Word: mondesirã
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...Marie Mondesir??s Nouvelle Lune Cuisine, the multi-layered flavors of crisp, fried plantains and hearty, Creole stews tell a tale of colonization in Haiti even as they reward the tongue. Tender okra evokes West Africa, finely-sliced capsicum introduces the produce of the Americas and sautéed onions, imported to Haiti on the ships of European merchant-adventurers, are a token of the Old World. Using recipes and techniques refined by a long family tradition, Mondesir, a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, proudly continues the rich culinary traditions of her island...
...with different selections and prices: a printed menu with explanations of dishes, a green board with white lettering hanging from the ceiling and the waiters’ own spoken menu. “What we serve daily depends upon the availability of produce,” explains Genecia Deraville, Mondesir??s daughter. “We buy our meat from the Haymarket, and they don’t have items such as goat and conch daily.” A phone call beforehand to inquire about the menu can prevent disappointment...
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