Chef Donnie Ferneau

Chef Donnie Ferneau attended culinary school in Iowa and apprenticed throughout the Midwest before heading south to Arkansas. He worked under several well known chefs in Little Rock before venturing out on his own last year.

Ferneau, well known for his meet and greet flair, is often seen mingling among the patrons. Even with a packed house, Chef Donnie is out meeting his customers and chatting with them to make sure that they are having a positive dining experience. "I revel in knowing that we meet their satisfaction and I want to see this on their faces."

When Chef Donnie is not in his kitchen, he is busy within the community. He is involved with local culinary programs and strives to help students realize their dreams. He provides cooking demonstrations and classes and competes in events statewide.