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✨37✨ As I turn 37 today (phew!) all I can think about is what a great year and lead up 36 had been. From gaining a new freedom by the fire, to traveling around the world with friends old and new, and finally opening my dream restaurant, 36 owes me nothing. Here are some of my favorite moments from the last year 🥰 🥰. I am heading into 37 full of gratitude, grit, purpose, and yet so, so excited to begin this next trip around the sun !! 💫💫 #libraseason

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The last 9 years, 3 months and 19 days I spent with Edward by my side and now life feels a lot less vibrant, a lot more quiet and completely distorted. Edward was by all means my best friend. He was also my sweet baby boy, my handsome tube, the best sous chef, and my forever protector. I have been contemplating if only my love for him could have been enough to heal him- and I remembered early this morning, that my love already healed him. Despite being surrendered by his previous family, Edward knew I would always love him, protect him and cherish him. We healed each other.

In his time on this physical earth, Edward was an accomplished boy. He traveled to most states on the eastern seaboard, he was mentioned in the acknowledgment section of a cookbook, he learned to love other dogs, he hiked mountains, waded in rivers, took many car rides, loved his cat sisters, and always without fail, loved all his people back and bigger. Edward loved to be part of anything that was going on- whether it was unpacking groceries, watching college football, a shower, a stoop sale, a photo shoot, waiting in line for a dog treat, or squeezing himself right in between me and his dad— his group of people brought him so much joy.

I am truly heartbroken by the loss of my bestest boy. I know that he is no longer suffering and in a happy place where he is playing with so many more bestest boys, and able to sun-bathe, romp around, eat fries and never feel pain again. I know one day him and I will be reunited and it will be so beautiful, so full of love and joy.

Thank you Edward for loving me for every ounce of my being, for never judging, for always being patient, and letting me be the center of your universe. You are the center of mine too- and life is different now. Come visit me whenever you want, I’ll always save you a spot.

Edward Rasheed Joyce, may you rest and play in peace, and know that you will never be forgotten and you will always be remembered, celebrated and loved. Until we meet again my sweet baby. 3/16/2013-10/07/2026

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One month of Creola! 🥂

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since we opened our doors on the Upper East Side.

From the team that brings Creola to life every night to everyone who’s joined us around the table, we’re so grateful for the support we’ve received during our first month.

The start to this journey has been so special and we’re looking forward to everything still to come. Here’s to many more nights around the table. 🤎

Reservations are available through the link in our bio.

📸 x @heidiface @erikesque @ultraclay @jason.doyle.rogers

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The details that make Creola, Creola.

Personal touches and pieces thoughtfully chosen by Chef Lana to make our 12-seat dining room feel like home.

📸 x @erikesque

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Ancestral.

Collard green potlikker consommé, trout, trout fat-roasted cornbread.

A look back at Creola’s opening menu.

📸 x @erikesque

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Creola, all to yourself.

Our 12-seat dining room is available for private bookings Sunday through Tuesday, bringing Chef Lana’s tasting menu and the intimacy of Creola to your own table of guests.

For celebrations, gatherings, or simply a night around the table with your favorite people.

Inquire about private bookings with an email to info@creolanyc.com

📸 x @erikesque

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Blue Smoke Mountains.

Elk, blackberry jerk, plantain.

One of Chef Lana’s signatures, now finding its place at Creola.

📸 x @erikesque

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Today, the doors officially open at @creolanyc . 🥂

Chef Lana Lagomarsini’s first restaurant is now open on Park Avenue in New York City, the culmination of manyyears spent cooking in some of the world’s best kitchens and years of hosting pop-ups across the city.

Named for the grandmother who taught Lana to cook, Creola is an intimate 12-seat restaurant serving a five-course tasting menu that is deeply personal, thoughtful and entirely her own.

We’ve had the privilege of working alongside Lana as she brought this restaurant to life, and there’s nothing quite like seeing a longtime dream become a real place, with people finally walking through the doors.

Congratulations to @lana_cooks and the entire Creola team.

New York, go get a seat. ✨

📍1261 Park Avenue, NYC 
Reservations at @creolanyc and @opentable

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Today, these dishes leave our kitchen and find their way to your table.

Every item on this menu carries a piece of Chef Lana’s story, inspired by family, travel, technique, and the flavors that have shaped her along the way.

We’re honored to finally welcome you to Creola.

Reservations are available through the link in our bio. We’ll see you at the table.

📸 x @erikesque

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Chef Lana Lagomarsini, the chef and owner behind Creola.

Creola has been years in the making, shaped by family, memories, and everything Lana has learned, cooked, and made her own throughout her career.

Her first restaurant and the most personal expression of her cooking yet.

September 9, Creola opens.

📸 x @erikesque

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The wait is almost over. ✨

After months of dreaming, planning, testing, and sharing a glimpse of what’s to come, we’re so excited to finally open our doors.

Creola officially opens September 9, and reservations are now available through the link in our bio. We can’t wait to welcome you to the table.

📸 x @erikesque

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From our friends & family table.

Low Tide in Lagos: summer scallop ceviche with suya salsa macha and Alabama white bbq sauce.

Just a few more days until we welcome you in 💫

📸 x @erikesque

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