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On this episode of the Port City Plate Podcast, host Chris Andrews welcomes the culinary mastermind behind Sheepshead Eats, Rob Varner. Immerse yourself in the life of chef, from the classrooms of Le Cordon Bleu to the kitchens of Mobile, Alabama. Discover the story of a chef who not only masters the art of cooking but brings a dining experience right to your doorstep with Sheepshead Eats.

We talk about Rob's early days where his love for cooking was ignited. His time at culinary school, working at a multiple James Beard Award winning restaurant in New Orleans, to the creation of the cult legend that is the 504 Pizza at O Daly's. Discover how Rob transformed the pandemic's adversity into an opportunity, venturing into personal chef services that bring a five-star restaurant experience straight to your dining table. 

Venture further into the episode as Chris and Rob discuss the unforgettable dining experience curated specially for Chris and his close ones. Engage in a lively discussion that walks you through a “greatest hits” meal featuring dishes that are nothing short of a culinary spectacle, from Delta Dumplings to the iconic King Cake Bread Pudding. 

Finally, we end this episode with a conversation about where Rob sees Sheepshead Eats evolving along with a conversation on a multitude of local restaurants and dishes in our final segments, 'Meat and Three' and 'Chris's Dishes'.  You don't want to miss all of the good food in this episode! 

Local Restaurants Mentioned in this Episode:
Felix’s Fish Camp
Five
Wintzell’s Oyster House
O Daly’s
Chicken District
HammeredCow
The Outsider
NoJa
Noble South
Debris
Aroy Thai
Shisho
Vandals Street Kitchen
Front Yard Tacos
Market By the Bay
Pot of Pho
Satsuma Chevron
Southwood Kitchen
Bay Breeze Cafe
Bariachi Mexican Kitchen
BB.Q Chicken

Don't miss the 14th Food & Folly event at Ft. Whiting on September 21st, where you can indulge in gourmet samples from over 20 local restaurants and enjoy fine wines, craft beers, and spirits, all while grooving to the Excelsior Band's carnival music. Organized by the Richardson Wealth Management Group, this event promises a night of fun with a silent auction and wine grab, and supports the United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile in aiding clients with disabilities across 32 south Alabama counties; find out more and grab your tickets at ucpmobile.org.

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