A Newark native and a North Carolina’s god son, chef Jesse Jones has his own inventive way to spice up southern cuisine. Whether it be his professional culinary training, his grandmother’s secret recipes, or his big aunt’s storytelling lessons, chef Jesse will be serving you flavorful southern BBQ with a side of smiles on his face. This year, he’s coming back to Pig Island to regain his Sexiest Dish award in 2020 and take over the coveted trophy with the most surprising recipes.

(Photo by Patty Brown)