Chef Chris Borges ’90 to Helm Josephine Estelle

Globetrotter, restaurateur, and chef to the stars Chris Borges has returned to New Orleans to serve as Executive Chef of Josephine Estelle, the flagship restaurant of the Ace Hotel. After completing Stanford pre-med and taking a run at medical school, Borges found his true calling in the farmers’ markets and restaurants of Northern California. He parlayed his passion and skill into several culinary adventures, including founding an Indian restaurant, studying cuisine abroad, and cooking for Silicon Valley digerati, celebrities, and statesmen. Now he is back in the Big Easy and cooking up exciting dishes in his home town. Click through for more on Borges history and plans at NOLA.com.