michele taylor
1.0 out of 5 stars
More Ludolove than food
All I saw was hype and pretention. I felt more snob appeal and cult groupy love than food someone could, or would, cook at home. I don't know the "Chef" and I don't want to. Read more
Published 5 months ago by SHARON BONDI
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unraveling the deliciously mysterious
We recently ate at one of Chef Ludo's pop-up's in LA. The plates were always interesting, many were wonderful, but all were complex in the interplay of textures and flavors. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Frustrated in CA
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