N.O. entrepreneurs add a twist to the traditional dinner party

From pop-up restaurants to food trucks and carts, chefs and entrepreneurs across the country are continually finding innovative ways to showcase their talents beyond the traditional restaurant, The Times-Picayune reports. Now a group of food-loving New Orleans entrepreneurs have taken alternative dining to another level. The idea is called Dinner Lab, a startup that challenges some of the city’s most committed foodies with exclusive dinner parties that feel more like a mix between a pop-up, a vacation, and an experiment than a formal dinner at your boss’s house. Besides giving diners an opportunity to try something different in unique locations, Dinner Lab also acts as a platform for some of the city’s most promising chefs. Founded by Brian Bordainick, Bryson Aust and Francisco Robert, Dinner Lab was first conceptualized out of their frustration over not finding ample high-quality ethnic food in town—in itself a surprising phenomenon for a town known for its rich culture and food. The trio of Dinner Lab entrepreneurs aims to find those under-the-radar chefs who are looking to share their global culinary purview, and introducing them to the city’s food aficionados at remote locations and unique events. Read the full feature here.