Known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine, Chase promoted African American art and Creole cooking. Her restaurant, Dooky Chase, was known as a gathering place during the 1960s among many who participated in the Civil Rights movement; and, her restaurant was… read more
Andrea Apuzzo, Chef-Proprietor of Andrea's Restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana (in the New Orleans metro area) was born and raised on the Isle of Capri, Italy. Chef Andrea began his formal culinary education while working in a bakery in his home town of Anacapri at the early age of seven. At… More >
Chef Bart Bell grew up in the bayou country of southern Louisiana in the quaint Cajun town of Breaux Bridge, eventually migrating to Franklin. In his household it was common knowledge that if Daddy was in the kitchen cooking, something savory was sure to ensue. “Don’t worry what it is,… More >
Humidity aside, many claim New Orleans and her rich bounty of natural resources as foodie paradise on earth. Red Fish Grill Executive Chef Brian Katz agrees despite a lauded twelve-year stint leading top kitchens on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. "In other places eating out is sustenance or… More >
Chip Flanagan is the Executive Chef at Ralph's on the Park, and is a passionate advocate for quality over quantity when it comes to his food. Studying Fine Arts at New York University gave Chef Chip an artists' perspective on composing culinary masterpieces, and his drive for fresh and organic… More >
Chris DeBarr takes over the Green Goddess kitchen for his high wire acts of daring and adventure. DeBarr, who recently ran the award winning kitchen at The Delachaise, will continue to operate his kitchen with his trademark sustained curiosity about world cuisines filtered through his 17 years of cooking in… More >
Chef Chris Montero was born and raised in New Orleans and quickly found a passion for Creole cooking under the influence of his grandmother. His culinary career began at the five-star Louis XVI restaurant in the French Quarter, studying under Daniel Bonnot and deepening his knowledge of European-style and French… More >
A native of New Orleans, Christy Phebus discovered her love of cooking in Indiana working at first on the savory side as a line cook. She returned to the Crescent city to attend the Culinary Institute of New Orleans and got her first taste of the sweet side of the… More >
A formally trained chef with years of experience in New Orleans' best restaurants, Chef Darin Nesbit runs the kitchens at Bourbon House, Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse and Palace Café. His first professional experience came at Commander's Palace under the tutelage of then Executive Chef Jamie Shannon. During his tenure, he was… More >
David Slater spent his youth exploring one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world – Toronto, Canada. Food rituals shared by his grandparents would make up the foundation for his lifelong culinary interests. Their Russian and Romanian heritage; the blending of several cultural traditions, would heavily influence… More >
Inspired by his Grandfather, Donald Link began cooking at a very young age. He was working in the kitchen at age 15 washing dishes and soon began cooking After years of experience working in Louisiana restaurants, Donald moved to San Francisco in 1993. After working one year at the wildly… More >
Chef Emeril Lagasse received his first culinary experience from his mother, Hilda, when he was a boy growing up in the small town of Fall River, Massachusetts. As a teenager, he worked at a Portuguese bakery where he mastered the art of bread and pastry baking. Upon high school graduation,… More >
Broussard's is a favorite dining destination among locals and visitors alike, and is legendary for its classic New Orleans cuisine, fine wines, extensive selection of after-dinner drinks and cigars, and first-rate service. Chef-owner Gunter Preuss and his lovely wife Evelyn restored Broussard's to its historic charm and culinary superiority after… More >
Born and raised in New Orleans, Gus Martin spent his childhood watching his mother and grandmother cook authentic Creole and Cajun food in their home kitchens, which instilled in him a passion for local food. He began his culinary career at the young age of 14 in the kitchen of… More >
Chef Ian Schnoebelen began cooking in Southern California before moving to New Orleans. He further honed his skills during various stages at several Michelin starred French restaurants in England, most notably under Chef Raymond Blanc at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. Schnoebelen returned to New Orleans, eventually working as sous… More >
Jeremy Gresham began his cooking career as an apprentice in 1990 at Acquerello, an Italian regional restaurant in San Francisco. He quickly rotated through every aspect of kitchen operations. After almost three years at Aquerello, he moved onto The Waterfront, an American seafood restaurant located near Pier Seven, where he… More >
John Besh is a chef and a native son dedicated to the culinary riches of southern Louisiana. In his restaurants, entrepreneurial pursuits, and public activities, he preserves and promotes ingredients, techniques, and heritage one mouth-watering dish at a time. Besh grew up in southern Louisiana and has set the benchmark… More >
Growing up with an Italian mother, Chef John Harris' fondest childhood memories are of the kitchen. Later, while working his way through college in restaurants, harris couldn't resist the lure of cooking school, which would lead him to stints at Café Allegro in Pittsburgh, and Spiaggia in Chicago. After moving… More >
Joshua Laskay is a native New Orleanian. From an early age, his parents cultivated a deep love of global cuisine through their travels. His father constantly encouraged him to experiment with new foods and helped develop a life-long love of cooking and an adventurous palate. Laskay started his career in… More >
Justin Devillier was raised in Dana Point California, a small beach town in south Orange County. Growing up, Justin enjoyed the laid back lifestyle of living on the beach. Summers were spent fishing for Yellowtail and Albacore tuna, and in the fall and winter he would free-dive for Lobsters just… More >
Ken Smith is Upperline’s executive chef. A nine-year veteran with the Upperline, Ken’s Creole culinary roots run deep. Growing up in Natchitoches, Louisiana, he was fascinated by the bold flavors and delicious aromas of traditional Louisiana cooking that suffused his childhood. “The first meal I ever prepared was a cake,”… More >
Executive Chef Lazone Randolph began his career at Brennan's in 1965. Fresh out of high school, he worked with Brennan’s great European Chef Paul Blange, who is credited with inventing Bananas Foster and Eggs Hussarde, as well as other famous Brennan’s dishes.” It was very exciting to train under Chef… More >
Known as the Queen of Creole Cuisine, Chase promoted African American art and Creole cooking. Her restaurant, Dooky Chase, was known as a gathering place during the 1960s among many who participated in the Civil Rights movement; and, her restaurant was known as a gallery due to its extensive African… More >
With a mission to make gourmet cuisine accessible, easy and affordable, Chef Neal Swidler left his position heading New Orleans most notable kitchens to strike out on his own. Chef Neal wanted to make a bigger impact than even the even most exclusive restaurant could provide and so began searching… More >
Chef Paul Prudhomme has propelled the distinctive cuisine of his native Louisiana into the international spotlight and continues to push the limits by creating exciting and new American and international dishes. Chef Paul learned the importance of using the freshest ingredients while cooking at his mother’s side and continues to… More >
Scott Boswell’s star is rising with an élan elegance that is all his own. The Louisiana native and chef/owner of New Orleans’ hottest restaurant, Stella!, has a vision of bringing his globally inspired flavors to markets where they are fully appreciated. “My international experience has allowed me to create a… More >
Spencer Minch has been influenced by the rich culture of the South since an early age. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and growing up in Memphis, Spencer began his career in the food world at age 15. After graduating from Johnson & Wales in 1996, he was immediately attracted to… More >
Co-owner and Chef of Cochon Restaurant Stephen Stryjewski was born in Kansas to a military family and traveled extensively as a child. Born to a Polish father and an Irish mother meant that meat, potatoes and gravy were the mainstays of his culinary life. However, the military lifestyle exposed him… More >
Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY with a fellowship in seafood/fish. 2008 Food & Wine "Top 10 Best New Chef" 2008 "Chef of the Year" New Orleans Magazine 2008 "Top 10 Best Restaurants" The Times Picayune "Top 5 Rising Chef" Gayot 2008 "5 Chefs to… More >
Susan Spicer began her cooking career in New Orleans as an apprentice to Chef Daniel Bonnot at the Louis XVI Restaurant in 1979. After a 4 month "stage" with Chef Roland Durand (Meilleur Oeuvrier de France) at the Hotel Sofitel in Paris in 1982, she returned to New Orleans to… More >
NOLA native of popular cookbooks, like Taste of Tremé & kid's books, like Who Dat Night Before Christmas. T-M’s books have been featured in The San Francisco Chronicle, Cooking Light & Southern Living! See ToddStPierre.com ...Also coming soon "Cookin' With the Swamp People". More >
Gaetano "Tommy" DiGiovanni is Arnaud's Executive Chef. Considered one of the South's leading young chefs, this New Orleans native has concentrated his career in his hometown. Proprietor Archie Casbarian asked him to take over Arnaud's kitchen where he had worked when he was just starting out. His first day back,… More >
The sprawling farmlands of his hometown, Ferndale, Washington was the natural setting for a chef-in-the making, but a distant haul in time and place to Tory McPhail's current status as executive chef at the celebrated Commander's Palace in New Orleans. Though McPhail now calls New Orleans home, he refuses to… More >
In New Orleans art is a part of our daily lives from the music we hear, the food we eat and buildings we live in. Explore ArtsNewOrleans multidisciplinary artist listings which include chefs, musicians, architects, designers, filmmakers, dancers, actors, writers, visual artists and the many others who make up our creative culture.
Arts Council Of New Orleans
935 Gravier Street, Suite 850
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 523-1465
