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  • Lt. Governor Nungesser's Press Conference Cancellation Due to the potential threat of Tropical Storm Nate, the Lt. Governor's press conference to announce the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board's re-branding competition scheduled for this afternoon, has been canceled. Thank you for your cooperation, LSPMB Staff Due to the potential threat of Tropical Storm Nate, the Lt. Governor's press conference to announce the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board's re-branding competition scheduled for this afternoon, has been canceled. Thank you for your cooperation, LSPMB Staff
  • LWF Commission To Modify Blue Crab Harvest Regulations The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent changing regulations for the commercial harvest of blue crabs during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The changes adopted are listed below: The commercial harvest of female blue crabs is prohibited March 1 through the end of April in 2018 and 2019.  A commercial fisherman may possess an incidental take of female… The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent changing regulations for the commercial harvest of blue crabs during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The changes adopted are listed below: The commercial harvest of female blue crabs is prohibited March 1 through the end of April in 2018 and 2019.  A commercial fisherman may possess an incidental take of female…
  • Lt. Gov. Nungesser Announcing Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Re-Branding Competition MEDIA ADVISORY: LT. GOVERNOR NUNGESSER ANNOUNCING LOUISIANA SEAFOOD PROMOTION AND MARKETING BOARD REBRANDING COMPETITION WHAT: Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Branding Competition    WHO: Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser; Seafood Board Director Bryan Adams; Superintendent John White; Seafood Board President Chalin Delaune; and NOCCA President Kyle Wodberg…MEDIA ADVISORY: LT. GOVERNOR NUNGESSER ANNOUNCING LOUISIANA SEAFOOD PROMOTION AND MARKETING BOARD REBRANDING COMPETITION WHAT: Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board Branding Competition    WHO: Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser; Seafood Board Director Bryan Adams; Superintendent John White; Seafood Board President Chalin Delaune; and NOCCA President Kyle Wodberg…
  • Chef Alex Eaton Crowned King at Great American Seafood Cookoff Alex Eaton, executive chef of Manship Wood Fired Kitchen in Jackson, Miss., who honed his cooking skills at several New Orleans restaurants, won the crown Saturday (Aug. 6) at the 13th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The…Alex Eaton, executive chef of Manship Wood Fired Kitchen in Jackson, Miss., who honed his cooking skills at several New Orleans restaurants, won the crown Saturday (Aug. 6) at the 13th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The…
  • Alaska Chef Lionel Uddipa Crowned 2017 King of American Seafood NEW ORLEANS - Aug. 5, 2017 - Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Lionel Uddipa representing the state of Alaska and SALT in Juneau, as the King of American Seafood at the 14th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, held…NEW ORLEANS - Aug. 5, 2017 - Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Lionel Uddipa representing the state of Alaska and SALT in Juneau, as the King of American Seafood at the 14th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, held…
  • Seafood Showdown: Chefs From Across the Country Battle to be Crowned Next King or Queen of American Seafood Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser to name America’s Best Seafood Dish at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans Aug. 5 BATON ROUGE - July 31, 2017 - Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board will welcome chefs from across the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition. The 2017 Great American…Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser to name America’s Best Seafood Dish at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans Aug. 5 BATON ROUGE - July 31, 2017 - Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board will welcome chefs from across the country to the nation’s ultimate seafood cooking competition. The 2017 Great American…
  • Great American Seafood Cook-Off 2017 Heats up Aug. 5 in New Orleans America's Best Seafood Chef will be crowned on Aug. 5 at the 14th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, a cooking competition in New Orleans that pits 12 U.S. chefs against one another in a timed, live cooking show. The cook-off, which runs 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, takes place during the first day of the Louisiana Food Service and Hospitality Expo, where…America's Best Seafood Chef will be crowned on Aug. 5 at the 14th annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, a cooking competition in New Orleans that pits 12 U.S. chefs against one another in a timed, live cooking show. The cook-off, which runs 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, takes place during the first day of the Louisiana Food Service and Hospitality Expo, where…
  • Chef Bonnie Breaux Crowned 2017 Queen of Louisiana Seafood Twelve of the state’s top chefs battled for prestigious title at the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off hosted by Lt. Gov. Nungesser and Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board LAFAYETTE, LA – June 20, 2017 – Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Bonnie Breaux of The St. John Restaurant in St.…Twelve of the state’s top chefs battled for prestigious title at the Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off hosted by Lt. Gov. Nungesser and Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board LAFAYETTE, LA – June 20, 2017 – Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Bonnie Breaux of The St. John Restaurant in St.…
  • Chef Bonnie Breaux Crowned 2017 Queen of Louisiana SeafoodLAFAYETTE, LA – June 20, 2017 – Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Bonnie Breaux of The St. John Restaurant in St. Martinville as the Queen of Louisiana Seafood at the 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, held this evening at the Cajundome Convention Center in conjunction with A Taste of Eat Lafayette. To earn the…LAFAYETTE, LA – June 20, 2017 – Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board (LSPMB) crowned Chef Bonnie Breaux of The St. John Restaurant in St. Martinville as the Queen of Louisiana Seafood at the 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, held this evening at the Cajundome Convention Center in conjunction with A Taste of Eat Lafayette. To earn the…
  • Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Announces Chefs for the 10th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off State’s best seafood chefs to compete for coveted Louisiana Seafood crown BATON ROUGE – May 5, 2017 - Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board have announced the 12 chefs from across the state chosen to participate in the 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, which will be held Tuesday, June 20 at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana…State’s best seafood chefs to compete for coveted Louisiana Seafood crown BATON ROUGE – May 5, 2017 - Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board have announced the 12 chefs from across the state chosen to participate in the 10th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, which will be held Tuesday, June 20 at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana…