Today we’re talking with Serigne Mbaye, a 26-year-old Senagalese chef based in New Orleans. Even with just a few years of professional cooking experience, Serigne has been getting a lot of attention for his passion for introducing Americans to Senagalese food. He was named an Eater Young Gun in 2018, and he’s worked in Michelin starred restaurants in both San Francisco and New York, but now he’s found his home in New Orleans where he’s hosting regular pop-up dinners exploring the connections between the foods of Louisiana and Senegal.