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michael locascio
Co-Owner, Executive Chef
Executive chef with 41 years in the food industry
Worked and trained overseas in France, Italy and Sweden
Last 10 years overseeing sales and production in the beef and catfish industry as Vice President of Sales and Production
Has 2 daughters
Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama
Yogi dougher
Co-Owner
•Commercial real estate and business veteran
• Renovated scores of old or historic homes and buildings
• Small businesses consultant
• Board Member of the Decatur Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Executive Committee and Hospitality Association
• 2x Recipient of Award of Excellence for Historic Rehabilitation 2023 and 2024
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Mainstreet Alabama’s 2022/23
Award of Excellence for Historic Rehabilitation
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Tennessee Valley Living
Find a Taste of The Gulf at 609
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Tennessee Valley Living
Chef Michael Locascio shares popular dishes for National Catfish Day
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Tennessee Valley Living
Chef Michael Locascio on Shrimp & Grits at 609
