Chef David Cunningham
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Gulf to table cuisine, southern hospitality, practiced technique, and artistic palate combined to create a truly unique culinary experience.
While I have been working in professional kitchens for over 35 years, I have been cooking my entire life. Fueled by an early passion for the outdoors, I learned to clean and prepare game and seafood at an early age. Surrounded by many great cooks, southern cuisine and culture were part of my everyday childhood.
After graduating from Louisiana State University in 1993, I attended culinary school at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, SC. After culinary school, i continued to pursue my education at the University of New Orleans, where I completed my second Bachelor's degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration.
While at UNO, I worked at the famed Commander's Palace under James Beard winner Chef Jamie Shannon. I eventually worked my way up to Executive Sous Chef and ultimately took the helm at Commander's Palace in Destin as the flagship restaurant for the Emerald Grande Resort.
After leaving Commander's Palace, I led the kitchens at several well known restaurants on the Gulf Coast 30A corridor. I was the Chef at V Seagrove, Trebeache, Stinky's Fish Camp, and most recently at Blue Mabel Smokehouse & Provisions.
I specialize in Gulf Coastal cuisine with a healthy dose of my Louisiana upbringing and a dash of Lowcountry. I love to source fresh local product and have a passion for wood fired cuisine combined with classical techniques. I compete in BBQ competitions as a hobby. Open fire cooking creates a unique flavor, you can't duplicate, especially on fresh seafood. A mentor once told me, "the best food comes out of your own backyard." My backyard is the Gulf of Mexico.
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More about me
For me, cooking is...
Growing up surrounded by food as a culture & part of everyday life it is a huge part of who I am. Food brings people together. Togetherness is family.
I learned to cook at...
After graduating from Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, SC , I finished my formal training at Commander's Palace in New Orleans.
A cooking secret...
To me cooking is about technique and layering flavors. Every ingredient sourced to be the best, treated properly & combined at exactly the right time
My menus
Brunch Parfait, greek yogurt, seasonal berries, sweet nonna granola, local honey
Assorted Fruit Tray
Sunrise Pastries, blueberry muffins, buttermilk biscuits, apple turnovers, homemade preserves, whipped butter
Frittata Bites, breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, caramelized onion, arugula
Avocado Crostini, smashed avocado, tiny tomatoes, queso fresco, chopped egg, pickled shallot
Eggs To Order, chef manned station, eggs cooked your way or build your own omelet. Sausage, bacon, cheese, scallions, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach
Brown Sugar Smoked Bacon
Cracked Corn Cheese Grits
Home Fried Fingerling Potatoes
Dutch Baby Pancakes, raspberries, maple syrup, creme fraiche chantilly
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Brunch Parfait, greek yogurt, seasonal berries, sweet nonna granola, local honey
Assorted Fruit Tray
Frittata Bites, breakfast sausage, sharp cheddar, caramelized onion, arugula
Sunrise Pastries, blueberry muffins, buttermilk biscuits, apple turnovers, homemade preserves, whipped butter
Eggs Benedict, toasted english muffin, choice of country ham or smoked salmon, roasted tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise
Home Fried Fingerling Potatoes
Cracked Corn Cheese Grits
Brown Sugar Smoked Bacon
Dutch Baby Pancake, raspberries, maple syrup, creme fraiche chantilly
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Artichoke and Shrimp Gratin, naan
Sopressata Flat Bread, sweet onion, impastata, arugula, hot honey
Falafel, tahini yogurt
Ceviche, local fish, lime, tomato, parsley, piquillo peppers
Sigara Borek, feta cheese filled pastry, toasted garlic yogurt sauce
Arancini, roasted tomato agrodolce
Dukkah Cauliflower Hummus, first press olive oil, Egyptian flatbread
Fennel Arugula Salad, pine nuts, feta, pita croutons, lemon honey vinaigrette
Harira, lentils, chickpeas, ginger turmeric broth, chilies
Roasted Eggplant Caponata, olives, capers, tomato, basil, crostini
Roasted Beet Salad, mixed greens, goat cheese, fennel, orange, olive oil
Tomato Cucumber Salad, red onion, parsley, lemon, sumac
Hazelnut Pesto Couscous, toasted chickpeas, sundried tomato, sweet onion, fennel, feta
Shrimp and Eggplant Stuffed Flounder, melted leeks, charred fennel, carrot, lemon olive oil broth
Pesto Roasted Salmon, toasted almond rice pilaf, broccolini, lemon
Skillet Grilled Lamb Chops, tahini roasted brussel sprouts, baby carrots, minted yogurt
Baked Gulf Grouper, parsley potatoes, haricot vert, lemon tomato cream
Charred Fennel & Tomato Fettuccine, ripped herbs, seasonal vegetables, white wine saffron broth
Blue Crab Risotto, roasted mushrooms, lemon parsley broth, shaved parmesan, truffle oil
Za'atar Roasted Chicken, jasmine rice, roasted eggplant, tomato onion relish
Apple Empanadas, served fresh out the oven with honey drizzle
Crema Catalana, citrus milk custard, cinnamon, torched sugar
Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, greek yogurt whipped cream, fresh berries
Toasted Almond Semifreddo, warm white chocolate ganache
Raspberry Lemon Clafoutis
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Smoked Wagyu Meatball, roasted tomato agrodolce, Grana Padano
P.E.I. Mussels, creamy white wine broth, toasted garlic, ciabatta
Capicola Toast, hot copa, fig, gorgonzola, ciabatta, marcona almonds
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, lemon brown butter aioli
Crawfish Gnocchi, hand rolled, brandy garlic cream, Manchego
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp, tiny tomatoes, basil, balsamic drizzle
Marinated Hot House Tomatoes, basil, sweet onion, white balsamic avocado aioli
Italian Mixed Greens, tiny tomatoes, feta, cucumber ribbons, carrot, lemon parmesan vinaigrette
Heart Romaine, Gorgonzola, red onion confit, roma tomato, prosciutto, creamy lemon black pepper dressing
Kale Caesar, ripped kale, romaine, coal toasted croutons, Parmesan, rustic miso Parmesan dressing
Truffle Roasted Mushrooms, arugula, leeks, skillet roasted mushrooms, truffle aged sherry vinaigrette
Burrata, ripe tomato, basil, sweet onion, crisp pancetta, balsamic drizzle
Pan Seared Gulf Fish, olive oil roasted, smoked tomato butter, shallot mushroom caponata
Chicken Franchese, paneed, lemon parsley pan jus, angel hair pasta, haricot vert
Pappardelle Bolognese, beef, veal, pancetta, red wine pomodoro
Blue Crab Risotto, roasted mushrooms, lemon parsley broth, shaved parmesan, truffle oil
Garlic Shrimp Arrabbiata, linguine, piquillo peppers, tomatoes, crushed chili, lemon white wine broth
Veal Piccata, Milanese cutlet, angel hair, lemon, caper, parsley, Parmesan
Braised Short Ribs, cracked corn polenta, tomato, red wine, lemon rosemary gremolata
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, fresh berries
Toasted Almond Semifreddo, warm white chocolate ganache
Affogato, vanilla ice cream, pressed espresso
Key Lime Meringue Parfait, crisp cinnamon pastry, bruleed meringue, caramel, raspberry
Dark Chocolate Tart, almond linzer dough, blackberry coulis, espresso chantilly
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Citrus Poached Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, white remoulade
Peppercorn Ahi Tuna Bites, unagi glaze, smoke pineapple
Oven Fired Oysters, crisp bacon, chimichurri, Parmiggiano Reggiano
Tamarind Whipped Goat Cheese, toasted flatbread, pickled strawberry, stout caramel drizzle
Smoked Feta & Radish Toast
Crudites & Crostini, roasted garlic balsamic spread
Bruschetta, tomato, shallot, basil, crisp prosciutto
Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs, grilled shrimp, pickled scallion
Blue Crab Ravigote, blue crab mousse, old bay cracker, jumbo lump crab
Bacon Wrapped Scallops, grapefruit prosecco gastrique
Crispy Paper Wrapped Fish, orange chili dipping sauce
Bourbon Molasses Braised Pork Belly, green tomato jam
Mixed Baby Greens, local lettuces, smoked feta, pomegranate, candied pecans, cucumber, smoked honey vinagrette
Chopped Romaine, chopped egg, tiny tomatoes, shaved Manchego, creamy black pepper dressing
Heart of Romaine, pork belly lardon, sweet onion confit, Asher blue cheese, blistered tomato, black pepper dressing
Truffle Roasted Mushrooms, arugula, leeks, skillet roasted mushrooms, quail egg, truffle aged sherry vinaigrette
Strawberries & Spinach, local strawberries, sweet onion, smoked feta, hot iron skillet bacon molasses
Cornbread Panzanella, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, crusty cornbread, blistered corn, baby lettuce, lemon basil vinaigrette
Marinated Hot House Tomatoes, basil, sweet onion, white balsamic avocado aioli
Coastal Seafood Gumbo, gulf shrimp, blue crab, dark roux base, bay infused jasmine rice
Crawfish and Corn Chowder, potato, andouille, tabasco butter crostini
Florida Oyster Stew, local oysters, scalded cream, salty bacon, "blackened" crackers
NOLA Barbequed Gulf Shrimp, rosemary, Worcestershire, toasted garlic, lemon, French bread
Bacon Wrapped Duroc Pork Tenderloin, charred onion guava au jus
Pan Roasted Gulf Fish, lemon parsley meuniere, blistered tomatoes
9 Line Farms Wagyu Beef Meatball, Grana Padano, tomato agrodolce,
Cast iron Seared Diver Scallops, smoked tomato buerre blanc, blistered corn relish
Blackened Yellow Fin Tuna,caramelized onion, pork belly lardon, smoked chipotle oil, aged balsamic reduction
Garlic Butter Poached Warm Water Lobster Tail
Key Lime Parfait, brown sugar cinnamon phyllo, dulce de leche, bruleed meringue, fresh raspberry
Bittersweet Chocolate Napolean, sweetened pastry, Belgian chocolate ganache, blackberry coulis
Lemon Thyme Creme Brulee, torched sugar
Brown Butter Gooey Cake, smoked sea salt bourbon toffee, toasted orange chantilly cream
Double Chocolate Tart, chocolate satin sauce, warm raspberry compote
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Citrus Poached Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, white remoulade
Bourbon Molasses Braised Pork Belly, green tomato jam
Peppercorn Ahi Tuna Bites, unagi glaze, smoke pineapple
St. Andre Cheese Canapes, poached apple, toasted pecen, smoked honey
Bacon Jam Deviled Eggs, pickled scallion
Tamarind Whipped Goat Cheese, toasted flatbread, pickled strawberry, stout caramel drizzle
Caprese Skewers, tiny tomato, cucumber, basil, mozzarella, red wine reduction
Oysters on the Half Shell, honey chili cocktail, black pepper mignonette
Smoked Feta & Radish Toast
Crudites & Crostini, roasted garlic balsamic spread
Bruschetta, tomato, shallot, basil, crisp prosciutto
Kale Caesar, ripped kale, romaine, coal toasted croutons, Parmesan, rustic miso Parmesan dressing
Potato and Corn Chowder, blistered corn, potato, Tabasco butter crostini
Mixed Baby Greens, local lettuces, smoked feta, pomegranate, candied pecans, cucumber, smoked honey vinagrette
Chopped Romaine, chopped egg, tiny tomatoes, shaved Manchego, creamy black pepper dressing
Cornbread Panzanella, heirloom tomatoes, cornbread croutons, roasted corn, sweet onion, baby lettuce, lemon basil vinaigrette
Strawberries and Spinach, Florida berries, baby spinach, caramelized onions, crumbled feta, molasses dijon dressing
Hot Ginger Cucumbers, tamari, mirin, smoked honey, radish, crushed chili, black sesame
Smoked Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, dark roux base, jasmine infused rice
Gochujang Lentil Stir Fry, seasonal vegetables, smoked mushroom bulgogi, ginger pickled cucumber
NOLA Barbequed Gulf Shrimp, rosemary, Worcestershire, toasted garlic, lemon, French bread
Seasonal Gulf Fish, pan seared fresh local fish, Creole brown meuniere, lemon
Skillet Grilled Top Sirloin, charred onions, mushroom ragout, smoked tomato bearnaise
Bacon Wrapped Duroc Pork Tenderloin, charred onion guava au jus
Chicken Franchese, paneed, lemon parsley pan jus, haricot vert
Charred Fennel & Tomato Fettuccine, ripped herbs, seasonal vegetables, white wine saffron broth
Seasonal Berry Shortcake, scratch-made buttermilk shortcake, macerated berries, vanilla bean chantilly cream
White Chocolate Bread Pudding, bourbon white chocolate sauce, praline whipped cream
Key Lime Pie, bruleed meringue, dulce de leche drizzle
Iron Skillet Mixed Berry Cobbler, served hot from the oven with buttermilk chantilly cream
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Oven Fired Oysters, crisp bacon, chimichurri, manchego
Pork Belly & Crispy Oyster, bourbon molasses glaze, green tomato jam
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, garlic seared greens, key lime brown butter
NOLA Barbequed Gulf Shrimp, rosemary, toasted garlic, Abita beer, French bread
Blue Crab Ravigote, pan-fried green tomato, blistered corn, avocado basil aioli
Hand Rolled Gnocchi, brown butter, smoked shiitake, spinach, toasted garlic
Crawfish Gnocchi, hand rolled, brandy garlic cream, Manchego
Wagyu Meatball, roasted tomato agrodolce, Grana Padano
Truffle Roasted Mushrooms, arugula, leeks, skillet roasted mushrooms, quail egg, truffle aged sherry vinaigrette
Strawberries & Spinach, local strawberries, sweet onion, smoked feta, hot iron skillet bacon molasses
Cornbread Panzanella, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, crusty cornbread, blistered corn, baby lettuce, lemon basil vinaigrette
Florida Oyster Stew, local oysters, scalded cream, salty bacon, "blackened" crackers
Mixed Baby Greens, cucumber, tiny tomatoes, smoked feta, candied pecans, honey pomegranate vinaigrette
Smoked Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, dark roux base, bay infused jasmine rice
Heart of Romaine, pork belly lardon, sweet onion confit, Asher blue cheese, blistered tomato, black pepper dressing
Summer corn and Crawfish Chowder, LA crawfish, blistered corn, potato, Tabasco butter crostini
Blackened Yellow Fin Tuna, pan fried potatoes, caramelized onion, pork belly lardon, smoked chipotle oil, aged balsamic reduction
Pan Roasted Black Grouper, toasted pecan "Grand Isle" rice, flambeed crawfish, Florid citrus piquillo pepper relish
Shrimp N' Grits, Creole spices, garlic chardonnay broth, smoked tomatoes, andouille, pepper jack cheese grits
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, confetti couscous, smoked tomato buerre blanc, blisted corn relish
Crawfish & Eggplant Stuffed Flounder, charred fennel, roasted carrots, melted leeks, buttery lemon broth
Panko Crusted Chicken, basil tomato risotto, smoked chicken consomme, asparagus
Prime Beef Filet Mignon, rosemary beef fat smashed potaoes, charred onion mushroom ragout, smoked au jus, maitr d' butter
Mustard Crusted Rack of Lamb, ratatouille provencal, sweet potato, bourbon mint reduction
Chicken Franchese, paneed, lemon parsley pan jus, angel hair pasta, haricot vert
Gochujang Lentil Stir Fry, seasonal vegetables, smoked mushroom bulgogi, ginger pickled cucumber
Bacon Wrapped Duroc Pork Tenderloin, charred onion guava au jus
Double Chocolate Tart, velvet chocolate ganache, raspberry compote, coconut chantilly
Seasonal Berry Shortcake, scratch-made buttermilk shortcake, macerated berries, vanilla bean chantilly cream
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse Napoleon, sweetened pastry, satin chocolate sauce, blackberry coulis
Key Lime Parfait, brown sugar cinnamon phyllo, dulce de leche, bruleed meringue, fresh raspberry
White Chocolate Bread Pudding, bourbon white chocolate sauce, praline whipped cream
Brown Butter Sweet Potato Gooey Cake, smoked sea salt toffee, toasted orange buttermilk chantilly
Lemon Thyme Creme Brulee, torched sugar, 10X dusted raspberries
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