One of the most powerful elements of the Festival Jazz Nouvelle-Orléans à la Goutte d’Or is its mission to educate global audiences about the richness of New Orleans culture—and food is one of our greatest storytellers. Chef Jay Kazi brought this mission to life through an unforgettable culinary demonstration of shrimp étouffée, showcasing the “holy trinity” of New Orleans cooking and the deep cultural roots of Creole cuisine. Set in the heart of the Goutte d’Or neighborhood, her session wasn’t just about cooking, it was about sharing history, tradition, and identity through flavor. 🎷🦐 Merci, Chef Jay, for showing the world that jazz isn’t the only thing that cooks in New Orleans. #JazzInternationalInitiative #ChefJayKazi #CulturalExchange #CreoleCuisine #ShrimpEtouffee #FestivalJazzNouvelleOrléans #NOLAJazzMuseum #NewOrleansCulture #CulturalExchange