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A nice dining restaurant, located in the center of Talahasi, has designated 23-year-old Ashley Mayo as the new executive chef of the restaurant.

“This is a blessing that I didn’t think I would (I) where I was 23,” Mayo said in an interview with Talahassi Democrat.

Savor, owned by the revered entrepreneur Drew McLeod, differs from several confessions, such as a six -time winner of the Diners ‘Choice’ Choice Award, which makes him a widely recognized eating destination.

Opentable’s site says these awarded restaurants are known to “serve creative dishes, incomparable hospitality and only a kind of eating experience for all occasions.”

All these things are possible with the “heart of the house” – the kitchen.

“I have always said that my heritage as a restaurateur, as an entrepreneur, is in the success of those with whom I had the privilege of working. She is a special talent,” McLeod said. “Seeing people grow and prosper in the thing they love most is joy to watch.”

The steak and seafood restaurant opened in 2017 with Brian Kneper as an executive chef. He trains Mayo while she has served as a restaurant cook for the past four years. When Kneper decided to withdraw from his role to spend more time with his family, Mayo was tapped to drive the ship.

Mayo, a Talahassi native, started in the kitchen of her family, where she was influenced by her stepmother, which she believed gave her a plan when it was about making real dishes, a skill she grew up to appreciate.

The chef, who is led by several mentors along the way, is presently present at the America’s Culinary Institute in New York, but returned to his hometown during the pandemic exclusion in 2020.

A chef who attributes that she helped her along the way is Kneper: “I had all this scattered knowledge, and then I worked for Brian, he just somehow gathered him in a team. He helped everything to get together, “she said.

You may not recognize her name, but you may have tried her dishes.

Before he landed his most recent concert in Talahassi, Mayo worked as a preparatory chef of his first job, Edison when he was 15 years old. She went to virtual hours so she can work during the day and follow her training at night. She then continued to work at other remarkable local establishments, including Cypress, Bella Bella, Hangar 38 and social catering restaurant.

Mayo, a finalist in the second annual competition of “Sliced ​​Jr.” for 2017 of Talahasi, said that “my own skill is definitely a gift from God.”

Transition to her role

McLeod says that in the last few months he and Mayo have worked together to prepare her for the new role.

“I thought being a cook was food,” Mayo said. “Then you realize that once you are promoted, it’s about food (but also) it’s about managing, and ordering all these other things I’m not good at. So it pushes me out of my comfort zone.”

McLeod says she is already an example of the five principles he follows in his restaurant: hard work, respect, integrity, reliability and positive attitude. Additional training will guarantee her success in her new role.

“What I do is art, so we have all these frames (on the walls) without a picture. This is because food is art,” Mayo said.

Seasonal items from the menu chef Ashley Mayo helped to create

One third of the Savor menu changes twice a year to maintain its commitment to serve “regional supply and creatively prepared cuisine” as stated on its website. Here is a list of dishes that Mayo has helped to present this season.

  • Salad salad: This salad is prepared with arugula, tomatoes for inheritance, marinated mozzarella, marinated red onions, crispy smoked chickpeas, jalapepe corn bread and a “green goddess” bandage ($ 14).
  • Korean Beef Tips: These beef tips are prepared with a sweet -potato with pineapple ($ 16).
  • Chilli This sweet dish with flat bread that you can share with the table, but you may not want after a slice, it is prepared with Gruyère, caramelized scarves, a compote of sweet peach, tarragon, arugula and molasses ($ 18).
  • Bones in the veal chop: This meat cut is made with rich, creamy AU Gratin turnips and grilled zucchini ($ 65).
  • Chicken Françaís: The slightly breaded mountain breast Springer is served with Heirloom tomato and olive orzo and lemon beurre Blanc ($ 34).
  • Panko Bay catch for the day: The catch of the day is served with cream-andndui sauce and saffron rice (market price).

If you go

  • Where: 115 E. Park Ave.
  • When: 5:00 pm Tuesday until Thursday; 17-10 am Friday and Saturday

This article includes reported information earlier. KYLA A SANFORD covers the dining room and fun for the Tallahassee Democrat. A new restaurant opens, special offers or events that appear? Notify me at [email protected]. You can also send an email to your proposals for a future TLH EATS restaurant profile.

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