Southernish

Southernish Chef Driven Personalized Culinary Experiences
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We have so much to be grateful for this year. For us, it's great cocktails, great food, and great friends! Won't you joi...
29/10/2024

We have so much to be grateful for this year. For us, it's great cocktails, great food, and great friends! Won't you join us in celebration at our SECOND annual Friendsgiving Brunch + Cocktail Pairing! Brought to you by Pollyanna Social and Southernish, featuring four mouth-watering, southern inspired brunch courses from Chef Joe paired with off menu craft cocktails created collaboratively by Pollyanna Social Mixologist Nick + Chef Joe.

The brunch is being held Sunday November 24, with doors open at noon and service beginning at 12:30pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

View the menu and all the additional details here: https://bit.ly/3YnlQki

Happy Birthday Shep!Lauren planned an intimate dinner to celebrate her husband's birthday. The inspo for the menu was ba...
28/10/2024

Happy Birthday Shep!

Lauren planned an intimate dinner to celebrate her husband's birthday. The inspo for the menu was based on the couple's vacation in Positano Italy. A few special requests and some personalized twists on a few Southernish classics made for a unique line up of dishes.

The menu--

Appetizers: A duo of shared plates
1- Burrata bar- A top your own toast assortment served with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, romesco sauce, and basil pesto
2- Smoked Hamachi Crudo

Second:
Beet "Ravioli"- Beet Ravioli- thinly sliced and roasted beet rounds serve as the "pasta", herbed goat cheese center. Lightly dressed with a walnut vinaigrette, endive and watercress, and candied walnuts

Third:
Bucatini Vongole- House Extruded bucatini served with clams and, by request, mussel too, in a white wine, lemon, garlic, and thyme scented sauce topped with lemon zest and juice.

Fourth:
Chef's cut of beef with parsnip puree, confit radish, and pine nut salsa verde

Dessert:
Butter Cake Bananas Foster with rum caramel- a brown butter cake with sliced bananas, served with rum caramel sauce and mascarpone whipped cream.

Creating your own, very personalized menu, is just one of the many reasons to book Southernish for your Personal Chef driven events.

Sometimes the best coping mechanism is a good meal with good friends.So if you are mentally picturing yourself with a ch...
26/10/2024

Sometimes the best coping mechanism is a good meal with good friends.

So if you are mentally picturing yourself with a chef prepared five course meal, in the comfort of your own home, no dishes or cooking required on your part- then it's time to make that mental picture your reality. This is your sign!

Reach out to book your Southernish meal today. Only a handful of openings remain in 2025, so don't wait.

Cheers to 50 years! Kim gathered up her good friends and hosted a lovely dinner in honor of her milestone birthday!Perso...
24/10/2024

Cheers to 50 years! Kim gathered up her good friends and hosted a lovely dinner in honor of her milestone birthday!

Personalized wine pairing recommendations from us and a few special requests for dishes and ingredients in the appetizers from Kim made this a unique and very personalized occasion!

The menu:
Appetizers: A Trio of shared plates
1- Tuna Ceviche- in coconut, lime, and mango with cucumber. Served with chips
2- Beef Carpaccio- Horseradish aioli, house made crackers, pickled berries
3- Delicata Squash "Donuts"- coated in a light tempura style batter, quick fried squash rings served with spiced honey

Second:
Market Salad with Peanut Dressing- a seasonal assortment of greens tossed with a seasonal assortment of veggies, cucumber, kohlrabi, basil and mint. Topped with a peanut dressing and crushed roasted peanuts.

Third:
Orecchiette with Caramelized Cauliflower + Brown Butter- served with herbed bread crumbs

Fourth:
Chef's cut of beef with parsnip puree, confit radish, and pine nut salsa verde

Dessert:
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding- served with rum caramel sauce, mascarpone whipped cream, bourbon barrel smoked sugar torched banana slices and spicy pecan dust.

Our gift certificates are a unique gift, and are available digitally- so no worries if it’s a bit last minute!These cert...
23/10/2024

Our gift certificates are a unique gift, and are available digitally- so no worries if it’s a bit last minute!

These certificates make great gifts in many situations… but here are a few of our favorite ideas:

- housewarming gift
- A special surprise for new parents
- An anniversary
- To celebrate a promotion, graduation, or other life milestone
- Birthdays
- Client appreciation
- JUST BECAUSE

Let Southernish help you treat a special someone to an awesome experience they aren’t soon to forget. Check out the gift certificate section on our website for a bit more info, at https://mysouthernish.com/giftcertificates

When multiple members of the fam have birthdays in the same month, how do you celebrate? With a Personal Chef of course!...
22/10/2024

When multiple members of the fam have birthdays in the same month, how do you celebrate? With a Personal Chef of course!

Jan organized a fun celebration with a meal sure to highlight the favorite flavors of the family members being celebrated.

The menu-

Appetizers: A Trio of shared plates
1- Chicken + Waffle Bites- Savory waffles topped with fried chicken thighs and drizzled with a lightly spiced maple syrup.
2- Shrimp Po' Boy Toast Round- French bread toast, spiced remoulade, creole seasoned sauteed shrimp, diced tomato, and microgreens
3- Kung Pao Cauliflower- Lightly breaded and fried florets, drizzled with housemade kung pao sauce and topped with sesame seeds

Second:
Market Salad with Peanut Dressing- a seasonal assortment of greens tossed with a seasonal assortment of veggies, cucumber, kohlrabi, basil and mint. Topped with a peanut dressing and crushed roasted peanuts.

Third:
Snapper "Bánh mì"- A play on the classic Vietnamese sandwich (note- it is not served as a sandwich). Filet of snapper, topped with a toasted brioche crust and micro greens. Served on a bed of pickled radishes and ground Vietnamese (sweet and salty) sausage.

Fourth:
Black Pepper Crusted filet of beef with ancho + red pepper sauce. Topped with queso fresco and garnished with pine nuts, cilantro oil, green onions, and topped with a sweet potato nest .

Dessert:
Brown Butter Carrot Cake stacks- with a vanilla custard and cream cheese frosting.

EXPERIENCES MAKE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFE TIME!Southernish is more than just a meal. It's an experience. And Chef Joe, ...
21/10/2024

EXPERIENCES MAKE MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFE TIME!

Southernish is more than just a meal. It's an experience. And Chef Joe, well he is definitely a "memory maker"!

Some highlights of the Southernish experience?

-The ability to collaborate directly with a Chef to create a personalized meal for your occasion.
-Interacting and observing as the Chef prepares the meal in your kitchen.
-The entire group being able to connect and bond together in the comfort of home because no one is saddled with cooking. serving/ cleaning up. There is no rush like in a restaurant setting.
-Enjoying restaurant quality food served by the Chef himself
-Engaging with the Chef and his beautiful, high quality food and dishes as he introduces each course, sharing thoughtful details on how the dishes were created and expressing his commitment to local, organic and sustainable foods.

Sitting back and enjoying each other's company is priceless, and the Southernish experience? Well it's not one you or your guests are soon to forget!

Sound like your ideal way to make a memory, celebrate and occasion, or enjoy with friends or family for the fun of it? Learn even more about our amazing Personalized Culinary Experiences at mysouthernish.com

Today is a VERY special day, it's the Chef's Birthday!As is the nature of his work, the Chef is cooking for clients toni...
19/10/2024

Today is a VERY special day, it's the Chef's Birthday!

As is the nature of his work, the Chef is cooking for clients tonight-- but don't worry, we will celebrate him all month long. Afterall, he deserves it!

Join us in wishing Chef Joe the happiest of Birthdays!

Fall weather reminds us of what's just around the corner. Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. It's cl...
18/10/2024

Fall weather reminds us of what's just around the corner. Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. It's clear many of you have been thinking about it as we currently only have 1 Saturday left in December...

As has become our tradition, there will be no Southernish service November 26-31, nor December 23- January 2 while we take our own little holiday break.

So this is our reminder, don't wait to reach out to book a seasonal gathering with us! Email the Chef today to inquire!

Happy National Pasta Day!Chef Joe makes ALL of our pasta from scratch. That is right-- ALL of it. Gluten free pasta from...
17/10/2024

Happy National Pasta Day!

Chef Joe makes ALL of our pasta from scratch. That is right-- ALL of it.

Gluten free pasta from scratch? He's got it!
Extruded noodles from scratch (like bucatini and rigatoni)? You bet!
Stuffed pasta like ravioli or agnolotti? CHECK!
Rolled and stuffed pasta like a lasagna rotolo- Yes sir!

Using flour from crops grown, harvested and milled locally that is fresh and stoneground takes our pasta even one more level up!

A comforting bowl of fall pasta? Coming right up!Not really a new dish to us, just one that FINALLY got it's own photo. ...
16/10/2024

A comforting bowl of fall pasta? Coming right up!

Not really a new dish to us, just one that FINALLY got it's own photo. Enter Squash Ravioli in Brown Butter!

A combo of roasted butternut and delicata squash, mixed with ricotta and some savory nutmeg, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and sage makes up the filling. Served in brown butter infused with more sage and topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and some amaretti cookie dust.

The perfect third course through fall and winter too!

We were so excited when Jane reached out to us to come back and cook for her. We've had the pleasure of cooking for her ...
15/10/2024

We were so excited when Jane reached out to us to come back and cook for her. We've had the pleasure of cooking for her a few times and it's always a treat.

Food lovers through and through, this group of four loved hearing all about how the Chef conceptualized each dish, the purveyors the food was sourced from, etc!

A great menu in celebration of a milestone birthday including...

Appetizers: A Trio of shared plates
1- Burrata With Fresh Tomato, Olive Oil, Flaky Sea Salt, and Toast
2- Sungold Gazpacho Shooters- served chilled, topped with cucumber, watermelon and basil
3- Bacon-wrapped Chorizo stuffed dates- served in a tomato and roasted red pepper sauce

Second:
Benedictine Salad- Herby Cucumber Ranch Dressing, carrots, cucumbers, toasted bread crumbs and bacon bits

Third:
Corn Crema and Fettuccine- hand cut pasta with a fresh corn sauce, sauteed corn, and charred scallions

Fourth:
Filet of Beef, Red Pepper Jam, Taleggio Sauce + Chips- silky taleggio cheese sauce, and acidic, sweet, and tangy red pepper jam compliment the steak beautifully. Topped with crispy root vegetable chips Served with seasonal green veggie

Dessert:
Chocolate Bomb- a base of fudge cake topped with chocolate mousse, and encapsulated in a dark chocolate glaze. Served with crunchy candy pearls and caramel sauce

Looking for a special way to celebrate a milestone- like a birthday, anniversary, job promotion, etc? A night with Southernish is the perfect way!

National Dessert Day?! Count us in!A round up of a few of our client faves to celebrate....Brown Butter Carrot Cake, PB+...
14/10/2024

National Dessert Day?! Count us in!

A round up of a few of our client faves to celebrate....

Brown Butter Carrot Cake, PB+J Pannacotta, Chocolate Bomb, Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis, Campfire S'mores, and Bananas Foster Bread Pudding are far and away the crowd favorites of the bunch.

If you had to choose RIGHT NOW, which would you select to end your meal?

To Surprise or not to surprise?The ultimate question for many when it comes to planning a special celebration for a love...
11/10/2024

To Surprise or not to surprise?

The ultimate question for many when it comes to planning a special celebration for a loved one.

We often get asked our opinions on how a Southernish meal fits into the picture when it comes to a surprise experience.

A few considerations:

- Would your loved one prefer to be involved in working with a Chef to create their perfect meal? For some culinary obsessed folks the experience of collaborating in the planning process alone would feel like a gift. In this case a gift certificate can be a great option, or even a date secured and paid for, but allowing them input into the menu is the way to go.
- Does the person you are planning for spend loads of time planning and coordinating for others and feel a touch overwhelmed when it comes to doing things for themselves? In that case a surprise where its all handled for them may be the way to go.
- Will you be able to get the recipient of the surprise out of the house if its hosted in their home? If not, consider making just the Chef coming and the meal a surprise. For example, maybe the recipient thinks friends or family are coming over to celebrate and y'all will order takeout. Have the recipient answer the door thinking they are greeting a delivery person, only to find Che Joe at the door!

We love helping y'all plan some amazing events, each and every is unique which is a part of what we love about our service!

What do you think, would you want a surprise where its all planned out for you, or would you want to collaborate and plan with the Chef yourself?

Lamb Chops dusted in hazelnut crumble atop a parsnip puree with roasted mushrooms in a rosemary lemon jus.The perfect ma...
08/10/2024

Lamb Chops dusted in hazelnut crumble atop a parsnip puree with roasted mushrooms in a rosemary lemon jus.

The perfect main course. Chewy, crunchy + creamy. Savory, some umami, a touch of sweet, a hint of smokiness.

Save the Date for our Second Annual "Friendsgiving Brunch + Craft Cocktail Pairing," co-hosted with our Friends at Polly...
07/10/2024

Save the Date for our Second Annual "Friendsgiving Brunch + Craft Cocktail Pairing," co-hosted with our Friends at Pollyanna Social on Sunday November 24 at noon.

Final menu including four courses of Southernish fare with craft cocktails to pair from the team as well as ticket information, coming soon.

Look at this stunning second course!Poblano Vinaigrette and Mixed Greens.Roasted poblano peppers create a slightly spicy...
07/10/2024

Look at this stunning second course!

Poblano Vinaigrette and Mixed Greens.

Roasted poblano peppers create a slightly spicy (not hot) and smoky dressing.
The freshest mixed greens, served with chayote, pickled red onions radish, pepitas and topped with cotija cheese and a few tortilla strips.

Bright, light, and perfect for a Tex Mex inspired dinner, or any more eclectic style meal!

Our menus are fully customizable, and we work with all allergies and dining restrictions. Wondering then-- how do you a ...
05/10/2024

Our menus are fully customizable, and we work with all allergies and dining restrictions. Wondering then-- how do you a select a menu for your dinner?

A few considerations we ask of our clients prior to their menu planning consultation phone call with the chef:

1- Are there any allergies or dining restrictions for those you anticipate being in attendance?
2- Are there any strong preferences about foods that you wish to plan around (ex- the individual who is being honored at the dinner dislikes Brussel sprouts, or the couple hosting the meal love crab.)
3- Are there certain cuisines that you feel would be a good fit for the menu and the occasion ? (ex- Southern, Italian, Spanish, Tex-Mex, an eclectic mix, chef's choice?)
4- Are there any dishes you have seen on our social media/ website that were of particular interest to you?
5- For desserts, do you imagine a chocolate based dish or something fruit forward?
6- Are there any special requests for a dish or specific food that you would like Chef Joe to consider while planning your menu?

All that being said, some clients simply request the Chef present his best or his favorites- and hey, we won't argue with that!

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Interview: Southernish Personalized Culinary Experiences with Joe and Linsey
Interview: Southernish Personalized Culinary Experiences with Joe and Linsey

I have learned it's never too late to find your passion. Learn more about Southernish and Chef Joe by watching the full interview conducted by Kiki Vale of KefiLife365 recorded at Spira Farms earlier this year here: https://bit.ly/3KGgbzN

Fresh, from scratch, handcrafted pasta. Does it get any better than that? 🍝

For those who wonder how we spend our free time when we aren't working. We cook, of course! We had a great night with some great friends testing out our new Breeo, enjoying some good beer, and soaking up these fall evenings Tuesday night!

Sorry for the delay! Here is Chef Joe with the recap from last week's semi final round play! Also, listen on to hear whats happening with the tie that occurred last week in the appetizer bracket! #menumadness2022 #broughttoyoubysouthernish

Chef Joe's recap of week 1 menu madness action, and a few predictions heading into the semi finals week ahead! #menumadness2022 #broughttoyoubysouthernish

Menu Madness 2022 starts tommorow!

Delivery Day!! Oysters were on two of our menus over the weekend! Both of our clients had no preference of East Coast versus West Coast oysters, so we ordered our favorites from Island Creek out of Duxbury MA. A few fun facts about Island Creek: 🦪Island Creek is a vertically integrated farm dedicated to making an impact on food systems. 🦪 IC operates one of the only shellfish hatcheries in the northeast 🦪 IC also acts as a distribution company selling shellfish from over 100 farms to about 700 chefs around the country. Get some of these delicious oysters on your table, reach out to Southernish today. Let Chef Joe treat you to a delicious and unique culinary experience- all the details on our personal chef services at mysouthernish.com.

Our Wednesday morning is almost always spent in a rush, to be the first ones at the farmers market. Check out Chef Joe as he tells you all about our farmers market haul from this morning, and which dishes he is making with all the goodies this weekend. We aren't joking when we say local... fresh... organic... and sustainable! Learn more about Chef Joe and our personalized culinary experiences at mysouthernish.com.

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