Chefjimmyjr

Jimmy Bannos Jr.

Last updated: Oct 08, 2012

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Last updated: Nov 18 2010

Title(s)
Executive Chef/Owner, The Purple Pig
Summary

A fourth-generation restaurateur, I was "born and raised" in Heaven on Seven. Put to work bussing tables for my father at age five, I learned the trade firsthand while spending days at the family-owned Louisiana-style restaurant. Although raised on gumbo, I let my passion (and my palate) guide me to more Mediterranean styles of cuisine.

Specialties

Whole animal, Housemade sausage, Farm-to-table, Butchery, In-house charcuterie, Housemade condiments, In-house ice creams, and Vegetarian

Cuisine(s)

Gastropub and Mediterranean

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Work Experience: Culinary

  • The Purple Pig
    Title: Executive Chef/Owner
    Employment: Current
  • Esca
    Title: Line Cook
    Chef: Steve Connaughton
    Cuisine: Italian
    Notes:

    Employment: Jan 2008 - Present
  • Lupa
    Title: Line Cook
    Chef: Dave Pasternack
    Cuisine: Italian
    Notes:

    Employment: Jan 2007 - Present
  • Del Posto
    Title: Line Cook
    Chef: Mark Ladner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Notes:
    Was on opening staff

    Employment: Jan 2005 - Present
  • Miramar Bistro
    Title: Line Cook
    Chef: Gabriel Viti
    Cuisine: French Bistro
    Notes:
    Was on opening staff

    Employment: Jan 2004 - Present
  • Mia Francescas
    Title: Line Cook
    Chef: Scott Harris
    Cuisine: Italian
    Notes:
    Was on opening staff

    Employment: Jan 2004 - Present
Last updated: May 20 2013

Awards

  • 10 Best New Restaurants in America, Bon Apetit (2010)
Last updated: Oct 29 2010

Culinary Education

  • Johnson & Wales University
    2004
    Culinary Arts

Last updated: Oct 30 2010

Internships

  • Emerils Chris Wilson
    2003
Last updated: Oct 30 2010