The Team at Culinary Hall of Fame tips their Toques to Nora Pouillon...
Nora Pouillon is a pioneer and champion of organic, environmentally conscious cuisine. Born in Austria, Nora promotes and embodies healthy, sustainable living. Her inspiration in the kitchen comes from her parents who understood the value of simply prepared seasonal foods. When Nora came to the US, in the late 1960s She was disturbed by the amount of processed and chemical-laden foods Americans were eating. That’s when Nora began her search for seasonal and organic food and her crusade for healthier living.
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Nora Pouillon is a founding member of Seafood Choices Alliance - An Interview...
Nora Pouillon is a founding member of Seafood Choices Alliance. She owns two restaurants in Washington DC, Restaurant Nora, which she opened 23 years ago, and Asia Nora. In 1999, Nora became the first restaurant to receive organic certification, meaning that 95 percent or more of all ingredients used in the restaurant must come from certified organic farmers, growers and suppliers. Nora’s menu changes daily and features fresh, in-season seafood among its organic selections. Ms. Pouillon was also the first chef to sign on to the successful “ Give Swordfish a Break” campaign in 1999.
What is your favorite seafood?
I love shellfish – lobster, crab, crab cakes, soft-shell crabs, shrimp.
What is your favorite seafood to prepare at the restaurant?
I love lobster and salmon, because they’re very versatile. You can prepare them in many different ways and I serve them nearly every day in season.
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