NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Compère Lapin at the Old No. 77 Hotel, Chef Nina Compton’s flagship eatery for sumptuous eats and creative cocktails, will welcome in the new year with a collaborative dinner with Guest Chef Yoshi Okai, the culinary visionary behind Austin’s award-winning omakase restaurant, Otoko. The 10-course dinner will take place on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 with two seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
“Yoshi and I were both Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs class of 2017 and I’ve admired his incredible talent and fierce knife skills ever since. I’m looking forward to having him here in NOLA for what will definitely be a fun night!”
Known for his infectious smile, passion for punk rock and unparalleled talent, Okai has earned raves and accolades for his 12-seat Austin restaurant which focuses on Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki. For one night only, the talented toque will join forces with Compton to create an unforgettable menu that showcases each Chef’s heritage combined with their respective home towns. Guests will enjoy 10 tantalizing courses that blend Okai’s native Kyoto with an Austin flare and Compton’s Caribbean roots with Louisiana’s bounty. Priced at $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), the menu will include dishes such as Fried Escargot; Amberjack Aguachile; Binchotan seared Hamachi with smoked tamari; Umeboshi Mochi and more.The collaborative dinner will take place on Saturday, Jan. 9, with two seatings at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reservations are very limited and can be made via www.comperelapin.com or calling (504) 599-2119. Compère Lapin is located in The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery at 535 Tchoupitoulas St. in New Orleans. Ample street parking available.
