September 9, 2023 with Melissa Cottingham

Chef Mel has had a passion for culinary arts since she was knee high to a grasshopper. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, she began cooking at twelve alongside her mother Beverly. She took her talents to Los Angeles, CA, where she worked in TV, film and commercials, before deciding to pursue culinary arts. She currently is the Owner & CEO of the pop up restaurant, Melnificent™, a mixture of traditional and gourmet style chicken wings in Los Angeles, CA.

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To Start:
Mini Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Hot Pepper Jelly | Maple Honey Butter

1st
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Pickled Okra | Fried Green Tomatoes | Hot Bacon Dressing

2nd
Hickory Smoked Blackberry Bourbon Ribs
Crispy Garlic | Scallion

3rd
5 Cheese Mac & Cheese

4th
Southern Fried Chicken Wings
Jezebel Hot Sauce

Palate Cleanser
Lemon Sorbet

Dessert
Grilled Marinated Nectarines
Creme Anglaise | Brown Butter Crumble