VIDEO: Scott Howell’s Former Chefs on Their Mentor’s Passion, Drive

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Did you miss TASTE 2016’s All in the (Nana’s) Family dinner at The Rickhouse? A few Nana’s alumni shared their favorite moments with their mentor, chef Scott Howell, in this video that premiered at the tribute dinner — which featured four courses prepared by many of Scott’s former chefs — on April 22, 2016.

For special scenes from the evening, click through our slideshow below.

Video by Meredith C. Browne, See It All Media.
Photography by Sarah Arneson.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.32.33 PMThe chalk art was created by Marika Wendelken.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.32.48 PMTea Cup Gin had the crowd dancing to music from Prince, Frank Sinatra and more.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.34.21 PMScott and his wife, Aubrey Zinaich-Howell, laughed while watching his tribute video.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.33.19 PMBehind the scenes, chefs reunited to honor Scott with a three-course meal.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.33.30 PMThe chefs served duck over a perfectly cooked risotto.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.34.09 PMOur event coordinator Grace Beason, Scott and wine purveyor Mattie Beason.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 2.02.51 PMBrian and Kristy Burrows.

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Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.34.32 PMDuring the video, Scott choked up a bit.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.35.04 PMJames Beard Award-winner Ashley Christensen of restaurants Poole’s Diner, Beasley’s Chicken + Honey, Chuck’s, Fox Liquor Bar, Death & Taxes, Joule Coffee & Table and Bridge Club, credited Scott with teaching her how to find joy in cooking.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.36.17 PMEven Scott’s mom, Joy Crook, came for the special event.

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Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.35.16 PMScott and his stepson, Redmond.

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Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.35.55 PMIt was a happy reunion for these chefs.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 2.16.15 PMDaniel Sartain, left, of Bar Virgile created cocktails with Durham Distillery‘s gin.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 1.34.52 PMTom Ferguson of Rise Biscuits & Donuts honored Scott with a heartfelt speech.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 2.14.44 PMAngel Quay, Kimberly Edmiston and Erin Seay-Taylor.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 2.12.57 PMScott is buried in the middle of this giant hug.

All in the Nana’s Family

Screen Shot 2016-04-27 at 2.03.26 PMCouncilman George Cianciolo, Cresha Cianciolo, Lori Eichel and Jim Eichel.

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