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TUESDAY 27th May - THE OPENING NIGHT

Carson Jewell, Manna, Wilmington

James Doss, RX Chicken and Oysters, Wilmington

We raise the curtain on Passion 25 with a bang as we feature two super talented chefs, friends and coastal ambassadors from the beautiful coastal city of Wilmington, James and Carson used to work together in the kitchen at Rx, we are super excited to put them back together to take the helm in The Hackney kitchen.  We can't wait to see what they create!! 

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JAMES DOSS

James Doss is a chef, spearfisherman, oyster farmer, and owner of Rx Chicken & Oysters in Wilmington, North Carolina. Doss began his career honing his craft under some of the best chefs in Wilmington and Charleston, South Carolina, including two years under Sean Brock at Husk, before opening Rx Chicken & Oysters in 2012. Located in the Castle Arts District, Rx Chicken & Oysters initially featured a daily-changing menu focused on local ingredients. In 2022, Doss and his wife, Sarah, rebranded the restaurant to develop their seafood operation. The pair farms and serves their oysters, Lucy Beas, and also focuses on sustainable fishing and spearfishing, including serving invasive lionfish. Their menu also includes sustainably farmed chicken, pork, beef, and local vegetables.

https://www.instagram.com/rxchickenandoysters

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CARSON JEWELL

Chef Carson Jewell is a Wilmington native, born and raised. His culinary interests began in the kitchen with his grandma and crabbing and clamming with his grandfather in the marsh. He’s a surfer and a true waterman. His first professional job was at Subway as a “Sandwich Artist” where he made the most beautiful sandwiches. Starting at 19 years old he worked his way up from dishwasher to head chef at iconic Wilmington restaurant, Caffe Phoenix. Then he worked under mentor and close friend James Doss at Rx, Wilmington’s first true farm to table restaurant. Since, he’s worked at two restaurants featured in Bon Appetit’s “Hot Ten” and under several James Beard recipients. Currently, he is head chef and part owner of Manna in Wilmington. Carson is a new American chef whose mission is to bring people together through food that is flavorful, thoughtful, and honest. He focuses on locally sourced ingredients and
holds a good rapport with local farmers and fisherman who bring to the table the very best ingredients our area has to offer. He carries with him a message of charity, community, and an appreciation for nature and its offerings.

https://www.instagram.com/carsonjewell_ilm

https://www.instagram.com/mannawilmington

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THE EVENT - WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Arrive from 5:30pm for cocktails and canapes. 

  • During this time you are invited to peruse NC Catch's fascinating exhibit  'African American Experience in North Carolina Seafood' or to do a tour/tasting at The Hackney Distillery which sits adjacent to the restaurant.

  • Dinner starts at 6:30pm - with each chef presenting their courses, our amazing seafood suppliers will also present and educate about the featured seafood. 

  • Dinner consists of five Courses​

  • ​Cost $275 per ticket, only 40 tickets per night.

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