A brotherhood grows — and flourishes — at Acre
Wally Joe (left) said the relationship with Andrew Adams (right) is like he’s his other brother. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The story of chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams begins in the 1990s.
When Andrew Adams was in high school, his mother read an article about a James Beard Foundation dinner happening in their hometown of Cleveland, Mississippi, at KC’s Restaurant.
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Jennifer Chandler
A cookbook author and former restaurateur, Jennifer Chandler has been writing about food and dining for more than 25 years.
She is the author of four cookbooks: “The Southern Pantry Cookbook,” “Simply Salads,” “Simply Suppers,” and “Simply Grilling.” While she boasts a degree from Le Cordon Bleu, this Memphis native is about making real food accessible for real families.
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