2006 inaugural SFA chef and artisan fellowship at Blackberry Farm. John Fleer hosted this group of “up-and-comers”. The inaugural fellowship was tasked with nominating chefs that they believed would impact the industry in years to come. if my memory serves me, Frank Stitt nominated Hugh; Dooky Chase, Corbin Evans; Karen Barker, Phoebe Lawless; Ben Barker, John Currence; and Louis Osteen nominated me. -This was a major turning point in my career. Brought to you by the last untouched nook in our house