As a native of Trinidad & Tobago, Lisa Nelson, better known as Queen Trini Lisa, is bringing her Trinbagonian Island Soul Food to the Northernmost Caribbean City of New Orleans. Queen Trini Lisa's love for cooking blossomed from watching and assisting her mother in the kitchen. Heavily influenced by African, East Indian, and Asian cultures, her cuisine aims to deliciously blend their spices and natural ingredients. She is well known for her presence at many pop-ups and festivals around New Orleans. She was recently awarded 1st place for the Judges' Choice Award at the 2019 Marley Gras Jerk Chicken Festival. 

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