The Atlanta restaurant scene was left reeling after the sudden death of 8Arm and Octopus Bar chef Angus Brown , who was found unresponsive this morning. Local chefs and restaurant industry workers are sharing their condolences on Brown's Facebook page:
Steven Satterfield, executive chef at Miller Union, where Brown got his start:
https://www.facebook.com/angusb1/posts/10155303500343797?pnref=story
Chad Clevenger, executive chef at Alma Cocina:
https://www.facebook.com/angusb1/posts/10155303558838797?pnref=story
Katherine Fitzgerald Rouse, who owns Rising Son in Avondale Estates with her husband, Hudson:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158022108335710&set=p.10158022108335710&type=3&theater
Former AJC dining critic John Kessler:
https://www.facebook.com/angusb1/posts/10155303642298797?pnref=story
Julie Pender, who works at Ria's Bluebird:
https://www.facebook.com/angusb1/posts/10155303564038797?pnref=story
Jess Izard, who works at Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall:
https://www.facebook.com/angusb1/posts/10155303591053797?pnref=story
Brown’s business parter, Nhan Le, issued the following statement: “We’re devastated and heartbroken. Angus will forever be remembered for his generosity of spirit, enthusiasm, and extraordinary talent. His favorite place was in the kitchen, and he was someone that everyone wanted to be around. We’ll miss him every day.”
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