Tour de LaForce: River Oaks sous chef makes art on canvas and plate
Emily LaForce, a sous chef at River Oaks and an aspiring artist, painted a portrait of Chef José Gutierrez breaking down a fish that adorns a restaurant wall on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Sous chef Emily LaForce had many jobs before she found her home in the kitchen at River Oaks, but through them all, she’s always had a paintbrush in her hand.
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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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