43 - Chef Austin Sumrall with Oyster Farmer Anita Arguelles: Keeping Your Menu Fresh

EATYALL: Chefs Tell the Story of Farmers

Live from Biloxi, Mississippi, this episode brings Chef Austin Sumrall, Executive Chef at White Pillars Restaurant & Lounge and James Beard Award Nominee to the table with Anita Arguelles from French Hermit Oyster Co.

Arguelles gives us a peek behind the scenes of their oyster farm operation and shares how their premium “French Hermit” oysters are grown in the waters off of Deer Island on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Chef Austin explains the value of using an ingredient that is grown approximately two miles from his acclaimed beachfront restaurant.

Also, in Episode #43 of the EATYALL Podcast, you’ll hear about...

• Oysters and champagne on a boat
• Why relationships matter, and how the one between the farmer and the chef can set up your business for success.
• The Lightning Round with answers from both Chef and Farmer

Connect with our Guest:

• https://frenchhermitoyster.co/
• @thefrenchhermit
• @chef_sumrall
• @white_pillars

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EATYALL Chef Care Package Program

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The EATYALL Podcast is hosted by Andy Chapman, CEO and founder of EATYALL. EATYALL serves the food and farm community with effective chef outreach services.