<p>Based in New Orleans, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefnininguyen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Nini Nguyen</a> is a chef and cookbook author known for blending her Vietnamese heritage with Louisiana flavors. She began her culinary journey in some of the country’s most innovative kitchens, including Eleven Madison Park in New York, before stepping into the spotlight on Top Chef Season 16 and Top Chef: All-Stars Los Angeles, where she earned a dedicated fan following.</p>