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SOUTHERN COOKIN’ Four Generations of Southern Cooks

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May 1 - 8, 2016 Welcome to JFP Chef Week 2016! Inside you’ll find our fabulous participating chefs and the restaurants they helm; you’ll also see the charities they’re competing for. The chefs who get the most votes will win money for their charities from our sponsors.

The winning chef gets $1000 for their charity from Capital City Beverages; second place chef gets $750 from Hotel and Restaurant Supply for their charity; third place chef gets $500 from McDade’s for their charity!

Voting runs from May 1 - 8, 2016. Every time you visit a participating restaurant during JFP Chef Week you’ll get another chance to vote for your favorite chef and charity. (Campaigning is permitted!)

Here’s to great chefs, great cooks, great food and a fantastic opportunity to help some worthy causes.

We encourage you to Dine Local this week and every week!

April 27 - May 3, 2016 • jfp.ms

Visit www.jfpchefweek.com for more info.

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HAPPENING NOW! May 1 - 8, 2016 Here’s how you can help raise money for local charities: Visit participating local restaurants.

Keep the ballot that comes with your final check. (ask if you don’t get a ballot!)

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Go to www.jxnchefweek.com

Enter the ballot code to validate your ballot.

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Vote for your favorite chef.

The top three chefs win prize money from our sponsors for their selected charities!

For more info, visit www.jFPchefweek.com or call 601.362.6121 ext 11

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2016 Mississippi native and chef

Andrew Harris

is a Jackson native who started cooking at an early age. He began at On The Border Mexican Cantina.

Andrew then moved to Atlanta, where he was formally trained at Dugans. He took what he learned and came back to Jackson, using his skills at restaurants such as Mississippi Legends, Burgers and Blues, & Majestic Burger.

Andrew prides himself in providing fresh ingredients and the best possible food.

Charity: Wounded Warriors of MS

The mission of “Wounded Warriors of Mississippi� is to help veterans physically, mentally, financially and spiritually. These heroes are now fighting a war within themselves to reconnect with society, and they are finding this battle is as difficult as the battlefield itself.

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Kelly Ray

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is from Baton Rouge, LA and has been cooking crawfish with his dad, Tommy “T’Boy� or “T’Beaux� Ray, since 1992.

Kelly’s dad established a thriving crawfish business and after Kelly mastered the art of cooking crawfish and finished college, he decided to establish his own crawfish business. In 1998, Kelly began his business from a catering trailer using various local venues and in 2008, he officially moved into “the shack�, T’Beaux’s Crawfish & Catering’s current location in Clinton.

Kelly’s favorite thing to cook is CRAWFISH, using his family-owned Cajun seasoning recipe.

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Charity: Horses for Handicapped

Jesse Houston

is putting Jackson on the culinary map. Cozy oyster bar and seafood restaurant Saltine opened in 2014 with fun and funky takes on Southern food accented by regional craft beer.

His playful dishes, like a PB&J (pork belly, boiled peanuts and pepper jelly) and po’ bao (fried oyster on a steamed bun), infuse nostalgia, skill and finesse.

Named after the popular cracker served with seafood, Bon Appetit “Top 50 Best New Restaurants� winner Saltine fulfills Houston’s personal mission to bring oyster heritage and culture back to Jackson. He previously worked at Mississippi staples Parlor Market and City Grocery (Oxford) before opening Saltine, his first restaurant. Houston is a 2015 James Beard Foundation semifinalist for “Best Chef: South� and has been featured in Southern Living, Garden & Gun, The Local Palate and Taste of the South.

Charity: Craig Noone’s Rock It Out Memorial Scholarship In memory of Parlor Market’s Chef/Owner Craig Noone, the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association member chefs and the Noone family created a $10,000 scholarship for deserving culinary-arts students.

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If it wasn’t for a last minute decision from

Pierre Pryer

to take a dish-washing job and the faith of The Iron Horse Grill’s original owner in Pryer’s culinary and management abilities, Jackson may never have fallen in love with this legendary restaurant. Truthfully, without Chef Pryer’s commitment and attention to detail, the Iron Horse would never have become such a cornerstone of the Jackson restaurant scene. Now, Chef Pryer is back and stands behind this newest iteration of the classic restaurant. His commitment is to provide the excellent food and an experience we all remember.

Charity: The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra

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The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra reaches young people all over the metro area with life-changing programs. MSO’s education and ensemble concerts plus their awardwinning string instruction programs are truly a significant part of forming the lives of our future citizens, voters and leaders through music.

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Pierre Pryer - The Iron Horse Grill

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is a third generation restaurateur and chef who grew up learning the family’s Italian recipes and deltastyle fare at the famous Doe’s Eat Place in Greenville. “My family has wonderful cooks and we’re a family of restaurateurs.� Frank says. “It’s all I know and my first love.� Frank opened Signa’s in 2012 which melds southern favorites and cajun influenced dishes creating unique and accessible dishes. Signa’s has received a host of awards including City of Ridgeland Business of the The Year and Best Restaurant finalist in annual Family Best of Jackson reader poll.

BRAVO! Sous Chef

Matt Mabry

has been a vegetarian for the past three years. His wife, Lindsey, has been a vegetarian for longer and his 6-year-old daughter, Kelsie, has been veggie since birth. (Matt’s nephews, Jaylen and Dalton, are meat-eaters.) At home, Matt has to accommodate a variety of dietary needs and has brought that focus to BRAVO! Matt’s been creating special vegetarian dinners for BRAVO! customers, and more recently took things a step further with vegan options, particularly on BRAVO!’s Vegan Night every Thursday. Although he personally hasn’t been able to give up a good fried egg or cheesy pizza, Matt understands vegans’ preference to exclude all animal products such as dairy and eggs and works hard to create delicious food for people with all sorts of dietary restrictions.

Charity: MS Children’s Home Services

Charity: St. Vincent De Paul

A ministry providing assistance with food, medicine, and utility bills for families in Washington County.

For more than a century, Mississippi Children’s Home Services has made a transformational difference in the lives of Mississippi’s children. Founded on the belief that the best place for a child is in a permanent, loving home, the organization formed a tradition of transformation through programs that serve the ever-evolving needs of Mississippi’s children.

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Matt Mabry - BRAVO! Italian Restaurant

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Grant Hutcheson

is a chef, husband, father and outdoorsman. Grant focuses on chef-driven award-winning competition BBQ and is always trying new flavors and ideas at The Pig & Pint. He uses as many local ingredients as possible and loves to pair food with different beers, especially new craft beer made in the South. The Pig & Pint won Best New Restaurant, Best Place for Ribs and Best Barbecue in the 2015 Best of Jackson Reader Poll.

Charity: Alzheimer’s Association - Mississippi Chapter The Alzheimer’s Association, Mississippi Chapter, provides vital services and support to individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers and families. They serve 82 counties in Mississippi.

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Buranee “Tim�

Bunniran’s

first experience as a chef was in elementary school, preparing snacks in Thailand with her mother and selling them for 10 cents. With lots of hard work and determination, she saved enough to buy her first pair of roller skates. The sense of family, love of food and a strong work ethic led to Tim opening Jackson’s first Thai restaurant in 1992. Thirty years later and halfway around the world, Tim was finally able to share her mother’s Thai recipes with fellow Jacksonians. Named Thai House to exemplify Tim’s vision to create an atmosphere like home, every guest should feel like they are coming to have a good home-cooked meal with a Thai family.

Charity: Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children

As part of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children provides high-quality treatment for all patients using the disciplines and specialties of modern health care for all children regardless of the family’s ability to pay.

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Frank Signa III

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2016 Sommart Viriyakitja,

was raised in Thailand, where he watched his grandmother cook and was inspired to do the same on a grander scale. He specializes in Thai cuisine. He has over 30 years of executive chef experience. He served as executive chef in Thailand for 12 years, in Switzerland for 10 years and at Surin of Thailand for 15 years. His passions are playing with the fish and curries.

PJ Lee is a lawyer turned chef who took over the culinary reigns at the legendary Hal Mal’s eatery and music venue after his the death of his father-inlaw chef/owner Hal White.

Hal taught PJ everything he knows about cooking. Today PJ sticks to the family’s tried and true southern recipes while adding some modern touches to the menu.

Charity: Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Abuse

MCADV is a statewide resource on domestic violence issues. We provide support for member shelter programs though training, technical assistance and capacity building; advocate for public policy that supports victims; and seek to change societal attitudes and beliefs through awareness and prevention activities in communities throughout Mississippi.

April 27 - May 3, 2016 • jfp.ms

The scholarship goes to a deserving culinary student at Hinds Community College.

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PJ Lee - Hal & Mal’s

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Ryan Cassell, a Madison, MS native began his culinary career at the Trace Grill in Ridgeland at the age of 16.

After spending ten years in North Carolina and working as the Executive Chef of Ri Ra Irish Pub in uptown Charlotte, he brought his family back to Mississippi and took over as Chef and General Manager of Fenian’s Pub in September of last year. With his experience of working in one of the country’s premier Irish pubs and traveling to Ireland, Ryan has been able to bring traditional Irish food with a Southern twist to Jackson. Utilizing local ingredients and innovative recipes, Fenian’s has become a food destination as well as a great place to have a drink.

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Charity: Harold White Memorial Scholarship Fund

At six years old,

Danny Eslava,

who is now the executive chef and owner of Eslava’s Grille, was tasked with putting together a simple meal for his mother as she dealt with an illness. This began a life long fascination with the culinary arts. A self-taught chef, Danny says the kitchen is his classroom. He has an eclectic mix of influences, ranging from Latin to Mediterranean to southern and many styles between.

Eslava’s Grille Seafood, Steaks and Pasta

Charity: Cheshire Abbey

Charity: The Little Light House - Central MS

The Little Light House is a tuition-free Developmental Center that for over three decades has been making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children with special needs.

A 501c3 charity dedicated to caring for the animals in need in the Jackson metro area. While the responsibility of an animal’s needs rests in the hands of the owner, an animal without owners becomes the shared responsibility of the community. Help make a positive change for the community and these forgotten animals.

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Charity: Sunnybrook Children’s Home

The former pastry chef at Nick’s on Lakeland and The Mermaid Cafe,

Mitchell Moore is originally from Byram and moved back home from Los Angeles after meeting the woman of his dreams. He restored Campbell’s to its rightful place as a made-from-scratch destination.

Charity: Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi

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CACM provides training, support and leadership on a statewide level to local children’s advocacy centers and professionals throughout Mississippi who respond to reports of child abuse and neglect.

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Mitchell Moore - Campbell’s Bakery

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The Manship’s head chef

Alex Eaton,

a Madison, MS native, was studying for a business degree at Mississippi State when he heard the call of the culinary arts. After graduating he attended the culinary program at Johnson andWales University in Charlotte, NC. His skills developed at a variety of restaurants including Mr. B’s, New Orleans andTable 100, Flowood. Now he brings these experiences toThe Manship’s menu: an eclectic mix of southern style and healthy Mediterranean simplicity.

The menu is dictated by seasonal availability and local sources. Even the artwork on the walls come from area artists.

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Don Primos

wears a lot of hats at Primos Cafe. As Chef, Owner, and Operator, the Jackson native continues the Primos family legacy - one that has stood the test of time since 1929. Like generations of Primos that have come before him, Don brings “Southern Food for City Folks� to the hungry crowds of Jackson with tried-andtrue family recipes and new favorites.

Charity: Neighborhood Christian Center

Charity: Mississippi Military Family Relief Fund Mississippi Military Family Relief Fund supports military families in need of financial assistance while their soldier member is called to active duty as a result of September 11, 2001.

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The mission of the Neighborhood Christian Center and Peyton’s House is to equip innercity children and young adults with academic and leadership skills from a Christian perspective so they may love and serve their neighborhood and city to the glory of God. This is done through after-school tutoring and a summer program focusing especially on math, reading and Bible teaching.

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Bob Hamil learned his techniques and work ethic at a young age by observing Mama and Daddy Hamil. In 1994, he took over the responsibilities of managing the restaurant and there he quickly discovered that cooking was one of his many talents. Through trial and error, he developed his recipes.

Within six months, his lunch crowd grew beyond their restaurant that seated fifty people.

SOUTHERN COOKIN’ In January Four Generations of Southern Cooks of 2007, the family opened a new Mama Hamil’s.

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