Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills

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About Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills

Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills is a highly acclaimed Filipino-American chef, recognized as a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2024 and a James Beard Award semifinalist. She serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Pêche Seafood Grill in New Orleans, known for its wood-fired seafood and Southern-inspired cuisine.

★Awards & Recognition

Food & Wine Best New Chef (2024)

James Beard Award Semifinalist (2024)

Chef Timeline

2013

Started working at Pêche Seafood Grill

Pêche Seafood Grill

Began her tenure at the acclaimed New Orleans seafood restaurant.

2019

Promoted to Chef de Cuisine

Pêche Seafood Grill

Assumed the leadership role in the kitchen.

2024

Awarded Food & Wine Best New Chef

Recognized by Food & Wine magazine for her culinary achievements.

2024

James Beard Award Semifinalist

Acknowledged by the prestigious James Beard Foundation.

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Chef Nicole Cabrera Mills is a highly acclaimed Filipino-American chef, recognized as a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2024 and a James Beard Award semifinalist. She serves as the Chef de Cuisine at Pêche Seafood Grill in New Orleans, known for its wood-fired seafood and Southern-inspired cuisine.

Customer Perception

Customer feedback is not explicitly provided in the search results. However, the numerous awards and recognition from prestigious culinary organizations like Food & Wine and the James Beard Foundation suggest a high level of critical acclaim and likely positive customer experiences at Pêche Seafood Grill.

Cuisine Highlights

Wood-fired seafoodRaw bar preparationsSouthern-inspired dishes

News

Named Food & Wine Best New Chef for 2024.
Recognized as a James Beard Award semifinalist.
Featured in James Beard Foundation's 'TasteTwenty' series.

Restaurants by chef

Pêche Seafood Grill

Iconic dishes

Whole Fish (Wood-fired Grill), Crudo (Raw Bar), Gumbo

Additional Details

Born and raised in the Philippines, Nicole Cabrera Mills is a proud Cagayanon and Bisdak. She has a diverse background, having lived in New York and now a prominent figure in the New Orleans culinary scene. She is also a mother to her son, Liam.

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