Topic: Malcolm White and Java Chatman attended Sipp & Savor 2025 at The MAX in Meridian where they talked to so many chefs we had to split the interviews into multiple episodes!

Today, we are sharing part 2 of our interviews from Sipp & Savor 2025.

Alex Perry (Vestige in Ocean Springs) talks about his James Beard Award journey and why he chose to use chicken hearts as an ingredient in his dish for the night. Ty Thames (Restaurant Tyler, Bin 612, and The Guest Room in Starkville) shares his culinary journey and how his Italian-style wine bar and restaurant became famous for cheese fries. Geno Lee (The Big Apple Inn in Jackson) gives away family secret recipes and praises food festivals like Sipp & Savor. And Jeremy Noffke (Southern Prohibition Brewing Company and Big Trouble in Hattiesburg) wrapped up the night with updates on the Hattiesburg restaurant scene and a unique dining experience with Big Supper Club.

Guest(s): Alex Perry, Ty Thames, Geno Lee, and Jeremy Noffke

Host(s): Malcolm White and Java Chatman

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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Topic: Malcolm White and Joe Sherman are hosting Deep South Dining for MPB Think Radio's Volunteer Week! They talk about Easter meals, Cioppino, and more before inviting Jill Buckley, Executive Director of Stewpot, to talk about the many services Stewpot has to offer, their history, and how people can volunteer their time, energy, and money to help serve the community.

Guest(s): Rev. Jill Barnes Buckley

Host(s): Malcolm White and Joe Sherman

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Topic: Malcolm White and Java Chatman attended Sipp & Savor 2025 at The MAX in Meridian where they talked to so many chefs we had to split the interviews into multiple episodes!

In this first episode, we share interviews with Sipp & Savor 2025's Headlining Chef Vishwesh Bhatt who shares some samples of his food, compliments his fellow chefs, and confirms a rumor. Then, President and CEO of The MAX, Penny Kemp, joins to talk about the history of Sipp & Savor and The MAX. And frequent guest, cohost, and all-around friend of the show Chef Enrika Williams talks about her experience at Sipp & Savor and how quickly she ran out of the lamb sandwiches she prepared for the event.

Stay-tuned for Deep South Dining at Sipp & Savor 2025 Part 2, coming soon!

Guest(s): Vishwesh Bhatt, Penny Kemp, and Enrika Williams

Host(s): Malcolm White and Java Chatman

Email: food@mpbonline.org

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