Zeid Ammari
Marv Ammari
Richy Ammari
creole cuisine restaurant concepts Marviani Ammari introduced his first hospitality concept in 1989 as a restaurant and daiquiri bar offering a fun atmosphere and great New Orleans cuisine. He added a second location before breaking into the French Quarter in 1991. Marviani continued to grow the business, adding more locations, before partnering with brothers Zeid and Richy. Together, they opened their first restaurant, the Chartres House, in 2003. When Hurricane Katrina came and went, the Ammaris knew they had to help the city rebuild. With that commitment at heart, they expanded their restaurant business, offering places for people to meet and gather and share stories and experiences. They have since weathered other storms—Hurricane Gustav, the BP oil spill, the rising cost of goods—yet continue to find solutions because they have a restaurant family counting on them. It is that commitment to family that drives them to achieve success. “Our employees are like family to us, and when you treat someone like family, they respond in a positive way,” states Zeid Ammari, Chief Operating Officer, Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts. “Our employees are what make us successful. Without a strong
team, from the bottom up, we would not be the company we have become.” Today, Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts’ repertoire is ever-expanding, and it now owns and operates 12 restaurants and half a dozen daiquiri cafes throughout New Orleans. They include Broussard’s, Kingfish, The Bombay Club, Royal House Oyster Bar, Cafe Maseru, The Original Pierre Maspero’s, Bayou Burger & Sports Company, Chartres House, Le Bayou Restaurant, Pier 424 Seafood Market, Boulevard American Bistro, Creole House Restaurant & Oyster Bar, Daiquiri Paradise and all of the Big Easy Daiquiri and Big Easy Daiquiri Café locations. They are also home to two premier special event venues, Bourbon Vieux, above Bayou Burger & Sports Company, and Marché, located above the historic French Market. “Consistency is the cornerstone of our business,” states Ammari. “Together, with
a dedication to excellence, we are able to provide a unique offering of restaurants in a city that is known for its great food and culture. And that is something to be proud of.” As part of the New Orleans community, Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts recognizes that it is important to be involved with organizations who foster continued growth and prosperity for the entire community. Creole Cuisine is currently involved with more than 15 local organizations, including Susan G. Komen for the Cure, New Orleans Mission, Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry-Share our Strength, Toys for Tots, Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, American Heart Association, Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and CASA New Orleans. Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts were named the Restaurateurs of the Year in 2015.
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concept’s home office is located at 311 Decatur St. in New Orleans. 586-2074. creolecuisine.com. Business & Leadership 2016 5