Which Young Southern Chefs Should You Watch Out For?

"There are so many. In Memphis, Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman from Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen are doing great things."

According to Linton Hopkins of Restaurant Eugene (Atlanta):

"The boys over at Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen. Great stuff."

According to Ford Fry of JCT Kitchen (Atlanta):

"Tandy Wilson of City House (Nashville, Tenn.) and Kelly English of Restaurant Iris (Memphis, Tenn.). Tandy is just the coolest hillbilly-looking dude who can cook like no other! Kelly and his Louisiana heritage is no joke!"

According to Norman Van Aken of Tuyo (Miami):

"Sean Brock, Tyler Brown, and Hugh Acheson are all lighting new torches while respecting the past."

According to Sean Brock of Husk (Charleston, S.C.):

"Tyler Brown of the Capitol Grille in Nashville, Tenn."

According to Shaun Doty of Yeah! Burger (Atlanta):

"Lance Gummere of The Shed and Robert Phalen of One Eared Stag (Atlanta)."

According to Anthony Lamas of Seviche (Louisville, Ky.):

"Myself."