Chef Chris Blackburn Joins Community Table 2019

Joining the crew of local chefs for Community Table isn’t new for Chef Chris Blackburn.  Last year his smoked lamb tamale was an exceptional addition to the multi-course dinner.  Chris can be found cheffing currently at not one but two restaurants, both new to him.  Steak Street, an award winning restaurant in High Point and Coast, a new on the scene seafood restaurant at the Palladium.

Chris has been a chef since the young age of 15 and now has a good 25 years under his belt.  He focuses on southern traditional food with a emphasis on quality.  “I appreciate quality in food.  Rather than use cheap food and make it expensive, I like to take quality ingredients and make them affordable,” Chris remarked in a recent conversation.  He built the foundation for his career as “chef” using this concept.

Chris and his young daughter like to prepare meals together.  Lately they’ve been focusing on pasta with chanterelle mushrooms.  “Chanterelles are in season”, says Chris, “and my daughter loves pasta so we’ve been eating a lot of mushrooms and pasta”.  He mentioned that his daughter likes for him to prepare, duck, lamb and crab legs for their dining experiences together.  This is a chef who has clearly enabled his daughter to develop her palate at a young age.

Smoked Lamb Tamale Community Table 2018

When asked what food he does not like Blackburn replied, “I do not like fried chicken livers or gizzards”.  An opinion many of us may agree with.

Community Table 2019 is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Cadillac Service Garage in downtown Greensboro.  Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss the event of the year!!!!

Tickets for Community Table can be purchased here: https://www.triadlocalfirst.com  This year we are offering 2 options for ticket holders.  Come for the cocktail hour featuring appetizers by all 7 chefs, curated cocktails, cold beer, local wine, a Silent Auction, live music, and a first time ever Cigar Bar. This ticket may be purchased for $45.00.  Or join us for cocktails and stay for our 4 course sit down dinner for $125.00.  We look forward to seeing you there!