Colette Nelson spent three seasons salmon fishing in the Gulf of Alaska. Realizing the enormity and grandeur of the sea; baiting hooks, hauling gear, running lines, and cooking in the galley, Nelson found great pleasure in knowing where her food came from.
Saving up her money, she then traveled to Europe where she studied Spanish culture and language and fell in love with the aesthetics of Mediterranean cuisine.
It was after nearly a decade of foraging through kitchens around the world that Colette finally returned to Alaska, where she began to actualize her dream by creating Ludvig’s Bistro. For over seven years she has been the chef and proprietor of “Ludvig’s”, a seafood restaurant specializing in Mediterranean flavors. Lauded by many, including The New York Times, the UK Guardian and Fodor’s as a true a passion place, Colette receives much pleasure out of creating delicious food and making memories for her guests.

Ludvig is not a Mediterranean name or dish, but a wolf-hybrid that came into Colette's life in 1995. He was nearly dead when found but miraculously survived. Thus, his namesake is Ludwig van Beethoven in honor of his 9th Symphony, "Ode to Joy" which means "Thanks for Life."

RIP 1995 - 2006