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A Chef's Life
You Say Heirloom, I Say Old Timey
Season 1
Episode 5
Vivian preps for a Southern Foodways Alliance luncheon. Food enthusiasts from around the country are coming to study BBQ & Vivian plans to serve them the ultimate tomato sandwich. She weighs the risk of serving something so simple to this discerning crowd, but in her gut she believes it will be the highlight of their trip.
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Flo and Theo’s pre-school visits the restaurant for a meal focusing on table manners.
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Vivian gains an enlightened perspective on the farm-raised catfish industry.
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Vivian’s rabbit demo at the Carolina Meat Conference is met with rowdy protesters.
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Vivian romps around the city before firing up the BBQ cabbage at Feast Portland.
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Vivian’s summer itinerary picks up with a 14-day photo shoot.
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Vivian reckons with handing over the restaurant reins to John and Justise.
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After a summer away from the restaurant, Vivian returns to a staff of unfamiliar faces.
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Spring onions kick off the season in high gear as Vivian takes a break from her cookbook.
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Vivian judges the Southern Sides competition at the annual BBQ Festival.
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After some initial hiccups, Vivian’s whole cow program finds its groove.
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Vivian’s plate runneth over as her tour of Charleston continues.
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Vivian heads to the Charleston’s Wine and Food Festival.