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A Taste of Alma: The Story of Honduran New Orleans

Today, Executive Chef Melissa is a noteworthy foodie who has been on multiple national television shows, including the Food Network’s: Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped. However, in the rich culinary palette of New Orleans, Executive Chef Melissa see’s something on the plate, because not too many people from New Orleans have had the pleasure of experiencing Honduran cuisine…

Chef Melissa Araujo’s Upcoming Bywater Cafe

Born in Honduras and raised in New Orleans, Araujo cooked in the kitchens of high-end spots like Doris Metropolitan and Restaurant R’evolution before leaving town to work in Italy. After returning, Araujo launched pop-up Alma, getting her start in former Central City food hub Roux Carre (also home to Chef Tunde Wey’s pop-up Saartj for a time). Araujo wanted the opportunity to test out her idea, which was to educate diners about Honduran cuisine by focusing on dishes associated with each region. It worked.

Merry multicultural Christmas New Orleans

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