meet The chef

Chef PRINCE LOBO

The charismatic Prince Lobo is one of the youngest award-winning small business owners, chefs and winemakers in New Orleans, LA. Lobo serves as the General Manager of Addis NOLA, a highly rated and recognized Ethiopian Restaurant founded by his mother, Dr. Biruk Alemayehu, that he now runs with his father Dr. Jaime Lobo. He is the creator of their very own specialty honey wine, The Prince’s Tej and the curator of their legendary Ethiopian Coffee Roasting Ceremony. Featured in Ebony, Essence Magazine, Essence Fest, Honeyland Fest and the New York Times, Prince is an inspirational force that is changing how we understand African food, wine, and culture.