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Gary Williams, beloved chef at DeJavu, dies at 56

By , Daily Memphian Published: December 10, 2018 1:57 PM CT
<strong>Gary Williams, former owner of DeJavu and the chef at Krewe of DeJavu, spent the last 10 years of his life in Memphis, where he was loved by diners, dignitaries and other chefs.</strong> (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

Gary Williams, former owner of DeJavu and the chef at Krewe of DeJavu, spent the last 10 years of his life in Memphis, where he was loved by diners, dignitaries and other chefs. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)

Gary Williams, one of the city’s favorite chefs, beloved by notable Memphians and the workaday people who jockeyed for a table in his tiny Creole soul food restaurant on Florida Street, died on Dec. 5 of a heart attack.

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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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