num_pages: 304
description: When Hugh Acheson (now a James Beard Award winner as a chef and author) moved from Ottawa to Georgia who knew that he would woo his adopted home state and they would embrace him as one of their own? In 2000 following French culinary training on both coasts Hugh opened Five and Ten in Athens a college town known for R.E.M. and the restaurant became a spotlight for his exciting interpretation of traditional Southern fare. Five and Ten became a favorite local haunt as well as a destinationFood &amp; Wine named Hugh a Best New Chef and at seventy miles away the Atlanta Journal-Constitution named Five and Ten the best restaurant in Atlanta. Then came the five consecutive James Beard nominations. Now after opening two more restaurants and a wine shop Hugh is ready to share 120 recipes of his eclectic bold and sophisticated flavors inspired by fresh ingredients. In A New Turn in the South youll find libations seasonal vegetables that take a prominent role salads and soups his prized sides and fish and meatsall of which turn Southern food on its head every step of the way. Hughs recipes include: Oysters on the Half Shell with Cane Vinegar and Chopped Mint Sauce shucked and left in their bottom shells; Chanterelles on Toast with Mushrooms that soak up the flavor of rosemary thyme and lemon; Braised and Crisped Pork Belly with Citrus Saladsucculent and inexpensive but lavish; Yellow Grits with Sauted Shiitakes Fried Eggs and Salsa Rossaa stunning versatile condiment; Fried Chicken with Stewed Pickled Green Tomatoeshis daughters favorite dish; and Lemon Chess Pies with Blackberry Compotehis go-to classic Southern pie with seasonal accompaniment. With surprising photography full of Hughs personality and pages layered with his own quirky writing and sketches he invites you into his community and his innovative world of foodto add new favorites to your repertoire. 
language: English
title: A New Turn in the South: Southern Flavors Reinvented for Your Kitchen: A Cookbook
publisher: Clarkson Potter