Chef Edward Lee
@chefedwardlee
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610 Magnolia | Succotash | LEE Initiative | Smoke & Pickles | Buttermilk Graffiti
Joined July 2009
I am writing with tears in my eyes and a broken heart. The world just got so much smaller. RIP #TonyBourdain
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Here's something I wrote about for @heatedmag It may ruffle a few feathers but I think it's worth talking about
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I am closing milkwoodlouky today after 7 amazing years in downtown Louisville. The events of the past week have given all of us much to think about and the time to reflect and decide where we go from here. I want to…
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This afternoon, whiskeydry cooked lunch for all the TSA officers at the Louisville Airport flylouisville. I fly out of this airport frequently and I have gotten to know some of these…
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I am honored and humbled and thankful to be included in @foodandwine 40 Most Important Restaurants of the Past 40 Years. So many great chefs and restaurants on this list, I am happy to…
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"I'm trying to get people to be less afraid of their neighbors." Jonathan Gold.
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How cool is this? @BravoTopChef in KY @tomcolicchio & @PadmaLakshmi looking Derby perfect. And yes Im @whiskeydrylou drinking a nice glass of bourbon
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There are so many restaurant workers suddenly out of work. They are the backbone of our industry. They have always answered the call to work our kitchens and run our dining rooms. I am doing anything I can to make…
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I may just retweet this everyday for the rest of the year. Hi Mom! I wish you were on twitter.
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Thank you @foodandwine and @kittenwithawhip for letting me say this: More Compassion, Less Yelling
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@SarahSpain If you need a reso for 610 Magnolia, feel free to DM. Big fan of @SpainandFitz !.
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Awesome book swap day with the great @HannahDrake628 .Thank you for your inspiring books! #Louisville
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Not everyday you get to have these kind words said about you by the amazing @UKCoachCalipari Thank You
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This is my Mom. She means the world to me. Everything I am is because of her. I didn't see her much as a child because she worked 7 days a week and 14 hour days to put food on our table…
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@ReignOfApril @ava @ava I know how important Gramma's birthdays are. I will personally make sure she is well cared for. And thank you @ReignOfApril for the kind words.
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We Are All Family in Kentucky.In an effort to help the employees of the Federal Government who are not getting paid through the shutdown, a group of restaurants has banded together to…
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Kentucky!! Come out and vote today. We have free cheeseburger for you from whiskeydry .Thank you @InitiativeLee and @worldcentralfor making today happen!!.The turnout today is incredible!.#getoutandvote @…
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DC restaurant workers in need of a free meal, come join us Succotash Penn Quarter tonight at 5pm to 7pm.
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I wish everyone could have heard the speech by Jessica B Harris last night @beardfoundation Media Awards because it was the most moving speech @africooks - you should share it with the world.
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Those of us in KY understand how important it is to specify the flavor of Jim Beam in a news story.
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Thanks Kiran. Thats pretty awful. And you know what. A quick look at my profile pic would show you that the Asian man in that photo is not me.
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We have over 7000 Pounds of free groceries to give away today in the West End. Over 200 meals. Unlimited hope. @InitiativeLee @eventsbypamela .@onewestlou .#CaliforniaCommunityCenter.#TroubleBar.#childrenshouldnthunger.@ChangeTMW
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Day 1 of McAtee Community Kitchen is in the books. Thanks @InitiativeLee and all our wonderful volunteers. This is the first step in a journey I am excited and honored to be a part of.
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Huge congrats to @djshaunoneale for the win on @MASTERCHEFonFOX but @brandi_mudd you should be proud, did an amazing job.
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What a cool find in Columbia, SC - the elusive Catfish Stew in a mart behind a gas station
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Jason, my Mom loves this picture so much. Thank you for capturing it so vividly.
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I genuinely hope that I'm wrong about everything I say in this interview but so far this is where we r heading
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Amazing. Entire crew @lolabistro was the best. And the damn pierogis, they were off the charts.
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Boston - We are serving meals to all restaurant workers who have been laid off recently due to COVID-19.Please see details @bluedragonbos below. @mingtsai Thank you for your partnership. Thank you…
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For Fathers Day, I'm diving into this big, fat, juicy cowboy steak from @JeffRubys from the comfort of my home. Thank you @TheRealJeffRuby for your continued support of @InitiativeLee
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To date, @InitiativeLee and @makersmark along with our amazing chef and restaurant partners across the country have collectively served over 25,800 meals to those in need. We have also handed out thousands of…
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Over 7 years of a restaurant's life, you build up alot of memories. I owe so many people a huge basket of thank yous. From the amazing staff, the hard working chefs, and the best customers a chef could ever ask for.…
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Sorry to sound like a broken record but these issues cannot be spoken about enough.
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Dude, can't we just start as drinking buddies before we venture into BFF territory?.
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Can't stop eating @momofuku #DC this kimchi brisket stew is the best - thanks @davidchang and team for the amazing hospitality!!
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I forgot how much I love the fried bologna sandwich wagners1922 Wagner's Pharmacy. Extra Mayo please. #KYProud @ Wagner's Pharmacy
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What an amazing night to watch @RacingLouFC in @thewomenscup !! It's amazing to host @chicagoredstars @PSG_Feminines @FCBfrauen here in Louisville. Thank you @SarahSpain for the invite!
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True story I had a reservation on March 22 to dine manresarestaurant which, of course, I had to cancel. Instead, I spent 2 weeks opening 14 relief kitchens across America with lindseyofcacek with the help of…
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Thank you @NutellaUSA for my own jar of the good stuff. Now I really dont have to share it with anyone.
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First week of lunch service done @succotashrestaurant - this catfish sandwich is killing it. Now off to KY for @bourbonandbeyond #neverstop
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Those in the restaurant industry in Louisville measure our years by how many KY Derby weekends we have survived. This Saturday would have been my 19th Derby. Normally, all my restaurants would be gearing up for the…
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Also in 2018, if you didn't see True South by @johntedge, you missed the best show on tv about food and, more importantly, about people
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Finally had my first haggis. It was fried. And it was good. Not sure why it has such a poor reputation. I could eat this all the time
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Along with the GM of 610 Magnolia, Lindsey Ofcacek, I am proud to announce the launch of our…
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It is possible for restaurants to be an ally in the fight against COVID & not be perceived as the enemy. As a community we have to be better at holding all restaurant operators accountable, following stringent rules & be leaders in behavioral decisions that minimize risk.
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Sometimes I go off menu @KneadHD .Lunch menu Fried Chicken Sandwich with Slaw, Collards and Kimchi. I don't have a name for it but it's kinda my go to though when I'm feeling a bit…
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Always amazing to come hone to find inspiring cookbooks. Thank you @AaronSanchez @WhitneyOtawka @emily__wallace @felixlosangeles
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Cincinnati is feeding tonight and every night for 2 weeks for the Restaurant Workers Relief Program by @InitiativeLee @mitascincinnati.Thank you @salazarotr for your partnership.Thank you @makersmark for your…
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Louisville chef Edward Lee stars in new TV show 'Culinary Genius,' set to air Monday
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This is an amazing story. I am in awe of her kindness. @JDuenas24 @RobertEGunnJr @DuBoisAcademy Please reach out to me and I will cook for all of you when you come to DC. #Louisvile.
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Thanks to the support from our partners at @makersmark and countless individuals, this program continues to grow. We have now served over 58,000 meals in just a few short weeks. . For those in need of assistance,…
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U kidding me? Thats all I ever use it for. Picklebacks are the best. And I will live to be 100 yr old because of it.
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It's been almost 3 months since we last fired up the ovens 610magnolia and I can't wait to welcome you all back. The entire team is ready and re-energized. We are taking reservations and our menu is on fire. It…
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After a long wait, I am finally excited to share the news that Fermented - the feature documentary that I co-wrote and filmed with director Jon Cianfrani, is available on @itunesmusic .We traveled across America to…
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For the past two weeks, we have been feeding federal workers and though it's been tough to hear their stories, I have learned alot from them. I learned about Diana's story when she called…
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@SarahSpain Email me the day and time and we will have the Sarah Spain red carpet waiting for you! 610@610magnolia.com.
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Cocktail is blowing my mind - Borscht Sour with Dill at Riel
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Los Angeles is now handing out meals and supplies to restaurant workers who have lost their jobs. @InitiativeLee and @nancysilverton in partnership @chispacca @makersmark.We are here to help those in need. We are…
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Incredible day of Bourbon tasting with @makersmark .Selecting a Private Label Blend for 610magnolia milkwoodlouky and whiskeydry .After much debate and drinking, I think we finally have a…
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Thank you @ChandrasPlate @platemagazine for telling our story. The work is ongoing and our resolve to continue this effort is buoyed by your support!.
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I am heartbrocken Chef. I cant believe it. Just saw you last month. We laughed and made plans to break bread together soon. Rest in peace. We will remember you always. @floydcardoz .#chef
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I'm cooking up a dinner @MakersMark Distillery in Loretto KY. If you haven't been it's a magical place
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Best bourbon bars in the South? Check out my faves and see if you agree. Thanks @gardenandgun .
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Love this. Also it's ok to be depressed because that means she cares. That makes her human & we need more caring humans.
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Thank you Mayor. We will continue this work throughout this crisis.
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Due to overwhelming community support, an anonymous private donor, and the continued generosity of @MakersMark, the @InitiativeLee by @chefedwardlee and lindseyofcacek has been able to expand the Restaurant Workers…
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Stocked up on snacks for @CrazyRichMovie WTF happened to Goobers or Sno-Caps? Nowhere to be found.
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Wow, denouncing the entire idea of a brigade system based on 1 really brief stint in France seems, well, a little presumptuous. Actually alot presumptuous.
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@PadmaLakshmi Louisville is so excited to welcome you and the Top Chef family to KY! Hope you are thirsty for a little Bourbon!.
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These Bison Bulgogi Dumplings featured @MilkWoodLouKy for next 2 days only - Beer Geek Week.
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Too many cooks in the kitchen @HolemanandFinch ? Nah, it's just right. Love being here for #Tenyeartour with Chef Linton Hopkins
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I have rarely seen this dish outside of someone's home and this version was the real thing !
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Just devoured this fried chicken platter @BantamKingDC by @chefkatsuya So fucking good and now I will sleep
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Food and culture is something to be shared but this is the very definition of culinary appropriation. Irresponsible and disrespectful. @AlohaPokeCo.
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In all my years, I have never seen how bananas turn from blossom to fruit. The bananas in Hawaii are unlike any I've ever had. Sweet, citrusy, custard-like texture and a sun kissed deep…
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We are opening more relief kitchens in Los Angeles due to the re-closure of restaurants. Now, more than ever, restaurants and restaurant workers need your help. We are in an ongoing crisis and so many families…
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I got to taste an incredibly rare soy sauce today from a master - Seo Bun Rae of Seoil Farm. She has been making her Ganjang and Doenjang for over 30 years and her mastery shows in everything I tasted. This soy…
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I am happy to introduce the future of the culinary arts in KY. These are the 5 chefs chosen for…
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One of the best things I ate in Seattle was this gorgeous herring plate @OldBallardLiq with a dill infused locally made Aquavit. A must try!
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Please join me in Atlanta for food and books and whiskey!!
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These are mini Milano cookies, like the ones you had as a kid, but filled with Rose Chocolate and Rhubarb Jam.We lovingly bake them each night, right before service. How long before Pepperidge Farms comes after me?…
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@chefjoseandres @WCKitchen @InitiativeLee Thank you @chefjoseandres for bringing @WCKitchen to Kentucky! Truly inspiring. We are always ready to partner with you.
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Im talking oyster sandwiches on Iron Chef Eats on @FoodNetwork tonight right after Iron Chef.
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My wife - she is beautiful and smart and strong and . Wow look at that foie gras canoli @MasseriaDC - Happy Birthday Love!
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We do this work, not for clicks, but because we love the chef community & we love our industry - one this is admittedly imperfect but always strives to do better. We want to celebrate this, now, when we need it most. Thank you @mx_vs13.
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