About Vivian

I’m a mom, wife, daughter, cook, author and challenge seeker from Deep Run, North Carolina. I work to blend family, food and storytelling in a way that touches people and reminds them of where they came from. The process of it all is generally a bit messy for me and my loved ones, but it’s been interesting and rewarding so far.

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MY RESTAURANTS

Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

Boiler Room

Boiler Room

Chef & The Farmer

Chef & The Farmer

WHAT'S NEW

Gorging on Life
7 Gifts for the Food Lovers in Your Life
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7 Gifts for the Food Lovers in Your Life
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What’s Vivian gifting this holiday season to all the food lovers in her life? Check it out.

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Vivian's 5 go-to Thanksgiving Sides
deep run roots, eastern north carolina, recipes
Vivian's 5 go-to Thanksgiving Sides
deep run roots, eastern north carolina, recipes

If I were at home for Thanksgiving this year, I'd likely make one or all of these sides — because sides are really the main event.

deep run roots, eastern north carolina, recipes

EVENTS

Events
Charleston Wine & Food
Mar 7
Charleston Wine & Food

Catch Vivian at three events during Charleston Food & Wine.

Taste Washington
Mar 29
Taste Washington

Catch Vivian at The New Vintage on Friday and at her Cooking Demonstration during the Grand Tasting on Saturday.

Foundation for the Carolinas Annual Meeting
Apr 2
Foundation for the Carolinas Annual Meeting

Join Vivian for a live on-stage conversation with Jose Andres, 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, culinary innovator, and television personality.