Beloved Savannah Culinary Legend Chef Joe Randall Passes Away at 79

Harrisburg native, known as ‘Dean of Southern Cooking,’ dies

Chef Joe Randall, 79, known as the "man, the myth, and the legend," started his career at the Hotel Harrisburger before becoming a national known.

Beloved Savannah culinary legend Chef Joe Randall passes away at 79

Affectionately known as "Chef Joe” and the “Dean of Southern Cuisine”

Legendary Savannah Chef Joe Randall died Valentine's Day at age 79

Chef Joe Randall died Saturday, Feb. 14. He was 79. What’s happening: His daughter Cari announced the death on social media. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized. What’s important: Randall received the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame Award in 2023. The recognition honored his cookbook ‘A Taste of Heritage: The New African American […] The post Legendary Savannah Chef Joe Randall died Valentine’s Day at age 79 appeared firs…

Savannah culinary legend Chef Joe Randall dies at 79

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Savannah is mourning the loss of a culinary king. Chef Joe Randall passed away on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the age of 79. His daughter, Cari, made the announcement on social media: “My dad was a giant among men (and women). Chef Joe Randall, affectionately known as 'The Dean of Southern [...]