The Best New Restaurant in the Country is in New Orleans | On The Line

The Best New Restaurant in the Country is in New Orleans | On The Line | Bon Appétit

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9 ай бұрын

“The waitlist at Dakar is about 40-50 people every single day. We serve all of our guests at once so it can be a challenge.” Bon Appetit spends a day on the line with Sharena Smith, Sous Chef at Dakar NOLA in New Orleans, a Senegalese restaurant that serves a 7-course tasting menu to all its customers at once and winner of the James Beard Best New Restaurant 2024.
Director: Lisa Paradise
Director of Photography: Alejandro Moreno
Editor: Jamie Gordon
Featuring: Sharena Smith
Director of Culinary Production: Kelly Janke
Creative Producer: Lisa Paradise
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa; Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Calvin Blue Jr
Assistant Camera: Valery DaGrain
Audio Engineer: Thomas Walsh
Production Assistant: Shari Wilson; Ashley Bush
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Additional Editor: JC Scruggs
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Special Thanks: Effie Richardson & Serigne Mbaye
& The Dakar NOLA Family
Filmed on Location at Dakar NOLA
3814 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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@jlcrimm1 9 ай бұрын

Extreme respect to the executive chef. I'm sure Bon Apetit contacted him about making a video about him and his restaurant, most chefs and new restaurant owners would jump at the chance to be the star of the show; instead he asked that they follow his young apprentice who he is clearly very proud of. That's a sign of a true leader.

@mon6745 9 ай бұрын

This!!!

@itsjovoni 8 ай бұрын

Chef Seringe is the best!

@joshevans3452 8 ай бұрын

On the Line often follows Sous. The idea is to give a view of what day to day cooking is like.

@divvockorigi8806 8 ай бұрын

he probs really shy

@ndb_1982 8 ай бұрын

@@divvockorigi8806Sure. Let's believe negativity instead of respect.

@taliacadet7 9 ай бұрын

I dined here in October. By far one of the best meals I’ve had in my life. The communal dining experience is one of a kind. Chef Serigne is really dedicated to empowering his front and back of house team and letting them shine. I highly recommend if you’re in New Orleans.

@lashawnames9066 8 ай бұрын

What was the price point please? And was the Dakar spice super 🔥?

@travelingtootie6945 8 ай бұрын

@@lashawnames9066$150 per person

@BUTTERBABYSTORIES 8 ай бұрын

I did too

@Shermar 7 ай бұрын

@@BUTTERBABYSTORIES ~ What was your experience like?

@sharinaross1865 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I would visit cause of your review.

@nigelkhan9278 8 ай бұрын

This young lady’s drive, skill, passion, clear, precise instructions is a credit to her head chef and her commitment to excellence. This is on my bucket list.

@bhigdaddymark 8 ай бұрын

Mine TOO, here I come New Orleans!

@diginandpitchin 8 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to try it. 😊

@jazzgill4011 6 ай бұрын

Whatever. She didn't salt the fish like him. He showed her how to cut the fish and she's still cutting it wrong. Not about learning, it's about following instructions

@mgsparky8870 4 ай бұрын

Yea, shes speaking like a white person. Hence great things will come.

@agapen7454 4 ай бұрын

At least she's trying. It's called learning.@@jazzgill4011

@SarahR5338 9 ай бұрын

The best part of this video is that most kitchens run like this. You don't have to be an ego-maniacal chef that yells at the staff. A well run kitchen has discipline and respect.

@km_6181 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 👏🏾

@rukam3 3 ай бұрын

You mean not like Ramsey 😂

@pagethreemodel 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@user-ns8kc2wc8o 2 ай бұрын

@rukam3 I mean when you have over 10 Michelin stars you are kinda different lmao no shade but it's levels thank you

@Alsry1 Ай бұрын

@@user-ns8kc2wc8o he only yells for tv

@christianbolze7092 8 ай бұрын

I love that people give african cuisine the respect it deserves!

@diopfifi4937 8 ай бұрын

Yes ❤

@Laitalafraise 8 ай бұрын

...Finally!

@bhigdaddymark 8 ай бұрын

No matter which country, African food is absolutely stunning.

@lemuhuru 7 ай бұрын

Honestly, most just don't know what it is. If Africans shops of this caliber popped up through major cities in the country it would be very exotic and take off

@Councils-Girl 7 ай бұрын

The Chef and his staff earned their respect!!! Awesome teamwork ❤

@josephdreamhouse 8 ай бұрын

I am a classically trained chef and this is huge that he trust her. She knows what she is doing. He is a young executive chef. That’s wonderful!

@TehUltimateSnake 3 ай бұрын

cuz dey b fuccin

@ItzBwo 8 ай бұрын

Young, black owned, extremely reverent to their culture and heritage, and CLEARLY talented. There is nothing to not love about this restaurant. Would love to dine there one day

@snip3rzer017 5 ай бұрын

Why does black owned matter?

@smrfam1 4 ай бұрын

This is America everything revolves around raise unfortunately@@snip3rzer017

@Sofi-ji4jl 4 ай бұрын

because there haven't been a lot of restaurants in the US that are black owned, it's a lovely accomplishment. @@snip3rzer017

@TehUltimateSnake 3 ай бұрын

Zero diversity.

@pagethreemodel 3 ай бұрын

@@TehUltimateSnakebe quiet.

@theycallmemeraa 8 ай бұрын

I went to school with this amazing soul. Motivating is an understatement. Keep going girly!❤️

@adeneo.g6456 7 ай бұрын

She's a beautiful young lady. Very sweet 💕

@yafabulous4683 8 ай бұрын

I’m so proud of my country Senegal 🇸🇳 such an honor

@KombersBlanket-mj3gy 8 ай бұрын

Can you put it together

@diopfifi4937 8 ай бұрын

Yes sis me too ❤🇸🇳❤

@KombersBlanket-mj3gy 7 ай бұрын

@@diopfifi4937 sealy goose

@elgreconegro5775 8 ай бұрын

The team having a meal together before feeding everyone else tells you everything you need to know about a kitchen. I worked in so many restaurants. I gotta eat there.

@andrewlewis8223 9 ай бұрын

I ate here a couple months ago! There's been a lot of buzz surrounding it and wow, it was one of the best meals I've ever had. Worth a stop if you're in town

@neneyounge 8 ай бұрын

What did you get?

@amab1853 7 ай бұрын

I definitely will visit when I visit New Orleans. I live in Harlem NYC & there are alot of Senegalese restaurants here as well.

@rubyclark7595 3 ай бұрын

Thanks.... going to NOLA soon.

@OmendsFavor 20 күн бұрын

Akara is Nigerian in name but its bean fritters eaten in West African countries… Koose in Ghana but Akara in Nigeria.

@walkinprogress88 8 ай бұрын

First of all thank you to Bon appétit to showcase the professionalism of both of the chefs ! The lady chef is the type of sous chef you need for your business! As a Senegalese men I’m extremely proud to see that Senegalese food is getting its recognition! When im in New Orleans this place is a must for me! ❤

@diopfifi4937 8 ай бұрын

❤❤ 🇸🇳🇸🇳❤❤❤

@russca67 8 ай бұрын

Sign of a great leader: He is instructing, supporting and letting her rock and roll! Great job food seems amazing it's on my list

@nylalh 9 ай бұрын

Such an infectious smile and inviting aura. Also really humble. Love her

@DuDieselDude 9 ай бұрын

wif

@TedlaEKHAN 8 ай бұрын

As Senegambian, I approve. I cannot wait to visit and taste your take on our cuisine.

@blazelion9883 8 ай бұрын

Also a senegambian I approve

@usedByGod 8 ай бұрын

Her professionalism is bar none. Her skin is beautiful. Natural and glowing. Testament to her intake of the food she eats and water. The food looks amazing😋. The owner and executive Chef, Awesome

@shaunadillon9600 8 ай бұрын

Skin is gorgeous

@usedByGod 8 ай бұрын

@@shaunadillon9600 girl yes. I want that type of skin

@kimberlyjohnson9604 7 ай бұрын

This is the most professional, well spoken and respectful workplaces I've seen. The young Chef , Sharena Smith, who hosted this behind the scenes daily operations, deserves a standing ovation! I hope to dine here in the near future. I wish Dakar & Staff the best! Great job ❤

@chocolateserenity 16 күн бұрын

Dope restaurant culture. This is beautiful. I live in Nola and will definitely be visiting. 🤎

@JimmySting 9 ай бұрын

Ate hear back in April - it was amazing. The menu/format has evolved a little bit since then, but can vouch that the food and those sauces (especially the yassa) are top notch. The head chef is also super nice and chatted with us and other guests after the meal - seemed very humble.

@yummymommy4717 8 ай бұрын

Very empowering to see African helping African. The soul of mother Africa with all her glory shines through this young lady. Love and success all the way!

@vergespierre4271 8 ай бұрын

We arent african though but American. But major success to their business

@yummymommy4717 8 ай бұрын

@@vergespierre4271 sure honey bun, the sky above Nola is blue as well!

@emilyellis4860 8 ай бұрын

@@vergespierre4271African DNA is in all black people. So it is proper for black people in America to call themselves African American. You should not be ashamed of your ancestors, especially those whose ancestors were brought to America as slaves. You actually give the enslaved ancestors honor by not forgetting the African part.

@mscalculated3218 8 ай бұрын

@@emilyellis4860💯💥

@LovableMe137 8 ай бұрын

@@emilyellis4860well said! 👏👏

@SenegaleseTwisted 8 ай бұрын

As a Senegalese, I am super proud of Chef Serigne and how he has taught Sharena all about the authentic Senegalese dishes and how she is able to speak about them as if she actually grew up in Senegal eating these dishes. You can feel her passion and see that she really works hard. I can't wait to taste these dishes IRL! :D

@Ray-jn6nu 9 ай бұрын

She is motivating ❤ love how humble she is and knowledgeable of the Senegalese cuisine.

@Bpaynee 9 ай бұрын

I've never wanted to just straight up book a ticket after watching a video. I need to try this, this food looks gorgeous

@Daedalus510 8 ай бұрын

I want Keith Lee to come to this restaurant. 🥰 After that Atlanta catastrophe, this will be a breath of fresh pescatarian air. 😌

@krystingrant6292 8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@playcousin5497 7 ай бұрын

He was in New Orleans in August and he loved everything. May he will come back in the future

@mounze90 8 ай бұрын

I really like their take on Senegaleses cuisine. It’s really interesting seeing the classics revisited like this. That red snapper was a fish lover dream 😍

@user-cs1df2nv8h 3 ай бұрын

She is so phenomenal, she motivated me to get up and clean my house. No joke.

@74alyse 11 күн бұрын

I see the sister in the kitchen background she was back there cleaning.

@RGibson116 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate the manner in which the food is selected, prepped and presented. There appears to be much respect between the owner and the staff. The atmosphere is calm and pleasant. I would definitely plan to eat there, if I visited the area. I hope you all have continuous success!

@tadeytravels 8 ай бұрын

Senegalese food is amazing they make the best jollof rice and even own it

@mortifydflesh 8 ай бұрын

Let's not start another jollof war in the comments 😂

@firstnamelastname4427 8 ай бұрын

@@mortifydfleshI mean...jollof rice did originate in Senegal so if anyone deserves to take the crown it's them.

@mortifydflesh 8 ай бұрын

@@firstnamelastname4427 I honestly haven't tried Senegalese jollof, but I can't wrap my brain around anything possibly being better than well made naija jollof. Hehehe... I'm Nigerian so maybe it's just my bias. Hehehe

@somina4003 8 ай бұрын

I haven't even eaten any Senegalese food but I know it must be tasty thanks to Mark Wiens. He really made me want to try Senegalese food

@herminiachavez1973 7 ай бұрын

More restaurants need to include family dinner! Not only does it give the owners and staff the opportunity to go over whats in store for the day and it give the employees opportunity to taste the food and explain to the quest.

@davidh9823 8 ай бұрын

Whenever I get to New Orleans, I will definitely add this restaurants to my list of places to visit. I'll be sure to make a reservation as early as possible.

@coljar100 9 ай бұрын

this young lady will have her own restaurant some day.... great vid. huge job you have..

@pcg1276 8 ай бұрын

Big respect to the head chef.This young lady will go far with his expertise and guidance.

@iplaywithsticks6194 9 ай бұрын

Sharena rocks... what a powerhouse and talent!

@mpakempake3235 8 ай бұрын

A healthy environment to work.I love the Afro-Southerm fusion.This lady is just awesome;very humble and open to learn.Eating together as a team is the best way to bond as a team.If i find myself in that part of the U.S, i will definitely come around there.❤❤❤

@denverrandy7143 9 ай бұрын

I miss living in Nawlins,live in Denver now. As a Chef of 22 years myself she did an awesome job of breaking down that beautiful Snapper!!! Can't wait to try when I visit next time.

@beardgangman 9 ай бұрын

Great multitasking, communicating, learning new techniques, and creating delicious meals ❤

@sanikiarthurs8794 8 ай бұрын

As a Sous Chef, knowledge and demonstration are on point. Keep doing what you are doing with such humility and grace.

@chrisbullock6477 8 ай бұрын

Me and my wife, just sat back with mugs filled with Latte eating cookies and enjoying this video, the food concept, culture of the food and the team!!! I'd love to go just for the restaurant.

@madjoabutterfly 8 ай бұрын

Wow fantastic, chef Shereena is amazing! Wow I've gotta try Dakar NOLA, I'm Ghanaian and Senegalese is my favorite African food! I haven't been to New Orleans since before pandemic, so must try this restaurant. Congrats to chef Cherine owner, beautiful vision snd food looks delicious!

@fatimakane3052 8 ай бұрын

Wow. MashaAllah. This is truly a great video! I am so proud of Serigne and his accomplishment. You represent! Special congrats to this promising young woman, a great chef at heart and in the making (already made!) I wish you all success and many more restaurants in the near future. The food! The menu! Extraordinaire. A true bon appetit moment! Thank you for the name Dakar, and the whole idea. Trully wonderful. Stay blessed!

@DT-ggh546 8 ай бұрын

The "family meal idea"; for the employees (just before service)!!! "👏"/superb ❤

@IslenoGutierrez 8 ай бұрын

Most restaurants in New Orleans serve a family meal for employees

@ashleymeggan 8 ай бұрын

Love it!

@bapbap22 7 ай бұрын

@@IslenoGutierrezyeah if you ain’t serving us food too nobody working there…

@IslenoGutierrez 7 ай бұрын

@@bapbap22 Family meal is a perk that New Orleans restaurants often have for their employees. It’s not mandatory and some restaurants don’t have a family meal and just give employees discounts on food dishes they have to purchase. But plenty in New Orleans do have family meal and it helps keep employee morale higher and that reflects on the preparation and service.

@DustinMichaelGibson 5 ай бұрын

Also helps utilize food scraps or minimize food waste. Better for all.

@OrganicAlumination 8 ай бұрын

Senegalese people are so extraordinary. They make the best music too

@vergespierre4271 8 ай бұрын

Lol,thats a lie 😂

@mareerogers364 8 ай бұрын

She is an ADOS American Descendant of Slavery❤❤❤❤ Awesome, baby girl!

@vergespierre4271 8 ай бұрын

@@mareerogers364 Another slow African; regurgitating a lie

@Stephanie-wh7wh 8 ай бұрын

No Nigeria and Congolese music the best

@vergespierre4271 8 ай бұрын

@Stephanie-wh7wh I feel like Africans just say dumb ish out ofca inferiority complex. Best to whom; yall in Africa or just west Africa?-lol 🤔

@tldpodnetwork 7 ай бұрын

I think I fell a little bit in love with her. Her passion and knowledge at such a young age were amazing, and it was great to see the owner/EC exude pride over his sous chef. Bravo!

@joyajohnson2216 17 күн бұрын

She’s the kind of person every chef wants in their kitchen. She’s amazing.

@sy-rahnefertari4698 8 ай бұрын

Ndokkleleen Chef Serigne ak Dakar Nola! Love the fresh take on traditional Senegambian staple dishes. Yassa, Akara, theiboudienne, thiakry, bouye,fonio,etc prepared in such a creative and refreshing way. Senegambian cuisine heavily influenced Louisiana’s cuisine as the enslaved brought their method of cooking with them. Jambalaya and paella owe it’s origin’s to Jolof rice. Slight variations, adaptations and modifications were made as people migrated. Gumbo and callaloo are variations of Soupe Kanja ( soup of okra). Bissap, Waanjo, Sobulo and sorrel amongst the many other names are variations of the same hibiscus drink. So many connections! A trip to this restaurant, a visit to the Whitney plantation and a presentation on the connections with historian Dr. Ibrahim Seck would be an amazing experience!

@ashleymeggan 8 ай бұрын

Looks INCREDIBLE and she is just absolute perfection. And honestly - what an incredible chef and owner. So rare for people with the skill and vision and artistry to also be really solid managers. Dying to try this spot next time I’m in NO.

@chefmattstockard185 8 ай бұрын

Her passion comes through! I’m most definitely going to visit this place on my next trip to N.O

@mele9131 8 ай бұрын

A Sous Chef with so much passion and commitment. You're amazing Shareena Smith!

@MeccaMakeba 8 ай бұрын

I love Senegalese food. The next time that I visit New Orleans I will make a reservation to Dakar.

@mr.ifeoluwa4591 4 ай бұрын

Senegalese food is some of the best food I have tasted.

@ibro9633 9 ай бұрын

People gather around in the community to chit chat over Ataya tea and some Suya back in Ghana...This definitely brings back memories

@divineselfentity 2 ай бұрын

This young lady is an amazing chef. She's a very hard working woman, with great integrity& Passion. And this is the type of service I expect to have when I dine in a restaurant.

@bbsugarsmurf19 8 ай бұрын

outside of the food looking phenomenal, this is what I like to see, the upper management/owner being encouraging and passing on skills that will help the sous chef all of her career, i hope to be able to eat here when I visit NO

@smb123211 8 ай бұрын

Incredible food!!! And actually the $400 (for 2 with wine & tip) was not bad considering the variety and quality of the food. Note - they do serve liquor now. My wife, slighty picky, loved every bite. Great ambiance and conversation with diners and staff. Everything was so fresh espec the fish. Highlights - a sauce with "melted" okra- odd, geat depth. The carrots - yes, "plain" carrots were unlike anything I'd ever had and the fish (we had a substitute for snapper). Throw in the interaction with the staff and the chef and it's a winner. A friend and I recently went for a day - Brennans, Mothers, Dooky Chase and Jewel of the South. Now that's a lot of eating and drinking!

@gknowles9172 8 ай бұрын

I love her energy. The food looks AMAZING!

@jaydelynette 8 ай бұрын

i loved everything about this. i can see that the culture of family is very evident even in communication throughout the team! i am def putting this on my things to do list for next year !!!! already looking at dates to come on as we speak haha.

@lwandoh1834 9 ай бұрын

She is so awesome, wishing all the best for her ♥️ she is so so beautiful and that smile takes the cup.

@rileyracheleNO 8 ай бұрын

I love when cultures fuse in the city the restaurant is opened in brings out the best creativity

@edblair929 9 ай бұрын

Food looks amazing. The young lassie clearly loves her job and is proud of what she makes. 😊

@bookiebrown7012e 8 ай бұрын

Is tht a typing area or did you call tht young woman lassie like the dog ?

@gracea3594 8 ай бұрын

@@bookiebrown7012e Lassie means girl or young woman in Scotland/northern English. Lassie for a dog was popularised because of the movie lassie, there’s no dog breed called lassie but it was the name of the dog in that movie.

@loorlegend 8 ай бұрын

What a wonderful example of support you are to that Chef! Love that. All the food looked amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@MattSalkeldMusic 9 ай бұрын

This entire operation is pure class ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@earnestwilliams2204 8 ай бұрын

I love the energy and the respect they have for one another! It radiates through the screen.

@MarlinaDangervil 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this. I love how y’all incorporate family meals. Definitely a great bonding moment. Great job Chef Sharena, Serigne, and the entire team!

@theMK7 6 ай бұрын

I just love the way the head chef teaches. He is calm and his demonstrations are just what a student needs. He is an amazing leader. I love Sharena's enthusiasm. It made the video really beautiful to watch.

@celestialnubian 7 ай бұрын

Some people are naturally compelling. Great personality, sparkle in the eyes and a radiant glow.

@shanekabanks1344 9 ай бұрын

What an awesome interview and inside look into the day and life as the backbone of the boh! She's great at her craft and it shows! Nothing like loving what you do and I can't wait to visit. I need a bottle of that Dakar sauce 😩

@julialang4798 7 ай бұрын

I love the way the restaurant is ran, especially the family meal/meeting. Everything was professional with a touch of class… Black excellence 💫💫💫

@professlch6347 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful owners and staff; beautiful food. LOVE the energy of the professionalism that permeated the realm.

@gusaugustus7895 8 ай бұрын

Sous Chef Shareena is Awesome! Mad respect to this sister's professionalism and passion. Chef Serigne Mbaye is a master teacher and culinary/cultural artist. Respect! I dined here recently. I will say, it's more than great food--it is a culinary journey of cuisine, culture, and hospitality.

@jemimaafriyie8965 7 ай бұрын

You made me want to even go there and eat 😢😢😢😢

@BlueMusicful 8 ай бұрын

This was such a cool video to watch. Love her personality! If this restaurant is open when I go back to NOLA, I’ll stop by.

@sunbaby1190 8 ай бұрын

Added to my list of restaurants to go to! I love that West African food is getting more love. Respect to all these chefs 🙏👏

@anels1581 2 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS TO EACH AND EVERY EMPLOYEE THERE!!! an AMAZING video to watch! The chef has FULL CONFIDENCE in her SKILLS he FULLY TRUST HER!!! I. LOVE. IT. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@maryh-w8647 4 ай бұрын

Extremely, extremely impressed with her (chef) dedication to achieving excellence, personal performance, her knowledge of everything that’s going on in the kitchen and the ability to explain as well as perform her duties (multitask) at the same time are simply phenomenal. Im 75 and in awe of her abilities at such a young age. While residing in another state (Florida) I know it will be highly unlikely yet it still would be such a memorable experience to dine in your restaurant.

@user-yf8lb4hf2c 7 ай бұрын

I love the “family meal”! Taking the time to share a meal with loved-ones is vital.

@heafie 7 ай бұрын

This was incredible! I don't even like fish but I couldn't stop watching and my mouth was watering! This young lady seems so warm, bubbly and very talented. To top it all off, the owner is a sweetheart and very attractive. Very impressive indeed! 🖤👏🏿

@miss1905 8 ай бұрын

What a talented women,well done sister!! 🎉🎉 much love to you,i see so much success for you !

@Amornature 8 ай бұрын

She seems like a genuinely kindhearted person

@BeastMortThe 9 ай бұрын

What a fantastic personality she has, so pleasant and a beautiful smile. I wish I could be lucky and hit the lottery, so I can take two nights a week to visit restaurants that serve different types of foods. I'm not usually a big fan of fish (unless it's breaded flounder lol), but the assortment of courses they have here look outright mouth watering. I was a little bummed that the video couldn't have been long enough to see the complete prep of all dishes before serving started, but non the less... it was very interesting and enjoyable.

@mikeboshko2623 8 ай бұрын

Looks great. I wish they explained a bit more about Senegalese food. I'd like to go to Senegal and try it out

@mareerogers364 8 ай бұрын

I ate more Lebanese food when I was in Senegal😂😂😂

@Me_839 8 ай бұрын

Wow! She is so intelligent & inviting. So much respect that she shows for her place of employment. She embodies what that restaurant represents. She’s so pleasant as well.

@BOBMAN1980 8 ай бұрын

For over two-decades, I cooked all over the USA, and for several years in New Orleans. (Switched professions several years ago.) My experiences and observations have made me very cynical about most New Orleans restaurants. This place, however, looks really legit. It will not be a mistake going here.

@aissatamuhammad2581 8 ай бұрын

Yassa is one of the tastiest dishes I've ever eaten!!! Everyone should try it...& if you like Chinese fried rice, Jollof is an excellent replacement 😋😋😋

@mareerogers364 8 ай бұрын

I can make some serious Yassa!

@aissatamuhammad2581 8 ай бұрын

@@mareerogers364 it's sooooo delicious 😋 everybody should be making it!!!

@hotchocolategirl1der 8 ай бұрын

I wish I could watch her and everyone else there, every day, on a live stream.

@PhillipSiddiq 24 күн бұрын

5:00....she is a keeper chef😂! You could hear her smile through out her presentation. Salute!

@brianwatts5951 9 ай бұрын

I literally have reservations tomorrow night I’m so excited

@The_Green_Queen 9 ай бұрын

Do tell!

@bfolez9639 9 ай бұрын

How was it?!

@mauriceshavers8871 8 ай бұрын

Well?

@user-lj3wd7th2m 8 ай бұрын

Amazing! As a New Orleanian, I was admittedly confused by the supper club/one menu/ mass seating concept initially, however; it now occurs to me that I must prioritize this restaurant on my list! Seeing as our restaurants start with a whisper, then buzz, then onto “Talk of the town” then ‘national press’ --- just know that I am hereby kicking myself to get down here before this place becomes a lottery!

@call_me_ping 8 ай бұрын

Chef Smith is fantastic! Echoing others: really respect your knowledge, passion, and love seeing your skill and genuinity shine!

@embellirMemphis 6 ай бұрын

I run a small bistro in Gallaway Tennessee and this video has been one of the most inspirational that I have viewed. Becoming familiar with a different cuisine, Senegalese, has been wonderful. The concept, food, chef, and sous chef are awesome. Congratulations and continued success!

@ChefCoachBass 8 ай бұрын

Thank you chef Serigne and Sharena for showing us outstanding dishes. Whenever I come in the South and I’ll try to stop by. Keep it up Diadieuf!

@happinesslane7402 8 ай бұрын

Very professional, respectful, driven!!! Love it!

@theajayieffect 8 ай бұрын

This video was so soul filling. I cant wait to visit. ❤⚜️

@bigvalley4987 3 ай бұрын

Much respect to this young Lady. You make my people proud🫶🏾🙏🏾

@husseinmiami 7 ай бұрын

Great kitchen very clean . Jollof looks amazing. Respect to the chef and staff . 🙌

@guided_222 8 ай бұрын

I love seeing succesful black women being their own boss! I'll definitely visit this restaurant!

@IslenoGutierrez 8 ай бұрын

Race shouldn’t matter though

@sunkissed38queen89 8 ай бұрын

OMG 😮 This food looks soooo delicious!!!! And these are some beautiful chef’s! NO will be my next vacation destination!

@bhigdaddymark 8 ай бұрын

Simply WONDERFUL and this young lady is utterly superb! We MUST fly to New Orleans just to dine at this superb restaurant FIRST, then move on to the many more of the fine cuisine restaurants that New Orleans has to offer. BRAVO to the owners and their entire staff and thanks for your existence on the fine dining front, again BRAVISSIMO‼️