James Beard Award-winning Chef Nina Compton invites guests to an exclusive book launch and dinner celebrating her highly anticipated new cookbook, Kwéyòl / Creole: Recipes Stories and Tings from a St. Lucian’s Chef Journey, on sale to the public on April 1, 2025. Written by Chef Compton with author Osayi Endolyn, Kwéyòl / Creole is the story of her thrilling culinary journey from St. Lucia to Jamaica, Miami, and New Orleans and explores the cuisines and places that have shaped the St. Lucian chef’s unique culinary perspective.
The four-course pre-fixe dinner – available all evening and priced at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) – is inspired by the book, highlighting the vibrant flavors of Chef Compton’s journey. Menu & vegetarian menu:
FIRST COURSE/SNACKS
Dirty Rice Arancini/Sour Orange Mojo
Conch in Souskaye/Dasheen Chips
Crawfish Hushpuppies
SECOND COURSE
Cow Heel Soup/Coco Bread
THIRD COURSE
Jerk Chicken/Rice and Peas
Coconut Collard Greens
FOURTH COURSE
Coconut Flan/Rum Cake /Roasted Pineapple
VEGETARIAN OPTION:
FIRST COURSE/SNACKS
Jalapeño & Scallion Hushpuppies
Fried Okra/Green Bean Remoulade
Tostones/Sour Orange Mojo
SECOND COURSE
Trinidadian Corn Soup/ Buss up Shut Roti
THIRD COURSE
Jerk Cauliflower/Coconut Rice & Peas
Coconut Collard Greens
FOURTH COURSE
Coconut Flan/Rum Cake/Roasted Pineapple
Chef Compton and co-author Osayi Endolyn will be on-site for photos and autographs and will be participating in a few brief guided Q&As throughout the evening. Signed copies of the book are available for $37.50 and can be purchased when making a reservation.
WHEN/WHERE: The Kwéyòl / Creole book launch dinner will take place at Compère Lapin at The Old No. 77 Hotel, 535 Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. Reservations are available from 5:30PM – 9PM and can be made HERE.
