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Joseph Lenn | |
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| Born | Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Education | Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, South Carolina |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Southern cuisine, Appalachian cuisine |
Current restaurant(s)
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Previous restaurant(s)
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Award(s) won
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| Website | www |
Joseph Lenn (born in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American chef renowned for his contributions to Southern and Appalachian cuisine. He is best known for his tenure as the executive chef at Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, where he won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast in 2013, becoming the first chef from Tennessee to receive this honor.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Lenn was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he developed an interest in cooking while working at a local butcher shop during his teenage years.[2] He later attended the Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina, to study the culinary arts, focusing on traditional Southern cuisine.[3]
Career
[edit]Blackberry Farm
[edit]Lenn began his career at Blackberry Farm as an intern, eventually becoming the executive chef at The Barn, the resort's acclaimed fine-dining restaurant.[4] His culinary style emphasizes farm-to-table cuisine, drawing inspiration from local ingredients sourced directly from the property and the surrounding Smoky Mountains.[5] In 2013, Lenn was honored with the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast, marking a significant achievement for both him and Tennessee's culinary scene.[1]
J.C. Holdway
[edit]In 2016, Lenn opened J.C. Holdway restaurant in downtown Knoxville, named after his late uncle, Joseph Charles Holdway.[3] The restaurant has been recognized as one of Knoxville's premier dining destinations, emphasizing wood-fired cooking and the use of regional Appalachian ingredients.[6] J.C. Holdway was featured in Eater's list of the best new restaurants in 2016 and was also included in Esquire's "Best New Restaurants in America" list in 2017.[7][8]
Culinary Style and Philosophy
[edit]Lenn's cooking emphasizes traditional Southern and Appalachian flavors, with a focus on seasonal ingredients and wood-fired cooking methods. His dishes often highlight locally sourced produce, meats, and heirloom grains, with a modern twist.[9] Lenn is committed to preserving the culinary heritage of the Appalachian region while introducing contemporary cooking techniques that elevate traditional flavors.[10]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast (2013)[1]
- Featured in The New York Times, Garden & Gun, Eater, and Esquire as a leading chef in Appalachian cuisine.[11]
Personal Life
[edit]Lenn continues to live and work in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he promotes Appalachian food traditions through his restaurant, J.C. Holdway. He is actively involved in local food initiatives and collaborates with local farmers and producers to source ingredients for his menus.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Blackberry Farm's Executive Chef Joseph Lenn Wins James Beard Award". Blount Partnership. May 8, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Southern Hot List". Garden & Gun. June 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Chef Joseph Lenn Opens J.C. Holdway in Knoxville". The New York Times. June 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Joseph Lenn Opens J.C. Holdway in Downtown Knoxville". Knox News. September 14, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Best New Restaurants Opening This Fall". Eater. August 31, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Year in Southern Restaurants". Garden & Gun. December 21, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Best New Restaurants in America". Eater. July 26, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Best New Restaurants in America". Esquire. November 17, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Five Surprising Southern Food Towns". Garden & Gun. March 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Knoxville Travel Guide: Blackberry Farm and J.C. Holdway". GQ. July 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Southern Hot List". Garden & Gun. June 20, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "Joseph Lenn Opens J.C. Holdway in Knoxville". Eater. September 29, 2016. Retrieved October 20, 2024.