Dakar NOLA’s Chef Serigne Mbaye is a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef in the South, earning recognition for cuisine that bridges Senegal and New Orleans. “Southern food really defined American cuisine to me,” Mbaye said. “And without West African inspiration, there is no Southern food.” Tap the link in our bio to watch the full interview. #JamesBeardAwards #DakarNOLA #NewOrleans #NewOrleansFood #NewOrleansCusine #SouthernFood #Food #LocalNews #News