Chefs on the Move: Southern News

In Riviera Maya, Mexico, Jonathan Santiago became the executive chef of Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya. 

In Nashville, V Modern Italian opened in The Gulch, featuring a menu in collaboration with Stefano Ciotti. Italy’s All’Antico Vinaio opened two local sandwich shops. 

In Little Rock, Capers is closing after nearly 30 years. 

In Oklahoma City, Boom Town Creamery scooped up a new location in the Skirvin Hotel. 

In San Antonio, Jason Dady shutters Jardín at the San Antonio Botanical Garden May 31. 

In Houston, Edgar Maldonado checked in as executive chef at the Marriott Marquis Houston. 

In Asheville, Highland Brewing is closing at S&W Market. 

In Raleigh-Durham, La Buena Vida expanded to Durham. Mala Pata serves up Latin American cuisine May 14, along with an adjacent mini bar, Peyote.

In Miami, Victor Muñoz signed on as executive chef at ORO. 

In Fort Lauderdale, YES Hospitality Group cut the tape on Jay’s, a contemporary steakhouse set inside a historic church. 

In Tampa, known for its hot chicken, King of the Coop reopened in Seminole Heights. SkyBeach Resort adds SouthSeas Tapas later this year. 

In Naples, Fla., Gavin Kaysen was named chef partner of The Merchant Room, the signature restaurant at the Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, opening this fall.