Nina Compton

BRINGING A TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN TO THE CRESCENT CITY

STORY BY DANIEL DUBUISSON

In the realm of Louisiana, a tastemaker is a culinary maestro, blending traditions with innovations. A tastemaker elevates flavors, setting trends with a dash of creativity and a pinch of Southern charm. They’re the go-to gurus, turning ingredients into a symphony that tantalizes taste buds and ensnares senses. When it comes to the best of the best tastemakers today, a name that immediately comes to mind is the incomparable Nina Compton. Born and raised on the small Caribbean island of St. Lucia, educated in England, and now spearheading a handful of New Orleans’ most buzzed-about restaurants, Nina has crafted a unique perspective on food within Louisiana foodways. She left her island home with the intention of becoming a chef, enrolled in culinary school in the United States, and has been raising…

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Louisiana Cookin' (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2024

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