Flavor C H E F
Dorsey Slaughter remains a constant at Colby’s
Written by J O H N K I R K PAT R I C K
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Owensboro Living M AY / / J U N E 2 0 2 2
D
orsey Slaughter, a long-time chef at Colby’s Fine Food and Spirits, is approaching 33 years with the restaurant. Slaughter reminisced about times when the riverfront
was but a dot on a map, parking was scarce, and many neighboring businesses were closing their doors or moving shop. While downtown has evolved drastically during his tenure, Slaughter’s kitchen creations remain a constant for downtown Owensboro. He attributes his longevity to the culture created by owners Colby and Carole MacQuarrie and the community’s support. “My relationship with the MacQuarries has been beautiful. When I was hired on, they were a young family; I’ve been able to watch their kids grow up,” Slaughter said. “You can’t beat our service, food, and the people I get to work with every day. I’m just blessed to be surrounded by good people.”
