Compère Lapin

"A New Orleans restaurant blending Caribbean flavors with European techniques, included in the festival's restaurant selection." - Clair Lorell

"A restaurant recognized for Outstanding Hospitality, led by Nina Compton." - Clair Lorell

"Chef Nina Compton dreams up a Caribbean-kissed four-course $150 spread at Compère Lapin in the Old No. 77 Hotel. Served from 5:30 to 10 p.m., dinner starts with deviled eggs with white truffle and winds up with coconut, lime, and cashew croquant, a tasty cookie with plenty of snap. Dietary accommodations are available with advanced notice." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Sunday brunch reigns at Nina Compton’s acclaimed Compère Lapin. From 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Compère serves items like an everything bagel with tuna tartar and chili cream cheese, braised pork with polenta, confit tomatoes, and sunny egg; and smothered rabbit with biscuit croquette. Don’t miss trying one of the restaurant’s delicious brunch cocktails, like the In the Valley Below (Cimmaron tequila, coffee-infused mezcal, Campari, cherry, and cacao), or opt for the bottomless brunch punch for just $20. Sweet endings include buttermilk pie with strawberry compote and zeppole with pecans and rum caramel." - Eater Staff

"Chef Nina Compton could have gone anywhere to further her meteoric career. But the St. Lucia native threw her toque into the New Orleans ring in 2012 after she was runner-up and fan favorite on Bravo’s Season 11 of Top Chef. She opened her first local restaurant, Compère Lapin at the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the Central Business District. One showstopping dish is her curried goat, a deeply layered stew studded with cashews and sweet potato gnocchi, bursting with flavors that crisscross the globe, from Trinidad to Durban." - Beth D'Addono