In case you need any more convincing that the Fairfax district is becoming an exciting food destination, maverick French chef Laurent Quenioux plans to open Bistro LQ in the neighborhood by mid-July. On May 12, he e-mailed a newsletter to subscribers that announced his ambitious plans for 8009 Beverly Boulevard, which of course includes rarely seen wild game preparations. Last year, Quenioux outlined his vision as part of a Food GPS chef profile. He said 98% of this vision remains intact, just in a different location.

Chef Quenioux abandoned his previously plans for 1100 Wilshire after deciding “downtown is becoming a restaurant farm with high rent.” Given his limited budget, he quickly pivoted to Mid-City and opted for this more suitable space with accessible parking, which previously housed Mimosa restaurant.

Quenioux promises “complex recipes that exploit and enhance the natural tastes and textures of dishes such as sea urchin tapioca pudding with yuzu kosho and eel braised in red wine and served with dried plum and chanterelle grits.” He became known for daring wild game offerings at South Pasadena’s Bistro K, which operated next to Fremont Centre Theatre. At Bistro LQ, he plans to cook creatures like baby goat, wild hare and partridge, no doubt in unexpected ways.