Chef Hunter Evans
Restaurant
Elvie’s
Location
Jackson, MS
“Growing up I would visit my grandmother, May Elvieretta Good, in New Orleans. I remember the layout of her house and exactly where the kitchen was– it was very central to visiting her. I remember the smells — shrimp in the sink about to be peeled, stuffed artichokes in the oven, and the spinach madeline casserole browning. Most people know and recognize a unique culture around the food in New Orleans. It is fun, flavorful, nurturing, and communal. I got a front row seat of that from my grandmother.One of the great things about food is the ability to strike all those chords of emotions that come with being human. The opportunity to make someone feel known, heard, and cared for is a powerful and important one, and I can’t wait to be able to do that through Elvie’s.”
— Chef Hunter Evans
Chef Hunter Evans was a James Beard semi-finalist in 2023 and 2025. He was a finalist in 2024.
