Which Young Southern Chefs Should You Watch Out For?

According to Kelly English of Restaurant Iris (Memphis, Tenn.):

"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."