The Edwin Hotel Appoints Kevin Korman as Executive Chef
The Edwin Hotel has appointed Kevin Korman as Executive Chef of the forthcoming restaurants Whitebird and Whiskey Thief (102
Walnut Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee). The highly anticipated
addition to Chattanooga's downtown neighborhood will debut in late
summer 2018.
“My food is influenced by my adopted city of Chattanooga, and will
showcase the heritage and hospitality of the Tennessee River Valley,”
says Kevin Korman, Executive Chef of The Edwin's Whitebird and Whiskey
Thief. “Our region is thriving with local growers and purveyors. I'm
looking forward to sharing my take on elevated Southern cuisine,
blending fine dining, casual cooking and modern day techniques, with our
guests.”
Korman brings over 16 years of culinary experience and love of food
to The Edwin. Most recently, Korman served as executive chef and owner
of Roselie Dining & Seafood Bar, a modern American seafood
restaurant located in Inlet Beach, Florida.
A Baltimore, Maryland native, Korman studied classic French
techniques, earning a culinary degree at Baltimore International
College, and began his esteemed career working under the watchful eye of
Rudolph Speckamp, one of the few certified master chefs in the United
States. Korman then held several positions managing and training those
around him, and continued to advance his skills and techniques at
award-winning restaurants and premier organizations including The Ritz
Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation in Eatonton, GA, and the Lincoln
Culinary Institute.
Prior to founding Roselie Dining & Seafood, Korman served as the executive chef of Santoni's Marketplace & Catering Company, managing more than 70 employees in one of the area's most respected kitchens, and further refined his skills overseeing multple food & beverage offerings in the luxury seaside town of Alys Beach, Florida.
“The rich identity of the region, the cultural individuality, and the connection to the modern south will influence both Whitebird and Whiskey Thief - from the design of the restaurant to the menu,” adds Greg Bradley, General Manager of The Edwin. “We are excited to introduce Kevin and his team's cooking to visitors and locals. We are debuting a completely new dining and drinking concept in the city, while celebrating the spirit of Chattanooga.”
Korman recently relocated to Chattanooga with his family where he is embracing locally-sourced meats, produce, and products, showcasing his love of the regional cuisine throughout the Tennessee River Valley.
Whitebird will offer a main dining room, intimate bar, and private dining area, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Whiskey Thief will offer craft cocktails and light bites as the city's only rooftop bar.
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