Chris Hunter spent 17 years in prison on a non-violent drug charge, and spent his time cooking in prison kitchens. With hard word and earned time for good behavior he was released early this past May. He quickly got a job working at Butter Cafe. After working there a few months, he approached Amy, the owner, about being able to do a pop up business out of the building, similar to how Isiah Davis of The Cookieologist launched his business. Chris has been eager to use his second chance, to share the flavorful soul food he loves to cook.

He’s operating a pop-up shop operating out of the Butter Cafe kitchen on Brown Street. You can pick up your orders out of the window on the south sided of the building from 4-9pm everyday except Tuesday.

His menu includes nachos, chicken and pepperoni stromboli, pork chop platters and sides like fresh collard greens, baked macaroni and cheese, fried cabbage and A New Soul rice. Chris shared he’ll soonbe adding fried catfish to the menu.