Winning the 2024 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant is a major accolade for Chef Serigne Mbaye’s New Orleans eatery, Dakar NOLA, and an honor that will open American eyes to the wonders of African cuisine. As a fine dining establishment, it also represents an evolution for African cuisine in America, having previously been associated with the modest fare of Southern home cooking.
America’s Best New Restaurant Celebrates the Flavors of West Africa
