2008 Featured Chef:

Wally Joe

Executive Chef
Brushmark Restaurant

A pioneer of the Southern culinary revolution, Chef Wally Joe created his eclectic, modern American cuisine for his namesake restaurant in Memphis, Tenn., and shares his culinary expertise on Turner South’s original series, Off the Menu.

Joe began his culinary education as a child growing up in KC’s – the award-winning restaurant owned by his family in Cleveland, Miss. His early childhood experience greatly influenced his philosophy of serving seasonal food. His cuisine reflects his Asian heritage and hints of the American South.

Joe also has served has executive chef for Viking Range Corporation – the originator of the commercial-style cooking appliances – and enjoys donating his time and culinary skills to many worthy causes and charities. Among the many benefit dinners with which he has assisted include Share Our Strength, the March of Dimes, the American Heart Association, and, of course, The Art of Good Taste.
Known affectionately by the Brooks staff simply as “Wally,” he joined the Brooks team in October 2006 and now serves as executive chef at the Brushmark Restaurant.