LA BIJOU
Innovation In Every Step
La Bijou is a culinary adventure born out of passion. From humble beginnings to becoming a gastronomic haven, we’ve been on a relentless pursuit of crafting extraordinary flavors and creating memorable experiences.
A Unique Idea Always Wins
La Bijou is to be the epitome of culinary excellence. La Bijou aim to inspire and captivate food lovers with creative dishes, impeccable presentation, and unparalleled service.
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CHEF JEWEL ROBINSON
Equally at home in the cosmopolitan culinary world of New York as she is in the simplicity of the Bayou, Jewel Robinson’s love of cooking has its roots in the passion for good food that is at the heart of her Creole heritage. That passion inspired her to hone her talent in the Big Apple, where she eventually worked alongside superstar chefs Mario Batali and Tyler Florence.
Chef Robinson realized a dream in 1990 and became an entrepreneur by opening her own catering business, Catering By Jewel, in NYC. She coordinated and conducted private catering events for stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Kanye West. In addition, she served as the personal chef for former New York Knicks stand-out Latrell Sprewell. As word of her talent and creativity spread, Essence Magazine sought her expertise in providing first-rate food and superb service for celebrity cover models Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah, and Angela Bassett during cover shoots. Weary of the pressures of the New York gastronomic scene, she relocated to Baton Rouge and her Creole roots in 2007, promptly winning accolades such as the Best of Brunch Award at the Southern Breeze Wine and Culinary Festival. Chef Robinson also penned a feature article in House and Home Magazine (Oct 2007) entitled, “Fruit of the Bayou”, was acclaimed in the publication, In Register, and appeared in a cooking segment on Baton Rouge’s WBRZ News. Professionally, Chef Robinson continues to strive for culinary excellence. She has worked with Chef Nealy at the Country Club of Louisiana benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She formerly served as Executive Chef of Bistro 225 at the exclusive Radisson Hotel in Baton Rouge, where she developed an exceptional menu that featured Modern American cuisine with an emphasis on - from scratch preparation.
More recently she has extended her culinary expertise internationally to The Cayman Islands as a private chef for a family.
Covid brought her back to the US where she worked for a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Chef Jewel Robinson exemplifies a fusion of culinary mastery, cultural heritage, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in every endeavor she undertakes.
Chef Robinson realized a dream in 1990 and became an entrepreneur by opening her own catering business, Catering By Jewel, in NYC. She coordinated and conducted private catering events for stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Kanye West. In addition, she served as the personal chef for former New York Knicks stand-out Latrell Sprewell. As word of her talent and creativity spread, Essence Magazine sought her expertise in providing first-rate food and superb service for celebrity cover models Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah, and Angela Bassett during cover shoots. Weary of the pressures of the New York gastronomic scene, she relocated to Baton Rouge and her Creole roots in 2007, promptly winning accolades such as the Best of Brunch Award at the Southern Breeze Wine and Culinary Festival. Chef Robinson also penned a feature article in House and Home Magazine (Oct 2007) entitled, “Fruit of the Bayou”, was acclaimed in the publication, In Register, and appeared in a cooking segment on Baton Rouge’s WBRZ News. Professionally, Chef Robinson continues to strive for culinary excellence. She has worked with Chef Nealy at the Country Club of Louisiana benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She formerly served as Executive Chef of Bistro 225 at the exclusive Radisson Hotel in Baton Rouge, where she developed an exceptional menu that featured Modern American cuisine with an emphasis on - from scratch preparation.
More recently she has extended her culinary expertise internationally to The Cayman Islands as a private chef for a family.
Covid brought her back to the US where she worked for a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. Chef Jewel Robinson exemplifies a fusion of culinary mastery, cultural heritage, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in every endeavor she undertakes.
