Chefs on the Move: Southern News

In Oklahoma City, Jeff Chanchaleune (Ma Der Lao Kitchen) plans a new bar and noodle shop, Bar Sen, in the Plaza District. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen plans its local debut downtown. Alma closed after just three months in Midtown. 

In New Orleans, Adolfo Garcia III fused Korean and Japanese flavors at newly minted Chi Chi’s Chicken and Beer. Meg Gray signed on as executive chef at legendary Tujague’s. 

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