Palm&Pine Guest Chef Series
The acclaimed Collaborative Guest Chef Series, hosted by French Quarter restaurant Palm&Pine (P&P), has unveiled their summer 2025 roster of esteemed guest chefs for a series of exclusive, collaborative dinners.
This collaboration upholds P&P's commitment to hospitality, connection, and fine dining cuisine in the city of New Orleans to maintain their mission of satiating guests and friends without the pretense and stuffiness. This series will be hosted by co-owners Jordan Herndon and Amarys Koenig Herndon.
"The summer series embodies the spirit of collaboration and community that Palm&Pine stands for," said Herndon in a press release. "It allows us to team up with chefs that we admire and enjoy spending time with to create something truly unique for our guests."
The award winning French Quarter restaurant has humble beginnings of creating pop-up six course dinners to serve to friends and local restaurants on their days off, and their efforts have paid off.
Event Info
The nostalgia is carried over in the summer series that will take place two Thursdays each month from June 2025 to September 2025. Each evening will deliver a five course prix fixe menu, where guests will be personally guided through each course and the inspirations behind their creations by Chef Herndon, Chef Koenig Herndon, and the guest chef of the evening.
The menus are priced between $85 and $100. A $25 deposit is required to book your table and will be applied to the final bill due and can be made through Resy or by calling (504) 814-6200. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and dinners begin promptly at 7 p.m at 308 N. Rampart St.
Guest Chef Lineup
June 5: David Barbeau - Resurrection Gardens
Chef David Barbeau created Resurrection Garden as a local community garden on Jackson Avenue to maximize availability of fresh, sustainable, and organic produce. He offers specialized catering menus, garden shopping and groceries.
July 10: Zak Walters - Sedalia
Chef Zak Walters created Sedalia out of love for the restaurant industry and customizes fresh seafood dishes with his partner. His culinary touch has graced Oklahoma, Hollywood, New York and now New Orleans.
July 31: Martha Wiggins - Café Reconcile
Chef Martha Wiggins created Cafe Reconcile with a mission to transform the lives of at-risk youth ages 16-24 through workforce development, providing job training, mentorship and the opportunity to learn life skills. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the cafe's mission.
August 14: Chip Flanagan - Formerly Ralph's on the Park
Chef Chip Flanagan has traveled to Germany on behalf of the U.S. State Department's culinary diplomacy mission and brought them the taste of authentic New Orleans cuisine. His culinary flare and affinity for public speaking is one to look out for in this series.
August 28: Sophina Uong - Mister Mao
Chef Sophina Uong is not only the owner of Mister Mao—she is the "Grand Champion Grilled Master" of the Food Network series Chopped. Chef Uong takes a trendy approach to cooking that makes her dishes exciting to eat and inclusive to everyone.
September 18: Adrian Lipscombe - @adie_eats & Enrika Williams - Fauna Foodworks
Chef Adrian Lipscombe uses her love of cooking as a platform to bring awareness to culinary traditions. Chef Enrika Williams is the owner of Fauna Foodworks, a culinary food lab that produces bohemian-chic cuisine through careful selection of ingredients.
September 25: Thomas Billie - Belly of The Beast
As a first generation Mexican American, Chef Thomas Billie created Belly of the Beast out of trust and faith in God and a mission to provide local and fresh ingredients. His thoughtfulness and passion can be tasted through his bold flavors.
For more information, you can visit Palm&Pine's website, or you can stay up to date on Instagram and Facebook.
