Cary Taylor
Executive Chef of The SouthernLast updated: Apr 22, 2013
Contact Information
- carystaylor@gmail...
More Details
- Job Start
- February 15, 2008
- Age
- 33
- Hometown
- Columbus, GA
- Current City
- Chicago, IL
Title(s)
Executive Chef,
The Southern
Summary
Dirtiest Fried Chicken North of the Mason-Dixon Line
Specialties
Farm-to-table, Butchery, Sustainable fish, In-house charcuterie, Housemade condiments, Vegetarian, and Vintage-style cocktails
Cuisine(s)
View Extended Profile (Education, Experience, Awards, etc)
Work Experience: Culinary
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The Southern
Title: Executive Chef
Employment: Current -
The Southern
Title: Executive Chef
Chef: Myself
Cuisine: Southeastern American
Notes:
Was on opening staff
Employment: Feb 2008 - Present -
Ambria
Title: Sous Chef
Chef: Christian Eckmann
Cuisine: Classic French
Notes:
Employment: Aug 2006 - Jul 2007 -
Avenues
Title: Line Cook
Chef: Graham Elliot Bowles
Cuisine: Modern Creative Americana
Notes:
Employment: Oct 2004 - Aug 2006 -
Blackbird
Title: Line Cook
Chef: Paul Kahan
Cuisine: Local-inspired, Seasonal American
Notes:
Employment: Aug 2003 - Aug 2004 -
Charlie Totter's
Title: Intern
Chef: Matthias Merges
Cuisine: Fine Dining
Notes:
Employment: May 2003 - Jul 2003
Work Experience: Non-Culinary
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USA Today
Title: Intern
Responsibilities: Web design for newspaper's site. Sports section
Employment: Jun 2001 - Aug 2001 -
Dallas Cowboys
Title: Staff Writer
Responsibilities: Interview pro football players and write stories for team's official web site
Employment: Aug 2000 - Apr 2002
Culinary Education
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CHIC
2003
B.S. - Culinary Arts
Stages
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Arzak
with Juan Mari Arzak
2003
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Restaurante Martin Berasategui
with Martin Berasategui
2003
Behind the Line: Cary Taylor
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Background (91% complete)
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Your Career (73% complete)
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On the Job (76% complete)
Life behind the stoves or bar — and on the front lines -
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Inspirations (87% complete)
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A Little Bit of Fun (29% complete)
Everything from eating habits to playing media to bikes and body ink -
Off the Clock (14% complete)
Dining and drinking, home and hobbies, vacations and volunteering… the pros take time off -
Help for Home Cooks/Bartenders (26% complete)
Industry pros help home cooks and bartenders get it right and expand their repertoires