Serigne Mbaye

a year ago“ The South got something to say.“ The Wolof people of Senegal have something to say! We are absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news with you. Dakar NOLA has been honored with the prestigious 2024 @beardfoundation Award for Best New Restaurant! This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the unwavering support and dedication of our entire team and the patronage of our cherished customers. First and foremost, we extend our deepest gratitude to our talented and passionate staff. Their commitment to excellence, creativity, and hard work has been the backbone of our success. Each member of our team, from the kitchen to the front of the house, has played a vital role in earning this distinguished recognition. We are immensely proud of our team and the unique dining experience they create each day. We also want to express our heartfelt thanks to you, our valued customers. Your continued support, enthusiasm, and love for Dakar NOLA have been instrumental in our journey. Your positive feedback and patronage have helped us reach new heights. It is truly an honor to serve such a wonderful and supportive community. Winning the James Beard Award is a testament to our commitment to celebrating the rich culinary heritage of Senegal and New Orleans, and it inspires us to continue pushing the boundaries of culinary excellence. We are excited about what the future holds and look forward to welcoming you to Dakar NOLA to experience our award-winning cuisine.✨ So honored to receive the torch from @gg30000 and I look forward to inspiring many with this honor!!☄️ I would like to congratulate @jewelnola on their win for Outstanding Bar Program and chef @arvindervilkhu @saffronnola for representing our great city in the Best Chef South category. Once again, thank you for being a part of our journey and for helping us achieve this remarkable milestone. We look forward to celebrating this achievement with you.🙏🏾 📸 @ultraclay

2 years agoI’m deeply honored to share my food and stories with the world on the Netflix series show High On The Hog, Season 2. It feels great telling our own stories and controlling our own narrative, as well as reclaiming it. I thoroughly enjoyed cooking for @drjessicabharris , (a true legend) and @isawstephen @papillionart . If you haven't watched it, you must check it out! There are so many people sharing their amazing stories that give you more perspective on the influence the South and West Africa have had in inspiring American cooking. ✨ I also want to thank every single person who was a part of making this happen. Let's continue sharing our stories and inspiring one another. 💫 @dakarnola has more exciting news! Join me on a 6-day culinary journey this Spring to Dakar, Senegal. 🥂 As part of this small and intimate group of travelers, you’ll meet and have access to the tastemakers and cultural leaders of Dakar–chefs, designers, historians and scholars–while learning about its rise as the artistic capital of Africa. 🇸🇳 Trip details to be announced in December. Sign up to receive updates. Space will be limited! 🔜