with Phillip McDonald, Chef and Owner
www.TableFiveChef.com
Phillip McDonald and his beautiful wife, Madra (M-Public Relations), are serious kindred foodie spirits. It's an absolute JOY to connect with them and passionately discuss our shared culinary pursuits, from technique to travel, on our parallel journies through foodie enlightenment.
A dream for most, Phillip has channelled his passion, talent and enthusiam into a successful business he started with Madra in 2006 - Table Five Chef, a Personal Chef Service. Phillip takes "inspiration from the five senses" to create authentic dining experiences for clients in their homes. As he says, he "brings the restaurant to you." And does he ever - take a peek at some of his sample menus.
I caught up with Phillip for this week's SouthWaltonScene.com Q&A. Enjoy!
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How long have you lived in South Walton? You were born and raised in....
I have lived in South Walton for pretty much my entire life. I was born & raised on the docks in Destin, Fl.
You already live at the beach - where do you vacation?
I usually vacation in the mountains or Central America for surfing trips.
What book(s) is on your nightstand?
Southern Food by John Egerton.
If you were to come back as someone else, who would you be?
If I were to come back as someone else it would have to be myself or there is no deal. I like me!
What is your single greatest achievement so far?
My single greatest achievement is running and operating my own business - Table Five.
What is your favorite restaurant in South Walton?
My favorite restaurant in South Walton is El Mercadito. Have you had their Cuban Sandwich? Good.
What 2 things can you not live without?
Two things I cannot live with out would be my knives and my surfboards.
What would you do if you won $1 million?
If I won $1million dollars I would spend it all on my wife.
If you could change one thing about yourself, it would be...
If I could change one thing about myself it would be to stop second guessing myself sometimes and go for the kill. Wait..maybe not the kill..oh there I go again...
What is the greatest love in your life?
The greatest love in my life is my wife Madra & my dog Seamus.
What are the most important qualities in a friend?
The most important qualities in a friend are simple: Trust.
Would you say happiness is found or made?
Happiness is made. Happiness comes from within so if you are looking for it maybe you should start at ground zero and make it happen.
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