Chef Paul Prudhomme
K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen

Chef Paul Prudhomme began his love of cooking in his mother's kitchen in south Louisiana. Today his restaurant, K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen is a favorite of connoisseurs from throughout the world, and Chef Paul's Magic Seasoning Blends are available in all of the United States and in more than 35 foreign countries.

Chef Paul has been named Restaurateur of the Year in Louisiana and was the first American-born chef to receive the coveted Merité-Agricole of the French Republic. He was named Culinarian of the Year and Culinary Diplomat by the American Culinary Federation. In 1993, the National Restaurant Association honored Chef Paul with both the College of Diplomates Award and the Thad and Alice Eure Ambassador of Hospitality Award. Nation's Restaurant News honored him as a Fine Dining Legend Award winner.

Chef Paul has been featured on all three major television networks and such publications as Bon Appetit, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveler, Time, Life, Playboy and others. The restaurant offers special menus for off-site events anywhere in the United States.

K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen is located in the historic French Quarter at 416 Chartres St., open for dinners only Monday through Saturday. For reservations, call (504) 596-2530. Magic Seasoning Blends are available in most local grocery stores, or through Chef Paul's mail order company (800) 457-2857 and online at: www.chefpaul.com.