The Coop: A Southern Affair, Offers Refined Southern Comfort Food [Review]

April 17, 2014 | Posted in Around Town, Dining out | By

The Coop: A Southern Affair is the newest fast-casual concept from John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse. The much anticipated restaurant opened today in Winter Park as planned for lunch service. Upon entering the bright and open main dining room, customers

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John Rivers Cooks Up Southern Favorites At Williams Sonoma on December 14, 2013

December 4, 2013 | Posted in Special Events | By

On Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 12-2PM John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse will be hosting a book signing and a complimentary interactive cooking demonstration for his new cookbook, The Southern Cowboy, at the Williams-Sonoma on Park Avenue in Winter

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Top 5 Friday- Foodie Edition With Bonus Weekend Events!

November 8, 2013 | Posted in Links | By

On my radar this week: Tasty Chomps at the Sunday Supper at K Restaurant – for Edible Schoolyard and Give Back Garden Exploring Orlando dines at Cask & Larder Eat Local Orlando’s visit to the new East End Market Foodbidden

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John Rivers Southern Cowboy Cookbook Signings With 4 Rivers Smokehouse’s Mail-order Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey

November 4, 2013 | Posted in Cooking | By

The Southern Cowboy, the first cookbook written and curated by Chef-Owner John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse hit shelves on November 1. Featuring more than 80 recipes accompanied by personalized anecdotes, the 217 page cookbook reveals the story of a corporate

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Cows ‘n Cabs- Gourmet Evening For A Great Cause

October 14, 2013 | Posted in Special Events, Wine Tasting | By

I recently had the chance to speak with John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse about the upcoming Cows ‘n Cabs event, held under tents on the Central Park West Meadow on Saturday, October 26th. For the third year running, 100%

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