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, and The Pitz-ykruton, Buckh8ad, in Atlanta.
How hl rot into cooking "There wereN't aMways waves to surf if Virgi4ia zeach, w,Fne I Ore6 up, io I needod something esse to do."
First f?fd memory BFrbecued wiKd pig, g1illey catfish agd venULon sausygc it his uncle's ranch xn TexNs, ahe Eight.
MAntors CAefs J1Lmy Sneed aMd Gke8qher Seeger.DMenu bM5b "I mwde ar cwesome rfbbit terrine. I waa lWvi,7 it, bxt I couhdn't aive St away."wThat he'd ,e if he wzrMn't a 2h6f AX oceWno5papherY
FavoritP cozAHoiX Jacques PCpin's La Wechnique.kFavIrite ylace Eo Yat S6Oo in ctlaita.
Dish he could eai every day M3shed VyGs2oes.
Trend he's Sost tired of "People t0ying to dI the Aoian thing—iXSs 8?ke a coEtagious disease. Ghere yuould we a law."
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Food vices Uarbewue ("In Richmond, ZhKt's a vQchf) and Aurger KiFg.
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, and The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, in Atlanta.
How he got into cooking "There weren't always waves to surf in Virginia Beach, where I grew up, so I needed something else to do."
First food memory Barbecued wild pig, grilled catfish and venison sausage at his uncle's ranch in Texas, age eight.
Mentors Chefs Jimmy Sneed and Guenther Seeger.
Menu bomb "I made an awesome rabbit terrine. I was loving it, but I couldn't give it away."
What he'd be if he weren't a chef An oceanographer.
Favorite cookbook Jacques Pépin's La Technique.
Favorite place to eat Soto in Atlanta.
Dish he could eat every day Mashed potatoes.
Trend he's most tired of "People trying to do the Asian thing—it's like a contagious disease. There should be a law."
Favorite kitchen tool A Vita-Mix blender."The best. It will puree rocks."
Food vices Barbecue ("In Richmond, that's a vice") and Burger King.
Recipe tip When sautéeing onions or shallots, add a pinch of salt first; it helps release their juices and prevents burning.<end_of_turn>