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Delacroix Restaurant Selected as Sole U.S. Restaurant Representative for Paris Summer Celebrations
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Delacroix Restaurant, a New Orleans dining destination, was selected by the U.S. Embassy in France as the sole restaurant representative during this summer’s Paris en Seine celebrations, including Paris Plages and the internationally renowned Carnaval Tropical de Paris.
Organizers share that as Paris commemorates America’s anniversary through this year’s America250-themed festivities, Louisiana was chosen because of its unique cultural bridge between the two nations. With centuries of shared history shaping the state’s cuisine, music, language and traditions, Louisiana deeply reflects the French connection to America.
Representing that heritage, Delacroix Restaurant Chef Wiley Lewis and General Manager Roger Eyles will travel to Paris as culinary and cultural ambassadors, bringing an authentic Louisiana experience to France through food, music and hospitality. Supported by Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce, the restaurant’s participation supports the U.S. Embassy’s mission of strengthening Franco-American relationships by bringing people together through shared cultural experiences.
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“Food has a remarkable ability to bring people together,” said French Cultural Producer for Louisiana in France Emilie Vidrine. “Some of the most meaningful conversations begin around a table, and Louisiana understands that better than almost anywhere. Its culture has always been about hospitality, community and connection, making Delacroix the perfect ambassador for America during this celebration.”
The festivities, taking place over the Fourth of July holiday, will include an inauguration ceremony at the historic Petit Palais, where Chef Lewis will prepare a taste of South Louisiana for distinguished guests, including the Mayor of Paris, U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner and other civic and cultural leaders. The celebration will continue with a traditional New Orleans second line procession from the Champs-Élysées to the Eiffel Tower.
“To represent not just Louisiana, but the entire United States in Paris is one of the greatest honors of my career,” said Chef Lewis. “Every dish we serve tells a story about where we come from – the Mississippi River, the Gulf Coast, the bayous and the generations of cooks who shaped Louisiana’s cuisine. We are proud to share that story with the world and to show how New Orleans continues to connect cultures through food, music and heartfelt hospitality.”
Louisiana has preserved one of America’s oldest and most enduring relationships with France – a connection that remains alive today in its architecture, food, music, language and way of life.
The Delacroix Restaurant presence in Paris represents a milestone for the restaurant and a moment of international recognition for New Orleans and Louisiana as cultural forces whose influence extends far beyond their borders.
