Where to Find the Best Chefs in North Louisiana This Summer

If you haven’t experienced the Society of the Golden Fork, imagine being the city's top food critic for a night, tasting the absolute "creme de la creme" from our local culinary stars.

Summer Session tickets are officially on sale, and the stakes are high. These six chefs are sharpening their knives to bring you bold, standout dishes, and your vote helps decide who advances to the final showdown at Prize Fest.

Meet Your Summer Session Contenders:

Chef Jasmine Cherry (Noble Savage/Boujee Bites): Bringing 15 years of industry expertise and bold Southern creativity to the table.

Chef Dalia Willis: Merging traditional Puerto Rican roots with the Southern influences of her home in Shreveport.

Chef Kelsie Mayeaux: A Mamou native with Cajun flavors in her bloodline and seven years of experience at Gibbons Fine Grill.

Chef Lalo (El Cabo Verde): Hailing from Oaxaca, Mexico, Lalo brings a decade of dedication learned under the mentorship of Gabriel Balderas.

Chef Oscar Davis (Frank’s Pizza Napoletana): A Shreveport native who honed his skills alongside Wolfgang Puck before returning home to lead Frank’s kitchen.

Chef Sanela Tomic (Bella Fresca/Sauvage): A global citizen blending Balkan heritage with three decades of international culinary travel.

The Summer Dinner Schedule:

June 1: Jasmine Cherry

June 15: Chef Lalo

June 21: Oscar Davis

July 6: Kelsie Mayeaux

July 13: Dalia Willis

July 19: Sanela Tomic

Don't wait, these seats fill up fast. Grab your tickets here and help shape the future of the Shreveport food scene.