Ground Breaking News!!!
"If the house is a rockin' don't bother knockin'
If the house is a rockin' don't bother knockin'
If the house is a rockin' don't bother C'mon in"
_Stevie Ray Vaughn

They say that the third time is a charm, and with that we are pleased to announce that we have purchased a spacious duplex that we are renovating to house our third venture "Chef E's House of Soul"
I know that it has been awhile since our last post, but that wasn't to say that we were done. Melanie and I were busying ourselves cleaning up after the fall out of our last ventures while planning our next move. Our next move it seems, found us. I received an e-mail a short time ago from my book agent, who after several attempts to push my cookbook was frequently met with the response "great book, if he only had a restaurant we could launch it..." So, I could only imagine how the wheels of possibility started to turn in her head - she's an author and that makes for some outrageous synapses firing in the brain. I received an e-mail from her that started "You're going to think I'm crazy!" Too late (I thought to myself) but after reading the rest of the e-mail, it proved that she was crazy - like a fox - a hungry chicken wing loving fox.
"What do you think about the idea of having a home that we could convert into a restaurant?" No sooner than I could scream yes, we received a call saying that she ("she" referring to Marlene) and family (Kelvin, Clifton and Debbie) had closed on it and not so long after that, breaking ground!
One of the secrets to any successful partnership based business is the relationship of the partners involved. Many of you are aware of the highly publicized relationship I had with previous business associates - in short, not good. Many of you expressed great relief of our seperation. I am very excited about this partnership group It's a real family endeavor (which is what Chef E's is all about) It's about time too, because if you fool me once, shame on you. Six to eight more times, shame on me.
It is my promise to make this the most unforgettable experience this city has ever known. If you thought we were the best that the city had seen before, and your presence and repeat business reflected that, well gentlemen buckle down and loosen up a belt knotch and ladies cut your nails so you dont cut your tongue while you're licking your fingers. We're back, bigger badder and better than ever. Stay posted for progress and our target opening. Feel free to send any comments, e-mails and message board responses you'd like. Lets get back in touch with one another. Your favorite Twin Cities Soul Chef, Big E.