#ludobites

[sunnever]

So I've never been to LudoBites because I am a poor writer person (I would not turn down an invitation FYI), but I've heard it's an incredible food experience. So you, as potentially someone with a modicum of money should go. Since Ludo is opening a new restaurant next year, this is potentially the last LudoBites and will serve as a best of. However, this is a SERIOUS BUSINESS reservation system, if you fuck it up (in the RuPaul sense of the phrase) you will not be eating these delicious things. So make sure that you have your shit together for the reservation process at 11am on 11/28.

[eatsmeetswes]

In the Kitchen: LudoBites 8.0

Cliffs:

A behind the scenes look at LudoBites 8.0 @ Lemon Moon

Photos taken February 2, 2012

View the 300+ photo set on My Flickr

  I.  Transformation:  Lemon Moon to LudoBites

  II.  Food Prep

  III.  Staff Meeting & Meal

  IV.  Opening the Doors

  V.  Service

Brioche Seaweed Yuzu Butter - $5

Chicken Tandoori Crackling - $5

Sweet Shrimp, Miso Cream, Beans, Smoked Salmon - $16

Escabéche Mackerel, Buttermilk, Buckwheat, Apple - $15

Black Truffle (French) Scrambled Eggs - $35

Day Boat Scallop, Leek, Potato, Black Truffles - $29

Monterey Squid, Burned Squid Dashi, Potato, Squid Ink, Ash - $16

Uni Créme Brûlée, Coffee - $24

Razor Clam "Meuniere", Yuzu Cream, Grilled Onions - $19

Foie Gras, Tamarin, Turnips, Daikon - $22

Big Eye Tuna, Tahitian Vanilla, Somen, 7 Flavor Vinaigrette - $25

Monkfish Liver, Cucumber, Cornichons, Mustard Seeds - $20

John Dory, Squash, Spelt, Fennel, Tonka Beans $22

Veal, Black Olive Tapenade Crust, Orange Caramelized Endive, Clementine Beurre Blanc - $28

Jidori Half Chicken, Parmesan, Celery Root Soubise, Walnuts - $26

"Newport Pride Natural" Hanger Steak, Red Beets, Shallots - $25

Goat Cheese Profiterole, Pistachio, Crispy Kale - $15

Brown Butter Almond Cake, Apples, Salted Caramel, Orange Creamsicle - $13

Lemon Meringue, Poppy Seed Crumble, Extra Virgin Olive Oil - $13

  VI.  Consumption, Celeb Life, and End of Service