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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 30 MIN

Michelin star winning chef Laurent Tourondel on his restaurant blowing up on Tik Tok

from Culinary Characters Unlocked · host Culinary Characters Unlocked

Laurent Tourondel is a Michelin star winning French chef who opened an affordable New York steakhouse, Skirt Steak, that became a Tik Tok sensation. Born in Auvergne, France, he has worked all over the world in a storied 40-year career (and even says his time in Moscow was a great culinary learning experience). He has earned a Michelin star, three stars from the New York times, founded the BLT Restaurant Group, and now owns LT hospitality, running a range of restaurants including Skirt Steak, which exploded on Tik Tok after being discovered by a couple of influencers. And he has some great advice for home cooks on making the perfect steak and burger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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