Our Chef - Le Meritage at The Maison Dupuy - New Orleans French Quarter Restaurant

Chef Michael Farrell

"N'AWLINS IN A MINUTE" interview with Chef Michael

Executive Chef MichaelFarrell brings national acclaim(DiRöNA, WineSpectator, and Zagat, to name a few) and his distinctive New American cuisine to the spectacular new New Orleans restaurant Le Meritage at the Maison Dupuy in the French Quarter, opening March 6, 2009.

Formerly Owner/Executive Chef of Nantucket’s renowned Summer House Restaurant, Michael’s passion for all things southern drew him back to his culinary roots to be a part of Maison Dupuy’s renaissance. His seasonally-changing menus focus on the region’s best available organic and locally harvested ingredients.

Utilizing the very best that our region has to offer such as Louisiana raised game and Gulf seafood, Farrell has created dishes such as Speckled Gulf Trout with Fava Bean Succotash and Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp and Cream Grits with Cajun Tasso and Red-Eye Gravy… “Diners’ tastes and interests are changing and evolving. We plan to give them a fresh, modern experience,” notes Morty Valldejuli, General Manager of the Maison Dupuy.

Previously at the helm of several distinguished establishments including Castle Pines Country Club, Beano’s Cabin, and Saddle Ridge in Beaver Creek Colorado, Chef Farrell’s culinary style, which he describes as “Wine Inspired Cuisine,” will join a strong wine-pairing program headed by Sommelier Walter Bertot. Chef Farrell’s arrival to New Orleans brings unique, upscale fare to this wine centered restaurant with an elegant, yet relaxed, French Quarter dining setting.

Says Farrell, “It is the realization of a dream for my family to have this opportunity. I married a girl from New Orleans and we have long sought the opportunity to move back and raise our family here. I am proud to now call myself a New Orleanian.”

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"N'AWLINS IN A MINUTE" interview with Chef Michael