A fifth generation Savannah native, and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York Matt's life is steeped in southern tradition. His grandparents relate the story of how Chef Matt,  at the tender age of 7, took breakfast orders from family members;  cooking eggs and toast to perfection. He was very determined that everything be done just right! This attention to detail, would come in handy, as his cooking career progressed.

Chef Matt's journey took him from Savannah Country Day School to University of Georgia, where for a brief time, he played football. Later he continued his studies in Miami at Florida International University.   Moving to NYC, Matt attended and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America  (CIA), one of the world's leading chef schools.

Native Georgian, Bunny grew up in Wadley, GA,  and attended Georgia Southern University where she majored in Communications.   Her background includes years of corporate sales.    Bunny represents The New South Cafe to the Savannah community, serving as a member of The Chamber of Commerce, The C&VB, the Buy Local Savannah, The Small Business Chamber, E-Women Networking, and the Tourism Leadership Council.  Bunny is serving on the Board of Directors for the Small Business Chamber.

We are lucky and honored to have Michelle as part of the team.  MIchelle brings amazing wealth of practical experience in fine dining, kosher catering, and overall people skills. She is the person you see upon arrival, managing the restaurant, keeping guests happy.

Marjorie is a Savannah institution, committed to helping people and businesses succeed in Savannah.  Her awards for community service, entrepreneurship and leadership are .  She has served in leadership position for many of the leading networking organizations from:   The Chamber of Commerce, to Small Business Chamber, to Buy Local Savannah to Savannah Advertising Federation.  She brings visibility to local companies through media placements. 

10th generation native Georgian with Cherokee heritage, Scott grew up in SW Georgia, on a working farm,  with frequent trips to visit relatives in Savannah.  Graduate of Emory University (Atlanta) and American University (DC), Scott worked in tourism, economic development, specializing in the multibillion $ M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) markets.   His clients included tourist boards of: Australia, Aruba, Belize, Japan, Jordan, and South Africa.  Memberships have included; ASAE, MPI, PCMA, RCMA, NYSAE, and ISES.    He coordinates the "Cooking for Charity" series, overseeing  the Charity/Nonprofit work of The New South Cafe. Scott is responsible for overall Marketing Strategy - integrating the channels of advertising, direct mail, public relations, special events, trade shows into an unified cohesive marketing message.

Kenny Thomas

Suzy Johnson

Brian Shea

Greg Malley

Liz Cook

Todd Gordon

Vinnie King

CJ Tomlinson

John Witherington

David Leskie