"Chef Manny January opened his cozy restaurant on Claiborne Avenue, 8 Fresh Food Assassin, in 2022. His chops are impressive, and not just his lamb chops, which are delectable and grilled to perfection every time. January’s fine dining chops were honed at Galatoire’s for 17 years but this spunky entrepreneur needed to do his own thing in his own kitchen. Whether it’s a fried fish and shrimp plate, a mega-T-bone with home-style sweet potatoes and baked macaroni, or buttery lobster tails over creamy pasta, Fresh Food Assassin delivers the goods." - Beth D'Addono
