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10 questions with local chef Lambert Givens
Hunters Executive Chef Lambert Givens.
Chef Lambert beat Bobby Flay with his family’s gumbo recipe. | Photo provided
Just in time for the ultimate foodie holiday, we got to know a local chef who can handle the heat of a cooking competition.

Lambert Givens is the Executive Chef of Hunter’s Kitchen and Bar, and he brought his competitive nature + a family recipe to the studios of the Food Network’s show “Beat Bobby Flay.” Spoiler alert: the Southie chef won.

Read on for 10 questions with this up-and-coming chef, including his favorite dishes and which local chefs he’s watching.

What is your favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving?

I’m gonna have to say all the sides. There’s just something about the mashed potatoes with that fresh turkey gravy, and then the stuffing, and the mac and cheese. I’m not really a huge fan of the turkey, but I will go for the sides and the desserts. Thanksgiving desserts are like no other desserts. My favorites are pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and I’m a big cheesecake guy.

Is there a local dish that you crave and rave about?

Yeah, I really enjoy the French Onion Soup at Lincoln Tavern. I crave it all the time.

And, it’s kind of off topic, but I’ve been craving lasagna and I haven’t been able to find a spot that has lasagna. I haven’t made it over to the North End to try some out.

Tell us: where is the best place to get lasagna in Boston?

Is there a secret menu item at Hunter’s that you want people to know about?

Actually, it’s not a secret but an underrated menu item is our chicken and dumplings, it’s so homey.

I think that it’s one of the things that people don’t actually don’t know about and how delicious it is. As much as I love the gumbo, my alternative is definitely the chicken and dumplings. It’s a dish that brings you back home, sitting by a fire.

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Not to state the obvious, but nothing beats the convenience of online ordering + delivery. And if you’re a cannabis consumer looking for that same convenience, we’ve got you. Enter: Lantern, a cannabis marketplace + delivery service in the Greater Boston area. (Yes, it’s legal in Boston if you’re 21+.)

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Cornbread stuffing recipe from Chef Lambert Givens
A dish of cornbread stuffing.
Head to Hunter’s Kitchen and Bar if you need to try this recipe today. | Photo provided
Did you know that stuffing is the Bay State’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish? Here is a fresh recipe from Chef Lambert Givens to try this year.

If you test out this recipe be sure to tag #BOStoday so we can eat with our eyes.
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