New Orleans hosted the Bocuse d’Or Americas qualifier round in June 2024, which drew culinary talent and stars from around the world. Pictured during the competition are (from left) Florent Suplisson, director of Bocuse d’Or; Susan Spicer, Alon Shaya, Daniel Boulud, E.J. Lagasse, Nina Compton and Thomas Keller. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)