The Blaque Star of Texas.
Nicola Blaque, the founder of The Jerk Shack in San Antonio, has been recognized with a Michelin star. Flavor is guaranteed.
From The Jerk Shack:
"The Jerk Shack family is led by Chef Nicola Blaque. After serving ten years in the Army, she followed her passion for cooking from Hawaii to San Antonio to attend the Culinary Institute of America. After graduating in 2016, Chef Nicola launched her flagship restaurant, The Jerk Shack, with her husband Cornelius Massey just two years later." Learn more HERE.
Editorial Note: The title of this video is misleading, as Chef Blaque was not "found" or legitimized by anyone. Her excellence was simply recognized.
Listen: The rise of chef Nicola Blaque in San Antonio
On the bigcitysmalltown podcast, chef Nicola Blaque discusses the rise of Jamaican food in San Antonio and the evolution of The Jerk Shack.
Ken Rodriguez
Chef Nicola Blaque Wins Chef of the Year - Pearl %
With a mission to elevate and modernize Caribbean food (mission accomplished), Army veteran, Culinary Institute of America grad, and Jamaica native Blaque has been spicing up the San Antonio food scene.
David Bolton
Chef Nicola Blaque Achieves Prestigious Michelin Recognition
Jamaican-born restaurateur and chef Nicola Blaque has received a Michelin Bib Gourmand for her renowned restaurant, The Jerk Shack.
Xavier Murphy
The Jerk Shack
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