When Chef Ludo Lefebvre announces something éphémère, you don’t scroll past—you start refreshing OpenTable. The Michelin-starred chef behind Petit Trois is bringing his next act to life: éphémère: légume, a five-night pop-up running October 7–11, that dares to do something audacious—make vegetables the star of French fine dining.
Hosted in an intimate setting and presented by OpenTable, this $195-per-person experience isn’t just dinner—it’s Ludo’s meditation on impermanence, a multi-course tasting menu that celebrates the bounty of California’s farms through the lens of French precision. True to its name (“éphémère” meaning fleeting), the series captures a moment in time—never to repeat in the same form again.
Vegetables, Reimagined
Ludo has never been afraid to challenge the familiar. Known for dishes that balance discipline with mischief, his move toward an all-vegetarian menu feels less like restraint and more like liberation. Each course—crafted from the season’s best produce, fruits, and herbs—redefines what French cuisine looks like in California’s light.
Expect compositions that taste like edible poetry: roasted root vegetables treated with the reverence of foie gras, citrus and herbs folded into silken textures, and sauces that remind you why French gastronomy still rules the art of reduction. The experience is equal parts sensory and soulful—more symphony than supper.
Guests can enhance their evening with wine pairings ($125) or non-alcoholic pairings ($75), both curated to complement the layers of flavor without overpowering their natural notes. Each pour and plate feels orchestrated, designed for the kind of diner who knows that the best meals often happen once and never again.
Why It’s the Event to Watch
Lefebvre’s pop-up isn’t about exclusivity—it’s about ephemerality. In an age where restaurants chase permanence, éphémère celebrates the opposite: the joy of something temporary, beautiful, and gone too soon. It’s an event built for locals who love discovery and travelers seeking that “you had to be there” moment in Los Angeles dining.
From the low glow of the chef’s counter to the quiet hum of anticipation before the first course, éphémère: légumepromises to be the city’s most captivating dining event this fall—where vegetables are no longer side dishes, but center stage performers.
Reserve you experience now: éphémère: légume
📍 Location: Petit Trois (Los Angeles) – 716 North. Highland Ave., Los Angeles
📅 Dates: October 7–11, 2025
🕔 Seatings begin nightly at 5:30 p.m. (chef’s counter & table seating available)
💵 Price: $195 per person (add-ons: Wine Pairing $125 • N/A Pairing $75)
🌐 Book on OpenTable
📲 Instagram: @chefludo • @petittroisla
Photo credits: Photos courtesy of Petit Trois
