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'''Frank Stitt III''' (born [[1954]] in [[Cullman]] is a chef and owner of [[Highlands Bar and Grill]], [[Chez Fonfon]], [[Bottega]], and [[Bottega Café]], all located in [[Southisde]] Birmingham. | '''Frank Stitt III''' (born [[1954]] in [[Cullman]]) is a chef and owner of [[Highlands Bar and Grill]], [[Chez Fonfon]], [[Bottega]], and [[Bottega Café]], all located in [[Southisde]] Birmingham. | ||
After graduating high school, Stitt left Alabama, first for Boston's Tufts College, then to the University of California at Berkley. There, he began working in a kitchen. He eventually made his way to restaurants in Paris, France, where he honed his skills. There, he realized that many of the dishes made in France could be duplicated in Alabama, with local products. | After graduating high school, Stitt left Alabama, first for Boston's Tufts College, then to the University of California at Berkley. There, he began working in a kitchen. He eventually made his way to restaurants in Paris, France, where he honed his skills. There, he realized that many of the dishes made in France could be duplicated in Alabama, with local products. | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 28 January 2008
Frank Stitt III (born 1954 in Cullman) is a chef and owner of Highlands Bar and Grill, Chez Fonfon, Bottega, and Bottega Café, all located in Southisde Birmingham.
After graduating high school, Stitt left Alabama, first for Boston's Tufts College, then to the University of California at Berkley. There, he began working in a kitchen. He eventually made his way to restaurants in Paris, France, where he honed his skills. There, he realized that many of the dishes made in France could be duplicated in Alabama, with local products.
In November, 1982, Stitt opened Highlands Bar and Grill. Over the years, his stable grew to four restaurants, and have influenced many local culinary talents, such as Chris Hastings, who currently owns the Hot and Hot Fish Club. Stitt and his wife, Pardis, have been recognized by many publications and have won numerous national culinary awards.
Stitt has also authored a book, Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and Grill, which was published in 2004.
References
- Rodenwald, James. (October 2002) "A star fell on Alabama." Gourmet Magazine.
External links
- Frank Stitt bio at Southern Foodways Alliance
- Highlands Bar and Grill list of Stitt's awards and press
- Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and Grill ISBN: 1579652468