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A Chef's Life
Gone Clamming, Part II
Season 3
Episode 11
Vivian’s plate runneth over as her tour of Charleston continues. A highlight is the high-energy and very popular Waffle House Smackdown. Frank Lee, “The Mayor of Charleston,” invites Vivian to his home and schools her on the proper way to open a clam and the secret to his aunt’s decadent clam hash.
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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 heads to the Charleston’s Wine and Food Festival.

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Lillie shows Vivian three different ways to bring out the bitter and sweet in rutabagas.