by Leslie Stewart
Ville Voice Eats Correspondent
One of the coolest things about being a culinary student at Sullivan is the opportunity to confer, converse, and otherwise hob-nob with our fellow wizards.  Once per quarter, the school brings in a “Distinguished Visiting Chef” for a students-only demonstration and lecture.
So far my Sullivan experience has included a visit [...]

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The James Beard Foundation has named Ouita Michel, chef and owner of the Holly Hill Inn, as a semifinalist for its 2009 Best Chef Southeast Award.
James Beard is considered the father of American gastronomy and the prestigious awards given in his honor have come to be known as “the Oscars of the Food World.”  Michel [...]

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by Zak Owens
Holland Geauxing Cajun?- Franchising guru Dan Holland, of Papa John’s and Pizza Magia fame, could be the next CEO of J. Gumbo’s. “I may end up over there,” he told Business First. (subscribers only) “I think they have a sound financial model.” Landing Holland, a seasoned executive with a proven track record, [...]

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