Chef Ben Vaughn is one of Memphis's top five chefs and a James Beard
nominated culinary artist. This accomplished chef has recently focused his
talents and time on his new Grace Restaurant in Memphis, and local food lovers
are talking.
Grace Restaurant, the brainchild of Chef Ben Vaughn, celebrated its official
grand opening in January of 2010. The sold out 5 course dinner was a
spectacular success. Chef Ben Vaughn accompanied by a crack team of
professionals and friends, including Wally Joe, Jason Severs, Reni Alfonso, and
Erling Jenson, expressed excitement and optimism about the future of Grace
Restaurant.
Chef Ben Vaughn explained that Grace's menu has been inspired by the local
foods of the delta. His goal will be to offer native ingredients of the area
prepared with the artful techniques of French country cuisine. Chef Ben Vaughn
promises to address every detail, from rack of lamb to roasted stripe bass with
mustard greens and beurre moutarde. And Grace Restaurant's Chef Ben Vaughn will
not stop with an excellent menu. He has made sure that the aesthetic
environment of this new establishment reflects the warmth and culture he brings
to the plate.
Both Chef Ben Vaughn's menu and the decor of Grace Restaurant show his
commitment to superb dining. The comforting decor and antique furniture exhibit
the warm soothing tones of country life. Chef Ben Vaughn's menu boasts a style
that rivals the most exclusive fine dining experience, but he delivers greater
quality for the same money. This includes the local freshness of Chef Ben
Vaughn's ingredients and the friendly professional service of his staff.
At age 15, Chef Ben Vaughn committed himself to a career in the culinary arts.
His passion and drive have taken him from the diverse cuisine of South Florida,
where he got his start in the restaurant business, to the River Oaks Restaurant
of Memphis, where he forged a respected reputation as chef and partner. Now
Chef Ben Vaughn welcomes the people of Memphis to his unique and creative
vision of authentic southern dining. Pay a visit to Chef Ben Vaughn's latest
restaurant, and step into Grace.