Trois Mec

Trois Mec was a highly regarded fine-dining restaurant located in Los Angeles, California. Founded by chef Ludo Lefebvre, it operated from 2013 to 2019. The restaurant was known for its innovative and experimental French-inspired cuisine, presented in a small, intimate setting.

Trois Mec, which translates to "three guys" in French slang, originally opened in a strip mall location and garnered significant critical acclaim for its tasting menu format and accessible yet sophisticated dishes. Diners purchased tickets in advance, securing their reservation and the set menu for the evening. This pre-paid ticketing system was relatively novel at the time for a restaurant of its caliber.

The restaurant's cuisine emphasized seasonal ingredients and creative techniques. Lefebvre’s cooking style, developed over years of experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, combined classical French training with a playful and modern sensibility. This approach led to dishes that were both technically proficient and conceptually intriguing.

After closing Trois Mec, Ludo Lefebvre opened Petit Trois, a more casual bistro concept, in multiple locations. The name "Trois Mec" became synonymous with a specific era of innovative, chef-driven dining in Los Angeles.