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Williams’ second line brings the love to Florida Street

By , Daily Memphian Published: December 19, 2018 12:02 AM CT
<strong>A second line parade honors local chef Gary Williams on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The band Williams helped create organized the parade that culminated at Krewe of DeJavu, Williams&rsquo; restaurant at 936 Florida.</strong> (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)

A second line parade honors local chef Gary Williams on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. The band Williams helped create organized the parade that culminated at Krewe of DeJavu, Williams’ restaurant at 936 Florida. (Stan Carroll/Special to The Daily Memphian)

Gary Williams’ Memphis journey started 10 years ago and ended Saturday where it started on Florida Street. The beloved Memphis chef and all-round good guy was sent off with a big homegoing and a second line parade that ended at his restaurant, Krewe of DeJavu.

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Jennifer Biggs

Jennifer Biggs

Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.

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