Jacques Larson

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Restaurant:Wild Olive
Address:2867 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC
Telephone:(843) 737-4177
Website: www.wildoliverestaurant.com

Jacques Larson began his professional training at the University of Iowa’s Stateroom, at the age of twenty-one. In 1996,he moved to Charleston to aid in opening Peninsula Grill as a sous chef. After a brief stint in North Carlolina,Jacques returned to Charleston to open Union Hall,Cintra and Mercato restaurants. As of September 2009, Jacques is currently at the helm of Wild Olive restaurant in John’s Island. Located in the heart of Charleston’s farming community,Wild Olive enjoys the rich bounty of local products from its commited local producers. This is done in the Italian tradition that puts the focus on simplicity,quality and seasonal ingredients.