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Chef Ben Vaughn Opens Grace Restaurant Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee (January 27, 2010) – Chef Ben Vaughn, the owner and chef at Grace Restaurant in Memphis, celebrated at a Grand Opening party on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010. The special menu featured creations from Chef Ben Vaughn as well as Chef Wally Joe, Erling Jensen, Jason Severs, and Reni Alfonso.

According to Chef Ben Vaughn’s Facebook page for Grace Restaurant, the eatery focuses on “progressive, minimalist Southern cuisine, with French techniques. Grace delivers fresh ingredients, and bold creativity.” Soft lighting in a cozy dining room is paired with a welcoming salon area. Local art and an outdoors terrace set the stage for a menu featuring Southern food cooked with French techniques. A recent menu at Grace Restaurant included Apalachicola oysters stuffed with ciabatta and Roquefort cheese. Other items offered by Chef Ben Vaughn have included basil ice cream, crawfish toast, scallop pappardella, rack of lamb, oysters, and halibut and grits.

“Grace will be known for providing Memphis with menus designed around seasonal ingredients, creating an exciting dining experience that brings together resources from Tennessee and other Delta farmers,” Chef Ben Vaughn states on his blog. “The goal will be to extend the creative boundaries of any meal by diversely matching local components.”

Vaughn's influences are derived from the diverse cuisine of South Florida. Chef Ben Vaughn was voted as one of the top 5 “Best Chefs in Memphis Tennessee” and tied with Chef Wally Joe for the 2nd Place Silver winner. Chef Ben Vaughn most recently received praise during his time at the Memphis, Tennessee award winning River Oaks Restaurant as chef and partner.

Chef Ben Vaughn was about eight years old; the first time he recalls cooking. The menu? Pancakes. Later, a long time family friend would take him around to Greek diners and restaurants in South Florida. “He owned a few different ones and he would swing me back through the kitchens and I'd get to see all the stuff going on behind the scenes.”

The decision to become a chef was a natural one. According to Chef Ben Vaughn, he was about 15 years old when he decided to cook for a living. “It was definitely a drive. It was something I wanted to do.” Chef Ben Vaughn’s first job was in Florida at a well-known restaurant called Mario's. He was sixteen years old. Later, he worked with award winning Mark Militello as well as the Food Network's Sara Moulton.

Chef Ben Vaughn has started a blog at www.gracememphis.com and the restaurant’s Facebook page has over 1200 fans in just a few short months. Grace Restaurant is open six days a week and closed on Sundays. Chef Ben Vaughn says the Memphis, Tennessee restaurant will have special menus each week.

“It’s going to be a local thing, very approachable, kind of a French technique meets Southern ingredients thing,” Chef Ben Vaughn concludes. “We just want to have a good time. It’s a platform for me to cook, really. And it’ll be a very casual but nice atmosphere.

To read more about Grace Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee and what reviewers are saying about Chef Ben Vaughn’s latest venture, visit http://www.gracememphis.com/media.

Grace Restaurant Memphis

938 South Cooper Street

Memphis, TN 38104

(901)-274-8511

Victorinox 47520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife
Victorinox 47520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife
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The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features an 8-inch blade that is 2-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade.

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  • 8-inch multipurpose chef's knife designed for chopping, mincing, slicing, and dicing
  • High-carbon stainless steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention
  • Blade is conical ground lengthwise and crosswise for minimal resistance while cutting; laser tested to ensure optimum cutting power
  • Patented 2-inch Fibrox handle is textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort
  • Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; expertly made in Switzerland
Cuisinart 77-10 Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
Cuisinart 77-10 Chef's Classic Stainless-Steel 10-Piece Cookware Set
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Endorsed by none other than the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse (the only restaurateur in the world to be awarded the prestigious Michelin 3 Stars for over 36 consecutive years), Cuisinart's Chef's Classic stainless cookware is high quality, yet affordable. Unlike many lines of cookware, it can go in the dishwasher for clean up, yet the aluminum core within the base provides even and efficient heating. If you've been thinking of investing in a new set of pots and pans, you'd do well to consider Cuisinart Chef's Classic. This set offers pieces in a useful range of size and function, and with the added value of set pricing.

Sautéing wild salmon and stirring a perfect risotto take on spiritual dimensions with this classic Cuisinart cookware. Made of professional quality stainless steel that won't react with acidic foods, the pots and pans in this set feature solid cast handles, tight-fitting lids with drip-free rims, and a mirror finish that retains its brightness through dishwasher, freezer, broiler, and oven use up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit. For superior, even heating, an aluminum disk is encapsulated between two layers of stainless steel in each base. The set includes: 8- and 10-inch skillets, 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepans, 3-1/2-quart covered sauté pan, and a 8-quart covered stockpot. Cuisinart covers the set with a limited lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri What's in the Box 1-1/2-quart saucepan with lid, 3-quart saucepan with lid, 3-1/2-quart sauté pan with lid, 8-quart stockpot with lid, 8-inch skillet, 10-inch skillet

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  • Classic cookware made of mirror finish stainless steel
  • 8- and 10-inch skillets; 1-1/2- and 3-quart covered saucepans
  • 3-1/2-quart sauté pan; and 8-quart covered stockpot
  • Solid, riveted handles, aluminum in base for even heating
  • Safe for dishwasher, freezer, broiler, and oven to 550 degrees F
Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, White
Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone 3-Stage Professional Knife Sharpener, White
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This professional Sharpener puts a razor-sharp edge on both straight and serrated blades, without destroying the temper. This well-engineered system uses a three-stage process in which blades are sharpened and honed on 100 percent diamond abrasive belts, then stropped to give the blade a fine, smooth edge. The three-stage heavy duty patented sharpening process allows you to select the type of ultra-sharp edge preferred for the knife's intended use. The sharpener automatically aligns blades to the correct angle. Great for sharpening kitchen knives, sporting knives, pocket knives, as well as serrated bread knives. Specially designed guides align blades to the precise angle.

It may seem like a contradiction, but sharp knives are the safest. With a clean edge, a knife is more predictable and easier to control. If you've purchased a top-of-the-line knife, maintaining the quality of the blade ensures maximum value from your investment. This Chef's Choice knife sharpener performs professional-quality sharpening on any knife, from gourmet knives to hunting knives--even serrated knives can be sharpened with this machine. For top-quality edges, there are two sharpening and honing stages, which use 100 percent diamond abrasives, and a final polishing stage. Each stage uses precision angle guides to create a unique Trizor-Plus edge for maximum sharpness and durability, while a magnetic pad collects residue so the machine is easy to clean and maintain. While a sharp knife is indeed a safe knife, it's wise to use caution with your newly sharpened knives, as they'll be sharper than you expect. --Laura Cuthbert From the Manufacturer

Features

  • Three-stage precision sharpening
  • Works for gourmet chef's knives, butcher knives, sporting knives, serrated knives
  • 100 percent diamond abrasive will never detemper
  • Unique Trizor-Plus edge provides greater sharpness and durability
  • Three-year household warranty
Chef Works CHAT Chef Hat, White
Chef Works CHAT Chef Hat, White
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Heavyweight blended poplin with adjustable velcro closure. 13" tall. A must in most kitchens.

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  • poly/cotton
  • Velcro closure
  • One size fits most
  • Available in black and white
  • Machine wash with like colors, tumble try low
EdgeCraft 610 Chef's Choice Premium Electric Food Slicer
EdgeCraft 610 Chef's Choice Premium Electric Food Slicer
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Chef's Choice Model 610 Slicer is a premium gear driven food slicer. It has a reliable, smooth and powerful cool running high torque electric motor. It is a versatile, rugged slicer which features all structural components of cast aluminum and stainless steel. The large capacity food carriage retracts fully to permit slicing of extra large roasts, hams and other foods. The precision thickness control slices from deli-thin to approximately 1-inch thick slices. A tilted food carriage and cantilever design for fast and efficient slicing. The 7-inch multi-purpose stainless steel blade, food carriage, food pusher, food deflector and thickness guide all remove for easy cleaning. Extra secure, the food carriage locks into position limiting access to the blade when the unit is not in use. Intermittent on/off switch, convenient cord storage. Fuse at the bottom of the slicer will trigger shut down in case of power surge. Slicer comes with a serving tray.

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  • Cast-aluminum and stainless-steel slicer with gear-driven, cool-running, high-torque motor
  • 7-inch, multi-purpose, stainless-steel blade slices from deli-thin to 1-inch thick slices
  • Tilted, large-capacity food carriage and cantilever design provide fast, efficient slicing
  • Blade, food carriage, food pusher, food deflector, and thickness guide remove for easy cleaning, safety fuse at the base of the slicer for power surge protection
  • Measures 15 by 10-1/2 by 10-4/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
BonJour Brushed Aluminum Chef's Torch with Fuel Gauge
BonJour Brushed Aluminum Chef's Torch with Fuel Gauge
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Bonjour's chef's crème brûlée torch allows you to make restaurant quality desserts at home. Not only is the chef's crème brûlée torch an essential tool for preparing the classic crème brûlée, but it also has a variety of other uses in the home kitchen including browning meringue and melting cheese on onion soup gratinée. Die cast aluminum body features a fuel level indicator window so you know when it's time to refill. Butane not included.

Features

  • Make restaurant quality desserts at home with BonJour Chef's kitchen torch
  • Offers a variety of uses including caramelizing sugars, browning meringue, or melting cheese on onion soup gratinée
  • Made from die cast aluminum; powered with standard butane fuel containers, not included
  • Torch body features a fuel level indicator window so you know when it's time to refill
  • Makes a handy gift idea for the kitchen enthusiast who has everything else
Chef's Choice M130 Professional Sharpening Station, White
Chef's Choice M130 Professional Sharpening Station, White
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The newest breakthrough in sharpening technology, the M130, presents most sharpening options in one compact appliance. It professionally sharpens, steels or strops most brands and types of knives; straight edge or serrated, kitchen, sports and pocket knives in seconds. Three stages make it possible to obtain a "better than factory" edge quickly and effortlessly. Stage 1, using 100% diamond abrasives, sharpens the edge. Stage 2 is a super-hardened miniature steel that develops a shaving sharp edge with ultra-sharp microscopic teeth, providing a superior edge "bite". In stage 3, a revolutionary flexible stropping disk polishes the edge to hair-splitting sharpness. Using these stages in different combinations produces custom edges, suited to a particular cutting task. Built-in, high precision, user friendly elastomeric angle guides guarantee fool-proof sharpening. Assembled in the U.S.A. Limited 3 year warranty. UL approved

Features

  • Perfect for most brands and knives, the sharpener includes professional sharpening, steeling and stropping stages
  • Precision angle guides helps create edges superior in performance to original factory edges
  • Sharpens both fine edge and serrated blades; produces steeled edges of unmatched quality, sharpness and consistency
  • Re-sharpens most knives- kitchen, household, sports and pocket knives with minimum metal removal
  • 3 stages- 100% diamond stage in stage 1; super hardened miniature steel in stage 2; and flexible stropping disks in stage 3.
Victorinox 47521 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
Victorinox 47521 10-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle
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The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features an 10-inch blade that is 2.25-inches wide at the handle. High carbon, stainless steel blade is hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension. They provide a natural fit. A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.

Features

  • Light weight and long blade make it great for cooks with larger hands and frequent big chopping jobs
  • High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point
  • Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
  • Patented Fibrox handles are textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; NSF approved
  • Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland
Wusthof Gourmet 3-Piece Essentials Set with Chef's Knife, Parer, and Shears
Wusthof Gourmet 3-Piece Essentials Set with Chef's Knife, Parer, and Shears
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In the kitchen there are some tools that you use everyday. The Wusthof Gourmet 3 piece Essentials set combines these three tools in one set. The 8 Cooks knife is your work-horse knife that is used to chop and slice and the 3.5 inch parer does all the smaller jobs of peeling and paring. The Come Apart kitchen Shear is durable and can cut everything from string to cardboard it comes apart for easy cleaning. Wusthof uses a special blend of German steel through out the whole length of the knife. The ingredients of this steel are proudly etched on each blade. Wusthof not only uses the best materials to make a fine knife, but it is also crucial that each blade is precisely tempered. Our unique compound angle is not seen in many knives. This angle tapers from the spine of the knife to the edge to allow for a sturdy, yet extremely sharp edge while it also tapers from the bolster to the tip to give the knife strength as well as flexibility. Located in "The Cutlery Capital of the World", Solingen Germany, the Wusthof factory history goes back as far as 1814 when the company was listed with the Duchy of Berg. To this day, the company remains family owned.

Features

  • 8-inch chef's knife, 3-1/2-inch paring knife, and come-apart kitchen shears
  • High-carbon German stainless steel throughout the whole length of the knives
  • Compound tapered blade laser-tested for sharpness and the correct cutting angle
  • Riveted, ergonomic handles ensure a secure, comfortable grip
  • Made in Solingen Germany; hand wash; limited lifetime warranty
Chef's Choice 300 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener, White
Chef's Choice 300 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener, White
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Chefs Choice M300 Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener White - Chefs Choice 0130000

This electric sharpener is so simple to use that knives practically sharpen themselves. It puts a professional-style edge on any kitchen or sporting knife (except serrated knives). Because magnetic guides hold a blade at the proper angles, no guesswork is involved. You simply grip your knife loosely and pull it lightly through the sharpener's slots without pressing down. Key to this knife sharpener's performance is the two different stages: the sharpening stage and the second honing stage, which polishes the blade to a razor edge. Those two stages create different bevels, putting a "shoulder" on an edge instead of sharpening with a single bevel. The shoulder strengthens the edge so it lasts longer. For each stage there is a pair of slots, and the slots use 100 percent diamond abrasives for hardness. The sharpener measures 7 inches long, 4-1/4 inches high, and 3-3/4 inches deep and carries a two-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack

Features

  • 100 percent diamond abrasives sharpen carbon and stainless-steel knives
  • First stage sharpens blade, second hones razor edge
  • Magnetic guides hold blade at proper angles; no need to press down
  • Double-bevel edge is sharper and lasts longer than factory or professional edges
  • 1-year warranty against defects

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