The Mind of a Chef is one of those rare breeds of a food show. Not just another how-to cooking spectacle, the Anthony Bourdain-narrated series combines culinary expertise with travel, history, inspiration and science as it follows two accomplished chefs each season, both inside their home and around the globe, to determine what makes them tick—essentially, how their mind works when it comes to mastering their craft.
Over the weekend, it was announced that LA's own Ludo Lefebvre would be the first chef on season five. It's a landmark year for Lefebvre—the chef has been in LA for 20 years, recently opened LudoBird at Universal Citywalk and Trois Familia in Silver Lake, and has seen the continued success of Petit Trois and Trois Mec.
Lefebvre was nostalgic about LA when talking to GQ about the show. “First, I want to say how truly honored I am to be asked to be a part of Mind of a Chef. I have the ultimate respect for all of those that came before me, and of course for Anthony Bourdain. We are all different but so much the same when it comes to a passion for food," he said. "This season, I will explore my 20 years in LA, and I don't think I could have had this career in any other city in the world. LA is so unique and offers such great opportunity, [but] we will also head off to France and Paris and look back on my 12 years when I learned from some of the greats."
Yet another reason for Angelenos to celebrate: the chef also announced that he will be opening a second Petit Trois in the Valley. No word yet on an opening date, but for residents of the SFV who don't want to make the trek to Hollywood, this should make the wait for a table just a little bit sweeter.
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