Although a chef by title, chef Matt is not (just) a chef, he’s a cultural artist, culinary storyteller, and New Orleans culture ambassador.
“I’ve always been an artist, whether it be the painting, drawing, or sculpting that I did as a kid and eventually earned a university degree in, to later creating music for a time, I’ve looked at the world and how I interact with it through a creative lens. Nowadays, food is the medium I use to say what I want to say, tell the stories I want and feel should be told, express the love and passion I have for my heritage, and share pieces of myself with those interested.
I’m very proud of my Creole heritage and want to share the things about it that warm my heart and soul; from personal history and connection, to the overall history and way of life of the city of New Orleans.”