On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Compère Lapin will bring together some of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary cuisine for a one-night-only charity dinner. The evening will benefit the Sir John Compton Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit created in honor of Chef Nina Compton’s late father, Sir John Compton of Saint Lucia. Chef Compton, the James […]
New Orleans is renowned for its rich culinary scene, where traditional Creole and Cajun dishes meet innovative, global influences. At the forefront of this culinary renaissance are the chefs who elevate the city’s flavors, drawing from its rich cultural tapestry while infusing their unique touches. Here’s a spotlight on some of the top chefs in […]
International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8, a time traditionally spent appreciating all the women in the world and their hard work in all aspects of life. Here in New Orleans, we are known for our outstanding restaurants and their chefs, but often overlooked among all their male peers are the female chefs […]
Chef Nina Compton's retouched, refocused & redesigned restaurant reopens as BABs The wait might not have been long but it was certainly worth it as Chef Nina Compton and her husband/business partner Larry Miller unveiled BABs – Bywater American Bistro's casually sophisticated new incarnation – in January 2024. Following a brief closure for a carefully calibrated aesthetic overhaul and a strategic menu […]
The New Orleans economy is recovering from one of its toughest years to date. While things may seem to be booming, the businesses hit hardest by the pandemic are still far from safe. Many of the city's 600+ restaurants, that weren't forced to close temporarily or permanently during the pandemic, sustained losses over the last […]
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