Compère Lapin•Warehouse District
Caribbean•$$
Inspiration for the menu comes from the traditional Caribbean folktales featuring a mischievous rabbit named Compère Lapin that Chef Nina Compton read during her childhood in St. Lucia. Drawing on the story’s themes of exploration and play, she mixes the indigenous ingredients and rich culinary heritage of New Orleans with those of her Caribbean roots. Tapping into her classical French culinary training and deep experience with Italian cuisine, the result is a playful menu that takes food you know, and makes it food you love. Compere Lapin is located in the Old 77hotel in the warehouse district in New Orleans . The menu features Caribbean, French influences with nods to Italy as well . The cocktails program is highly regarded and has been recognized by Tales of the cocktail in 2019 . Chef Nina Compton won James beard award for 2018 Best Chef South and 2017 Best new chef by Food and Wine in 2017
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Inspiration for the menu comes from the traditional Caribbean folktales featuring a mischievous rabbit named Compère Lapin that Chef Nina Compton read during her childhood in St. Lucia. Drawing on the story’s themes of exploration and play, she mixes the indigenous ingredients and rich culinary heritage of New Orleans with those of her Caribbean roots. Tapping into her classical French culinary training and deep experience with Italian cuisine, the result is a playful menu that takes food you know, and makes it food you love. Compere Lapin is located in the Old 77hotel in the warehouse district in New Orleans . The menu features Caribbean, French influences with nods to Italy as well . The cocktails program is highly regarded and has been recognized by Tales of the cocktail in 2019 . Chef Nina Compton won James beard award for 2018 Best Chef South and 2017 Best new chef by Food and Wine in 2017