Travel That Matters - Nina Compton (James Beard Award-Winning Chef): Restaurant Recommendations for New Orleans, Tips for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tasty Local Spots in Saint Lucia

Nina Compton (James Beard Award-Winning Chef): Restaurant Recommendations for New Orleans, Tips for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tasty Local Spots in Saint Lucia

07/25/23 • 35 min

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Including a long list of restaurants in New Orleans, Nina Compton (James Beard award winning Saint Lucian chef currently living in New Orleans and 2nd place winner of Top Chef) gives listeners of this "Travel That Matters" episode countless travel tips for culinary destinations, including Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

As Saint Lucia is her home country, she dives deep into tasty local spots most tourists don't know about, what her Saint Lucian family eats for Christmas, and how her journey to becoming a chef started in Saint Lucia. (Fun fact: Nina's dad was the first Prime Minister of independent Saint Lucia!)

Now she's been calling New Orleans home for over 8 years and gives us insider tips of where to eat and what types of food you can find in New Orleans, if you know what to look for. She also gives chef recommendations of what to order at her restaurant, Compere Lapin.

Of course, she also talks about her experience on Top Chef, and much more.

In the wrap, Bruce sits down with John Cox, preeminent contemporary Bahamian artist and executive director of arts and culture at Baha Mar.John tells us about the Bahamas Culinary & Arts festival at Baha Mar this October and why the Bahamas (and all of the Caribbean) is an exciting place to be as an artist right now.

A special thanks to Stonestreet Estate Vineyards for sponsoring the show today. Don't forget, listeners of the Master Chef Series can receive exclusive access to Stonestreet wines and experiences including some unique sets chosen by Bruce, along with a complimentary Single Vineyard tasting for two at the estate. Head over to Stonestreetwines.com/Travel to access these incredible wines—and don’t forget to use code TRAVEL to book your complimentary tasting.

Thank you also to the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel and the Frame Brasserie for sponsoring this episode of the Travel That Matters’ Master Chef series. To learn more about the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel Hotel, visit pullmanparistoureiffel.com. Also, check out framebrasserie.com to book your Eiffel-tower-view table today.

Relevant Links: Bywater American bistro https://bywateramericanbistro.com/ Compere Lapin (New Orleans) http://comperelapin.com/ Addis Nola (Ethiopian New Orleans) https://www.addisnola.com/ Dakar (Senegalese New Orleans) https://www.addisnola.com/ Jewel of the South (Cocktails New Orleans) https://www.jewelnola.com/ Marjie’s Grill (New Orleans) https://www.marjiesgrill.com/ Fritai (Haitian New Orleans) https://fritai.com/ Fond Doux (Saint Lucian Resort) https://fonddouxresort.com/ Baha Mar Culinary Arts Festival https://bahamar.com/bahamas-culinary-arts-festival/ Alice Yard (Trinidad Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/aliceyardinsta/ Fresh Milk (Barbados Art Collective) https://www.instagram.com/freshmilkbarbados/?hl=en

To learn more about Nina Compton or any of her projects, check out https://www.instagram.com/ninacompton/?hl=en

To learn more about John Cox, check out: https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnedwardcox/?hl=en

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Of course, she also talks about her experience on Top Chef, and much more.

To learn more about Nina Compton or any of her projects, check out https://www.instagram.com/ninacompton/?hl=en

To learn more about John Cox, check out: https://www.instagram.com/iamjohnedwardcox/?hl=en

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Curtis Stone (Host of Take Home Chef): Unique Ingredients in Australia, Travel Adventures Across Hawaii, Burgundy, & California, Inspiration for Italy (Piedmont, Sicily)

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Hawaii, Burgundy, Australia, and California are just some of the places internationally known chef, TV host, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and chef-owner Curtis Stone talks about on this episode of "Travel That Matters" with award-winning travel writer and editor Bruce Wallin.

Curtis shares insider tips on all the amazing, unknown places in Australia he’s been to and what's special about the Australian cuisine and the traditions that accompany it. Curtis goes into detail about the foods and ingredients you need to eat when you’re in Australia and where to find them, because you won’t find them anywhere else.

Everyone knows Italy has delicious food, but Curtis shares tips on where to find new culinary experiences beyond the hot spots like Rome, Florence, and Sicily. In fact, he provides an actionable step you can take to find authentic food in all of the countries you’re visiting and shares advice on how to plan your next vacation.

Curtis also tells listeners about his latest projects and the new spots where you can find his delicious cooking.

In the wrap, Bruce sits down with acclaimed Michelin starred Chef George Mendes. Chef Mendes joins Raffles Boston, opening later this summer, as chef to open the signature restaurant Amar and lead the culinary program, which also includes a sleek day to night bar and terrace, and a street side cafe. He was previously the executive chef at the New York Michelin-starred restaurant Aldea.

To learn more about Raffles Boston and the culinary program, visit https://www.raffles.com/boston

To learn more about Curtis Stone or any of his projects, visit https://www.curtisstone.com/

To find out more about George Mendes. visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mendes-31b3281bb/

A special thanks to Stonestreet Estate Vineyards for sponsoring the show today. Don't forget, listeners of "Travel That Matters" can receive exclusive access to Stonestreet wines and experiences including some unique sets chosen by Bruce, along with a complimentary Single Vineyard tasting for two at the estate. Head over to Stonestreetwines.com/Travel to access these incredible wines—and don’t forget to use code TRAVEL to book your complimentary tasting.

Thank you also to Accor and Girafe restaurant by Paris Society for sponsoring this episode of Travel That Matters. To learn more about Girafe, visit https://girafe-restaurant.com/

Links and mentions:

Maude: https://www.mauderestaurant.com/
Gwen: https://www.gwenla.com/
Marques de Riscal: https://www.marquesderiscal.com/en/marques-de-riscal-reserva
Belmond Hotel, Maroma: https://www.belmond.com/hotels/north-america/mexico/riviera-maya/belmond-maroma-resort-and-spa/
Indian Star: https://www.indianstar.com.au/
Topanga Social: https://www.eatplaytopangasocial.com/
Amar, Raffles Boston (Opening Summer 2023): https://www.raffles.com/boston/dining/amar/
Long-Bar, Raffles Boston: https://www.raffles.com/boston/dining/long-bar-and-terrace/
Girafe: https://paris-society.com/en/table/girafe/

Travel That Matters is a CurtCo Media Production:

Host: Bruce Wallin
Producer: AJ Moseley
Marketing Director: Catrin Skaperdas
Music: Joey Salvia

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undefined - Anne-Cecile Degenne (Top Chef France): Trekking Through Mongolia, Eating Wild Dishes in Korea, Opening Restaurants in Top Hotels, Surprising Sustainability Concepts, Blending French and Asian Cultures and Cooking

Anne-Cecile Degenne (Top Chef France): Trekking Through Mongolia, Eating Wild Dishes in Korea, Opening Restaurants in Top Hotels, Surprising Sustainability Concepts, Blending French and Asian Cultures and Cooking

Anne-Cecile Degenne is the executive corporate chef for Accor’s Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery, and Emblems hotel brands, overseeing more than 100 boutique restaurant concepts around the globe. Her work and personal travels—which include trekking through Mongolia for two months—have given her a unique perspective on global cuisine, which she shares in this fun and informative interview with Bruce.

Classically trained in France, Anne-Cecile has taken her talents from the Caribbean and New York to Korea and Vietnam. She shares her tips and tricks on how to discover the best authentic food culture in every new city she visits, as well as some of the lessons she’s learned about kitchen culture in different countries and how it has influenced her as a chef and traveler.

Anne-Cecile also talks about a number of the exciting new hotel and restaurant projects from Accor, including a new Sofitel in Benin, an MGallery in Nairobi, and a Sofitel Legend in Panama.

Finally, Chef Degenne tells a story about her most memorable meal in Korea, one that many people might get pretty squeamish about!

Thank you to Accor for being the exclusive sponsor for this episode. To learn more about any of the hotels, food concepts, or upcoming projects mentioned today, visit https://group.accor.com/.

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