Lock and Load: NYC’s Jean-Paul Bourgeois is Gunshow “Hired Gun,” Joe Kindred Follows in November

Jean-Paul Bourgeois, executive chef of New York City’s Blue Smoke targets Gunshow September 29-30 for Kevin Gillespie’s “Hired Guns” visiting chef series. Louisiana-born Bourgeois brings his Southern soul-style flair to two dishes as he works alongside Gunshow’s chefs in the restaurant’s open kitchen. Check out complete details on the Atlanta Dish blog. Next up, Gunshow welcomes chef Joe Kindred from Davidson, North Carolina to the final “Hired Guns” event of the year November 17-18. His namesake restaurant Kindred, which he owns and operates with wife Katy in his childhood hometown, was ranked seventh among Bon Appetit’s list of “America’s Top New Restaurants 2015.” Space is limited; make reservations by calling 404-380-1886.