Kevin Gillespie and his rare cancer
Kevin Gillespie found out this May that he has a rare form of renal cancer called renal cell carcinoma. His rep released a statement to that effect. It read:
The statement further said:
It was also stated that in his absence the company’s Vice President will oversee the operations of his Red Beard Restaurant’s group. Their chefs and their teams will continue with their business as before and wait for the comeback of their boss.
His next project is Cold Beer which is under construction and will open in 2019. The work will continue as planned, it has been stated.
His beverage director and cocktail maven, Mercedes O’Brien will oversee the work of the upcoming restaurant until then.
Kevin’s beer garden has also opened
Kevin’s seasonal beer garden backyard bar opened this Saturday and will be there until 25 November. It was closed last year due to the weather unpredictability and also the rise in demands for private events. There would be wings, chicken tenders, french fries with craft beer, and cocktails on the menu.
Talking of the communion, Kevin had said:
Kevin and Back on the Farm fundraiser and his podcast
On 14 September 2018, Kevin would be seen as the executive chef for the annual fundraiser named Back on the farm which would be hosted at The Atlanta History Center.
There would be a group of Southeast’s best chefs at the event. These funds would go towards supporting the educational programs and the Smith Family Farm.
Kevin is on his path to recovery from renal cancer and spoke on it on the Decaturish podcast wherein he revealed how now he is a cancer survivor. The podcast sponsored by Charter Bank and had music by The Halem Albright Band.
This red-bearded tattooed chef has shown courage during and after his fight with renal cancer. He was a semifinalist in 2015 and 2017 and a 2016 finalist for James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef South Award.
His book, Fire in my Belly was also made it to the list as a finalist for the James Beard award. His various restaurants appeared in GQ and Esquire magazines.
Source: Atlanta.eater.com, patch.com, atlantaintownpaper.com
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