735: Nina Compton on Positive Vibes All Around

<p>Hailing from the island of Saint Lucia, Nina Compton is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park. She started her professional career working under the mentorship of Daniel Boulud at his namesake restaurant <a href= "https://www.danielnyc.com">Daniel</a>. Nina then moved on to Miami where she continued to work in leading restaurants and hotels including Scott Conant's <a href= "https://www.scarpettarestaurants.com">Scarpetta</a> where she served as chef de cuisine. After being runner up on Top Chef season 11, and voted fan favorite, Nina moved to New Orleans to open her own restaurant, Compère Lapin in 2015. In 2018, <a href= "http://comperelapin.com">Compère Lapin</a> was followed by <a href="http://bywateramericanbistro.com">Bywater American Bistro</a>.</p> <p>Go to <a href= "https://www.saverestaurants.com">www.saverestaurants.com</a> as mentioned in today's episode to support restaurants.</p> <p>Go to <a href="https://werbig.org">www.werbig.org</a> to sign the petition to get insurance companies to pay their business interruption insurance claims.</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Favorite success quote or mantra:</h3> <ul> <li>"Positive vibes all around."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In today's episode with Nina Compton we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The feeling of hitting a ceiling</li> <li>Being committed to your journey before taking the first step</li> <li>Receiving industry accolades while operating in the red</li> <li>Food cost management</li> <li>Competing on top chef</li> <li>Having so many things on your table and no time to look at them</li> <li>Making sure you sign the right deal</li> <li>Always get a