Jodie Ferguson

The Essentials Ferguson is the owner of Clara B’s Kitchen Table, and that role seems to suit both her point of view and her instincts in the kitchen. Her cooking is guided by the belief that “People eat with their eyes,” a philosophy that suggests not only a respect for flavor, but for presentation, color, and the first impression a plate makes before the first bite. At Clara B’s Kitchen Table, the food is meant to be satisfying in the deepest sense—pleasing to look at, generous in spirit, and built to feel like more than a quick meal.

Signature

Jodie’s signature dishes offer a glimpse into the range of Clara B’s Kitchen Table and the balance Ferguson strikes between comfort and ambition. There are breakfast tacos, bright and easy to imagine at the start of the day; wood-fired shrimp and grits, bringing smoke and warmth to a classic pairing; smoked chicken salad, which suggests both restraint and depth; vanille framboise tiramisu, a dessert that leans into elegance; and brisket mac n’ cheese, a dish that reads as unabashedly hearty and indulgent. Together, they sketch a kitchen that knows how to move between familiar pleasures and more polished finishes, always with an eye toward making people feel cared for.

In Their Words “I really wanted to bring something more to the area and give people the feeling that they could have something like a home-cooked meal made by someone who cares.”