SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS CELEBRATES LOCAL CULINARY TALENT

MT. AIRY, Ga. (Sept. 15, 2014) – Springer Mountain Farms, a Georgia-grown poultry producer known for its flavorful chicken with no antibiotics, has awarded Chef Jeffrey Gardner of Atlanta’s Common Quarter with its prestigious Celebrate the Chef Award. Named one of Open Table’s Top 100 Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in America, Common Quarter provides a no-boundaries celebration of culinary heritage and the warm hospitality of the South.

Known for its flavorful chicken raised without antibiotics, Springer Mountain Farms presents this award to a chef each quarter for his or her established background, community involvement and commitment to serving innovative dishes. The chef must also represent a high-end restaurant that provides top-notch service and features Springer Mountain Farms chicken on the menu.

“It’s a luxury to work with people who share a like-minded commitment to quality and integrity,” said Chef Gardner. “I’m proud to be associated with a group of people who believe in raising chickens the right way: with care in a clean environment and void of any hormones or antibiotics. The love they put into the process comes through in a chicken with superior flavor and texture. Cooking with great ingredients like Springer Mountain Farms chicken makes my job that much more enjoyable.”

Growing up in Natchez, Mississippi, Gardner acquired his passion for food while cooking with his mother and grandmother. He graduated from Millsaps College and Johnson & Wales University before moving to Atlanta, where he worked at local Fifth Group Restaurants South City Kitchen Midtown and Alma Cocina before beginning his current role as executive chef at Common Quarter. Chef Gardner has been featured on Food Network’s “Chopped” and Cooking Channel’s “How to Live to 100”.

Gardner joins a select group of esteemed previous award recipients in Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte, including Chef Jon Fortes of Mimosa Grill, Chef Edgar Pendley of Urban Grub, Chef Chip Ulbrich of South City Kitchen, Chef Linda Harrell of Cibo E Beve, Chef Ron Eyester of Rosebud, Chef Trey Cioccia of The Farm House and Chef Asha Gomez of Cardamom Hill.

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About Springer Mountain Farms

Built on strong family values, Springer Mountain Farms is a Mt. Airy, Ga. - based poultry producer that promises the healthiest, most flavorful and top quality chickens on the market. The family-owned business was the first poultry company in America to be certified by the American Humane Association for the humane treatment of chickens. Springer Mountain Farms’ chickens are raised on a pesticide-free vegetarian diet without the use of antibiotics, steroids, growth stimulants or hormones. To learn more about Springer Mountain Farms, visit www.SpringerMountainFarms.com or mobile at m.springermountainfarms.com.

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About Common Quarter

Common Quarter is a neighborhood restaurant that aims to provide a memorable and comfortable guest experience through the no-boundaries celebration of culinary heritage and the warm hospitality of the South. Common Quarter was opened in October 2013 by Chris Talley and the “Three Bozos” of Unsukay Community of Business: Chef Chris Hall, Chef Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner. UCoB’s other restaurants include Muss & Turner’s, Local Three and the speakeasy Eleanor’s. For more information, visit commonquarter.com. You can also find Common Quarter on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.