Chef Tam goes to Texas, competes on ‘Chopped,’ talks spaghetti on the side
Chef Tam’s Underground Café owner Tamra Patterson stands in front of a painting that captures her in multiple poses.(Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Tamra Patterson, better known as Chef Tam, is a contestant on ‘Chopped’ in April, has a new restaurant in Texas, and has found a happy life in Memphis.
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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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