Tag: Los Angeles Restaurant

Chef Ludo’s Caviar Pasta

Chef Ludo's Caviar Pasta

Chef Ludo’s Caviar Pasta

This caviar pasta recipe adapted from Chef Ludo is simple & easy, while simultaneously luxurious & decadent. Angel hair pasta is cloaked in a lush, lightly lemony cream sauce and generously topped with glistening pearls of caviar.

Chef Ludo Lefebvre is a dynamic force in the culinary world, known for combining classical French technique with a fresh, approachable style. After years of training under some of France’s most celebrated chefs, he brought his talents to Los Angeles, where he opened acclaimed restaurants including Petit Trois.

We had the pleasure of a fabulous lunch there, enjoying the lemon bucatini, mussels marinière with frites, and trout almondine—each dish beautifully executed and full of character. Chef Ludo’s food reflects a deep respect for tradition, but with a spirit that feels current and inviting. His style balances precision with warmth, making classic French cuisine feel both elevated and effortlessly enjoyable.

Chef Ludo's Caviar Pasta

Creamy Pasta with Caviar Recipe

Continue reading “Chef Ludo’s Caviar Pasta”

Hatfield’s. Los Angeles.

Hatfield's Croque Madame

“Croque Madame”

What is it that makes one restaurant stand out from the rest?

Food:  Where every dish hits the mark. Imaginative, original. Expertly crafted. Executed with finesse. Harmony of color, texture, and taste.

Wine:  An interesting wine list that synergizes with the menu. The wine selection accentuates the food. The food selection accentuates the wine. Fairly priced. We adore a sommelier who listens to us describe what we are looking for in a wine, then nails it. “We’re in the mood for a pinot noir that is fruit forward, bright and juicy, complex. We would also love to try something new. In a white. No oak. No grapefruit flavors. Something rich.” (See below for the superb wine picks).

Service:  Professional service that is polished, warm and engaging without being overly chummy. Anticipatory with flawless timing. Ultimately knowledgeable.

Hospitality:  Gracious hosts. When learning of our crazed appreciation for food (maybe the camera gives it away?) we were invited for a peek behind the glass-walled kitchen at the end of the night.

Ambiance: An intersection of architecture, decor, tableware, lighting, and music. A room where we as guests feel comfortable, glamorous, appreciated.

We found a stand-out restaurant recently, in Hatfield’s.

What makes a restaurant stand out for you?

Continue reading “Hatfield’s. Los Angeles.”