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"I intended to eat at Alcenia's but found it closed for expansion; even so, I remember it as Memphis soul food served with a hug from proprietor BJ Chester-Tamayo, whose hospitality elevates the meal into an embrace." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines