Amanda Perdomo Joins Dolfy's as Pastry and Bread Chef
The award-winning chef returns to Louisiana to lead the pastry and bread programs at the acclaimed Uptown restaurant.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Desserts
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Amanda Perdomo, a former New York City pastry chef and 2023 StarChefs Rising Stars award winner, has joined the team at Dolfy's in New Orleans. She was recruited by Adolfo Garcia Jr. following her work during a pop-up event in the city.
Why it matters
Perdomo’s move marks a professional homecoming to her home state of Louisiana, bringing experience from her tenure at Dominique Ansel and her recognition in national culinary guides. Her expertise aims to evolve the current dessert and bread offerings at the restaurant.
Dolfy's currently offers 3 signature desserts, with some housemade ice creams requiring a 2-3 day preparation process. The restaurant maintains dinner service from Wednesday through Sunday between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The players
Amanda Perdomo
She is the newly appointed pastry and bread chef at Dolfy's who previously built her career in New York City.
Adolfo Garcia Jr.
He is the lead at Dolfy's who recruited Perdomo after attending one of her culinary residencies.
Dolfy's
Located at 4508 Freret St. in Uptown New Orleans, this establishment was named one of the The New York Times Best Restaurants in America in 2026.
The details
Adolfo Garcia Jr. recruited Perdomo after witnessing her work during a culinary residency in New York City. The restaurant, located at 4508 Freret St., was recently recognized as one of The New York Times Best Restaurants in America 2026.
Timeline
2015: Perdomo began her pastry career at Dominique Ansel.
2023: Perdomo won a StarChefs New York Rising Stars Award.
2025: Perdomo's strawberry pretzel salad appeared in an Eater guide.
2026: Dolfy's was named to the NYT Best Restaurants in America list.
Culture Shift
The hiring of a chef for a restaurant on The New York Times Best Restaurants in America 2026 list reflects the increasing pressure on acclaimed establishments to maintain their status through high-profile talent acquisitions. This move emphasizes a growing trend of chefs returning to their home states to anchor prestige dining programs.
Diners visiting the Uptown location can expect new additions to the pastry menu during standard dinner hours from Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations should be made via the restaurant's website to experience the updated bread and dessert programs.
The takeaway
Culinary talent often circulates between major markets like New York and regional hubs to bring refined techniques to local menus. Readers can follow chef career moves in major local publications to anticipate changes at their favorite neighborhood restaurants.
Further reading
For more on the local food scene, browse the latest coverage in Desserts.
More information
For menu updates or to book a table, visit the Dolfy's reservation and information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Orleans Magazine.
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