Table Talk: Alcenia’s BJ Chester-Tamayo is ready to celebrate
BJ Chester-Tamayo, owner of Alcenia’s, will be celebrating her 70th birthday soon. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
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.
Alcenia’s owner BJ Chester-Tamayo never plans on retiring. But she is planning an epic 70th birthday party.
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