The Woodruff Arts Center and Legendary Partners of Atlanta named Bhavesh Patel as executive chef at Table 1280. Patel recently served as chef de cuisine of Midtown’s Spice Market.
“We are thrilled to welcome chef Patel to Table 1280, where we know he will excel in creating inventive menus that round out The Woodruff Arts Center experience,†said Tony Conway, co-president of Legendary Partners. “We look forward to introducing our patrons to his style of cuisine and building upon his tenure in Midtown.â€
Patel replaces Gary Mennie who served as executive chef for Table 1280 for a little less than a year.
Patel brings experience with international flavors to his work at Table 1280. When his family opened Anokha Restaurant & The Peacock Lounge in Coconut Grove, Fla., in 1999, Patel realized his passion was in the kitchen and gained invaluable “big picture†and catering experience while helping oversee the restaurant.
He moved to Atlanta in 2009 to serve as executive sous chef and chef de cuisine at Spice Market, an Asian concept from world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten housed in the W Hotel Midtown. Here Patel established relationships with local farmers and purveyors that allow him to incorporate the finest local ingredients into his dishes. Chef Patel adheres to strong principles in supporting area business owners and maintaining processes that are environmentally friendly.
