Alicde "Paul" Gobert named LRA Restaurant Legend

The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to name Alicde “Paul” Gobert of the Petroleum Club of Lafayette as a Restaurant Legend. He was recognized at the LRA Acadiana Chapter Restaurant Legends Banquet at the Petroleum Club, January 19, 2015.

The Restaurant Legends Award recognizes the long-term dedication of employees of the restaurant industry, with 20 or more years of service at one establishment.

With 22 years of experience and service at the Petroleum Club, Gobert exemplifies the satisfaction of making his job a lifelong and rewarding career. He is the restaurant’s buffet line attendant.

“For 22 years, Paul has ridden his bike to work, rain or shine” said Petroleum Club General Manager and LRA Director John O’Meara. “That dedication is what makes employees like Paul so special. We like to say at the Petroleum Club that Paul’s demeanor may change by the minute, but he always has the solution to any problem. We are lucky to have Paul on our team.”

Gobert joins more than 130 individuals in our state recognized by the LRA through its Restaurant Legends program. Collectively, these industry professionals have more than 4,000 years of service to Louisiana restaurants and suppliers.

To nominate your Louisiana Restaurant Legend, e-mail Erica Burns here. 

LRA honors 10 Restaurant Legends at Chris' Poboys in Lafayette

The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to name 10 Restaurant Legends from Chris’ Poboys in Lafayette. The recipients were recognized at the LRA Acadiana Chapter Restaurant Legends Banquet at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette, January 19, 2015.

The Restaurant Legends Award recognizes the long-term dedication of employees of the restaurant industry, with 20 or more years of service at one establishment.

With 282 combined years of experience and service at Chris’ Poboys, these men and women exemplify the satisfaction of making their jobs a lifelong and rewarding career.

They are:

• Shirley Barlow, dine-in manager, employed for 35 years
• Donna Brantley, general manager (Ambassador location), employed for 32 years
• Michael Carpenter, general manager (Moss location), employed for 20 years
• Trula DiSalvo, kitchen manager, employed for 24 years
• Charlotte Doyle, server, employed for 30 years
• Cynthia Dronet, fry cook, employed for 29 years
• Denise Gaudin, server, employed for 29 years
• Margaret Mouton, salad chef, employed for 20 years
• Donna Nassans, server, employed for 34 years
• Garrett O’Conner, general manager (Pinhook location), employed for 29 years

These recipients join more than 130 individuals in our state recognized by the LRA through its Restaurant Legends program. Collectively, these industry professionals have more than 4,000 years of service to Louisiana restaurants and suppliers.

“You will not find employees more dedicated and unselfish than these men and women,” said Richard Rivet, owner of Chris’ Poboys. “I could not run my restaurants without them; they are my family and are so deserving of this award.”

LRA honors six Restaurant Legends at Acme Oyster House in New Orleans

Terrilee Guilbault, Stacy Long Krol, Terrance Davis, Acme Oyster House
CEO Paul Rotner, Sheri Baker and Leslie Smith show off the
Restaurant Legends Awards at the Nov. 4 surprise ceremony.  

The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to name six Restaurant Legends from Acme Oyster House in New Orleans. The recipients were recognized at a special, surprise ceremony at the restaurant November 4, 2014.

The Restaurant Legends Award recognizes the long-term dedication of employees of the restaurant industry, with 20 or more years of service at one establishment.

With 149 combined years of experience and service at Acme Oyster House, these men and women exemplify the satisfaction of making their jobs a lifelong and rewarding career.

They are:

• Sheri Baker, chief financial officer, employed for 29 years
• Michael “Hollywood” Broadway, master oyster shucker, employed for 32 years
• Terrance Davis, expediter and cook, employed for 20 years
• Terrilee Guilbault, bartender, employed for 27 years
• Stacy Long Krol, payroll manager, employed for 21 years
• Leslie Smith, server, employed for 20 years

These recipients join more than 130 individuals in our state recognized by the LRA through its Restaurant Legends program. Collectively, these industry professionals have more than 4,000 years of service to Louisiana restaurants and suppliers.

“These men and women are exceptional employees. Professional, kind, loyal and hard-working are just a few words to describe their character,” said Acme Oyster House CEO Paul Rotner. “They put our customers first—always, and are true legends in our industry.”

LRA honors Restaurant Legend at Mulate's Cajun Restaurant in New Orleans

Chantelle Washington of Mulate's in New Orleans
receives her LRA Restaurant Legends award.

The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) is pleased to name Chantelle Washington of Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant in New Orleans a LRA Restaurant Legend. She was recognized at a special celebration at Mulate’s on October 23, 2014.

The Restaurant Legends Award recognizes the long-term dedication of employees of the restaurant industry, with 20 or more years of service at one establishment.

Washington began her career at Mulate’s as a server in 1992 and over the past 22 years, has worked her way up to Assistant to the President and Director of Operations. She is a shining example of a lifelong and rewarding career in the restaurant industry.

“Chantelle is our rock,” said Mulate’s President Monique Boutté Christina. “She is an amazing person and a loyal employee who we would be lost without.”

Washington joins more than 130 individuals in our state recognized by the LRA through its Restaurant Legends program. Collectively, these industry professionals have more than 4,000 years of service to Louisiana restaurants and suppliers.

To nominate a Restaurant Legend, contact Erica Burns at eburns@lra.org.