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The Mind of a Chef
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Season 5
Episode 4
How does a chef trained in the finest kitchens of France translate his haute cuisine to fast food? Season 5 of the Emmy & James Beard Award-winning series journeys with Ludo Lefebvre, one of today's most influential members of the food scene in Los Angeles, to understand what it truly means to cook, think, create and live in the food-obsessed world that is THE MIND OF A CHEF.
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We open the cage on some of familiar (and some not so familiar) poultry dishes.

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A look at some of the best desserts in the Mind of a Chef archives.

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Explore the wet and dry side of our culinary world in this surf and turf special.

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Ludo Lefebvre’s restaurants embody the cultural mash-up that is the strip mall philosophy.

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Revisit some of the best fried dishes in the Mind of a Chef archives.

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Spend some time cooking with the greatest culinary minds in the world.

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Fall in love again with the best egg dishes from the Mind of a Chef archives.

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A perfect tasting menu relies on balance, and on not fatiguing a customer’s palate.

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In high school, David Kinch’s eyes were opened by the glamorous Commander's Palace.

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Diners these days can be pickier than ever, and restrictions can be frustrating.

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For David Kinch, balance in life is as important as balance in a dish.

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David Kinch focuses his attention to the strawberry, at the height of its season.