Joseph Fontenot AKA Cajun Joe is the Executive Chef at Creole Bagelry in Slidell, Louisiana, where he’s been cooking up Southern comfort and keeping kitchens running smoothly for over 21 years. He’s done it all Corporate Chef, General Manager, menu magician and has helped shape the flavor of some of the Gulf Coast’s favorite restaurants.

When he’s not commanding the kitchen, Joseph is likely yelling at a horse race on TV like it can hear him. A die-hard fan and advocate of the sport, he takes horse racing almost as seriously as his FOOD. Off the track and out of the kitchen, he’s a proud family man, fueled by love, laughter, and probably a lot of coffee.