Food, Family, Music, and Faith

A Life Lived with Flavor.

I’ve lived for more than eighty years, experiencing the crossroads of food, family, music, and faith.

Along the way, I became known as the singing chef, a cook who found his voice as much in the kitchen as on the stage. From New Jersey roots to a fateful encounter with Julia Child, from Parisian kitchens to Oklahoma friendships, creating Charleston’s restaurants, and developing a family that Pam and I have built together.

These events tell tales of a life nourished by dedication, love, and flavors. This site is my invitation to share those moments with you.