A TALK with Chef Chris Williams at
Lucille's by Dominique McGhee
Chef Chris Williams has chosen to take pages out of history books in a nod to the legacy of his great grandmother Lucille B. Smith with his Houston restaurant, Lucille’s. Located in the picturesque Museum District, Lucille’s aptly touts itself as “Well refined Southern Cuisine defined by history.” Nestled on a tree-lined street in an old home, Lucille’s is steeped with history that you can feel the moment you walk through the doors. The cuisine is unapologetically Southern, but Chef Chris and his team challenge people’s expectations of what that means! Influenced by his travels and the traditions of other cultures, Chef Chris is able to take diners on a trip around the world. I had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with him to find out a bit more about his family history and what motivates him, how his travels shape his cooking style, and where he eats when he’s not in the kitchen! I have to say, you can feel his passion and love for both food and history when you speak with him, and that same passion translates well into each dish he creates.
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