ELLE Gourmet Taste Talks https://podcast.ausha.co/elle-gourmet-taste-talks Taste Talks is the official podcast of ELLE Gourmet (http://ellegourmet.ca), Canada's premium food, wine and culinary travel magazine. Join host Catherine Lefebvre as she sits down with the chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers and tastemakers shaping food culture in Canada and around the world. Each episode goes beyond the plate to explore the people, places and ideas behind today's most exciting restaurants, culinary destinations and food trends. If you love discovering remarkable meals, remarkable places and the people behind them, Taste Talks is your seat at the table. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. en Jacqueline Howe Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:41:20 +0000 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:41:20 +0000 feeds@ausha.co (Ausha) Ausha (https://www.ausha.co) ca ELLE Gourmet Jacqueline Howe jhowe@ellispark.co Taste Talks is the official podcast of ELLE Gourmet (http://ellegourmet.ca), Canada's premium food, wine and culinary travel magazine. Join host Catherine Lefebvre as she sits down with the chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers and tastemakers shaping food culture in Canada and around the world. Each episode goes beyond the plate to explore the people, places and ideas behind today's most exciting restaurants, culinary destinations and food trends. If you love discovering remarkable meals, remarkable places and the people behind them, Taste Talks is your seat at the table. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false no no yes episodic ELLE Gourmet jhowe@ellispark.co Taste Talks is the official podcast of ELLE Gourmet (http://ellegourmet.ca), Canada's premium food, wine and culinary travel magazine. Join host Catherine Lefebvre as she sits down with the chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers and tastemakers shaping food culture in Canada and around the world. Each episode goes beyond the plate to explore the people, places and ideas behind today's most exciting restaurants, culinary destinations and food trends. If you love discovering remarkable meals, remarkable places and the people behind them, Taste Talks is your seat at the table. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. false Support us! Arts Society & Culture https://image.ausha.co/VQaacWRDIsXUGIfp7HcCMzifGLt3D7L481DiirqW_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1777225052 ELLE Gourmet Taste Talks https://podcast.ausha.co/elle-gourmet-taste-talks Chef Serigne Mbaye and the Future of West African Cuisine in New Orleans—Plus the Stories Behind the Muffuletta and Bananas Foster f829be2b010e6e379a28fb65db16c6d742a5db98 In this episode, presented by New Orleans & Company, ELLE Gourmet Editor-at-Large Catherine Lefebvre sits down with Chef Serigne Mbaye and Dr. Afua Effie Richardson of Dakar NOLA, ranked No. 4 on the 2026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants list and named Best Restaurant in the American South. Chef Mbaye reflects on the rise of West African cuisine in New Orleans, the deep connections between Senegalese and Southern foodways, and how Dakar NOLA is helping redefine the city's culinary identity.

The episode also explores two of New Orleans' most iconic dishes, each revealing a different chapter in the city's rich culinary history. At Brennan's, the legendary Bananas Foster – created in the 1950s and still flambéed tableside today – captures the theatrical spirit of New Orleans dining. The muffuletta, meanwhile, traces its roots to Sicilian immigrants and Central Grocery, where the olive salad-filled sandwich became an enduring symbol of the city's Italian-American heritage. At Cochon Butcher, chefs discuss how the beloved classic continues to evolve while remaining true to its roots.

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Where to Eat in New Orleans: Our guide to the city's essential restaurants, bars and food experiences.

North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026: See which restaurants made this year's list and why they matter.


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]]> In this episode, presented by New Orleans & Company, ELLE Gourmet Editor-at-Large Catherine Lefebvre sits down with Chef Serigne Mbaye and Dr. Afua Effie Richardson of Dakar NOLA, ranked No. 4 on the 2026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants list and named Best Restaurant in the American South. Chef Mbaye reflects on the rise of West African cuisine in New Orleans, the deep connections between Senegalese and Southern foodways, and how Dakar NOLA is helping redefine the city's culinary identity.

The episode also explores two of New Orleans' most iconic dishes, each revealing a different chapter in the city's rich culinary history. At Brennan's, the legendary Bananas Foster – created in the 1950s and still flambéed tableside today – captures the theatrical spirit of New Orleans dining. The muffuletta, meanwhile, traces its roots to Sicilian immigrants and Central Grocery, where the olive salad-filled sandwich became an enduring symbol of the city's Italian-American heritage. At Cochon Butcher, chefs discuss how the beloved classic continues to evolve while remaining true to its roots.

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Continue Reading on ELLEGourmet.ca

Where to Eat in New Orleans: Our guide to the city's essential restaurants, bars and food experiences.

North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026: See which restaurants made this year's list and why they matter.


Discover more recipes, restaurant guides and culinary travel stories at ELLEGourmet.ca.

Subscribe to The Good Life newsletter and ELLE Gourmet magazine, and follow @ellegourmetca on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for more recipes, restaurant discoveries and culinary inspiration.



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]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:12:35 +0000 https://ellegourmet.ca/taste-talks-podcast/ ELLE Gourmet false Michelin,food culture,New Orleans,james beard awards,Bananas Foster,dining experiences,culinary travel,chef interviews,travel and food,dakar nola,serigne mbaye,muffuletta,brennan's,cochon butcher,west african cuisine,north america's 50 best restaurants,creole cuisine,new orleans restaurants,central grocer,new orleans food 39:51 full 1 1 2 2 In this episode, presented by New Orleans & Company (https://www.neworleans.com/), ELLE Gourmet Editor-at-Large Catherine Lefebvre sits down with Chef Serigne Mbaye and Dr. Afua Effie Richardson of Dakar NOLA, ranked No. 4 on the 2026 North Americ... ELLE Gourmet false Chef Juan Lopez Luna on How His Mexican Roots Shape the Cuisine at Montreal's Alma—Plus How to Make a Perfect Paloma 0362fe7ed945d619dfa778abe6069a15912f84b7 In this episode, presented by Tourisme Montréal, ELLE Gourmet Editor-at-Large Catherine Lefebvre sits down with Chef Juan Lopez-Luna, co-owner of Alma, recently named Best Mexican Restaurant Outside Mexico by Culinaria Mexicana. Lopez-Luna reflects on his journey from Mexico to Montreal, the rediscovery of his culinary identity and how returning to his roots transformed Alma into one of North America's most celebrated Mexican restaurants.


The episode also explores Montreal's dynamic dining scene through two additional conversations. Veteran food writer Lesley Chesterman reflects on the city's evolving culinary identity and her cookbook, A Montreal Cook: Recipes and Reflections from My Kitchen. Then, Kate Boushel – mixologist and co-owner of the Barroco Group, including Atwater Cocktail Club, Milky Way and Foiegwa—shares her recipe for the perfect paloma while discussing why the tequila-based cocktail has become a modern classic.


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]]> In this episode, presented by Tourisme Montréal, ELLE Gourmet Editor-at-Large Catherine Lefebvre sits down with Chef Juan Lopez-Luna, co-owner of Alma, recently named Best Mexican Restaurant Outside Mexico by Culinaria Mexicana. Lopez-Luna reflects on his journey from Mexico to Montreal, the rediscovery of his culinary identity and how returning to his roots transformed Alma into one of North America's most celebrated Mexican restaurants.


The episode also explores Montreal's dynamic dining scene through two additional conversations. Veteran food writer Lesley Chesterman reflects on the city's evolving culinary identity and her cookbook, A Montreal Cook: Recipes and Reflections from My Kitchen. Then, Kate Boushel – mixologist and co-owner of the Barroco Group, including Atwater Cocktail Club, Milky Way and Foiegwa—shares her recipe for the perfect paloma while discussing why the tequila-based cocktail has become a modern classic.


Continue Reading on ELLEGourmet.ca


Discover more recipes, restaurant guides and culinary travel stories at ELLEGourmet.ca.

Subscribe to The Good Life newsletter and ELLE Gourmet magazine, and follow @ellegourmetca on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for more recipes, restaurant discoveries and culinary inspiration.




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]]> Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:26:41 +0000 https://ellegourmet.ca/taste-talks-podcast/chef-juan-lopez-luna-alma-montreal ELLE Gourmet false Michelin,montreal,gourmet,recipes,food culture,paloma,chef interview,dining experiences,culinary travel,chef interviews,montreal chefs,atwater market,manu comuto,lesley chesterman,atwater cocktail club,juan lopez luna,paloma cocktail,alma montreal,montreal restaurants,modern mexican cuisine 38:46 full 1 1 1 1 In this episode, presented by Tourisme Montréal (http://mtrl.org), ELLE Gourmet Editor-at-Large Catherine Lefebvre sits down with Chef Juan Lopez-Luna, co-owner of Alma, recently named Best Mexican Restaurant Outside Mexico by Culinaria Mexicana. Lope... ELLE Gourmet false