Lilette 3637 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA Phone: 504-895-1636 Fax:504-895-3622   WELCOME|MENU|CHEF|RECIPES|MAP Chef/Owner John Harris Growing up with an Italian mother, chef John Harris' fondest childhood memories are of the kitchen. Later while working his way through college in restaurants, Harris couldn't resist the lure of cooking school, which would lead him to stints at Cafe Allegro in Pittsburgh and Spiaggia in Chicago. After moving to New Orleans, John began working as Sous Chef under Susan Spicer at Bayona Restaurant, who sent him to France to apprentice at Amphyclese and Le Pre Catalin, both Michelin rated 2 star restaurants. During his apprenticeship John lived with the Mauri family, whose matriarch Lilette, instilled in him a love of traditional cooking, and is also the namesake of the restaurant. Upon returning from France John took over as Executive Chef at Gautreau's Restaurant. During his tenure there he garnered mentions in Food & Wine and Southern Living and a 4 bean rating from S.M. Hahn in the Times Picayune. After his departure from Gautreau's Chef Harris worked with Gerard Maras of Gerard's Downtown, while making plans for opening his own restaurant. John fell in love with the intimate space at 3637 Magazine Street that would become his own distinctive offering, Lilette. After being open for only a few months, Lilette garnered 4 beans from local Times Picayune food critic Brett Anderson, as well as mentions in Southern Living and Bon Appetit. WELCOME|MENU|CHEF|RECIPES|MAP © 2004-2007 Feeding Frenzy, Inc™ All Rights Reserved. For a truly unforgettable dining experience, visit Lilette and remember to use your American Express Card.