JJ's Guilty Pleasures

BY CHEF JEREMY FORD

CHEF JEREMY FORD

Jeremy Ford, an American chef, gained recognition after winning the thirteenth season of Top Chef in 2015 while working at Matador Room under Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Following his victory, Ford opened his own restaurants, Stubborn Seed in South Beach and Krun-Chi in Miami. In 2021, he launched The Butcher’s Club at the PGA National Resort & Spa and co-hosted TruTV’s Fast Foodies alongside Top Chef winner Kristen Kish and Iron Chef America winner Justin Sutherland. Ford’s culinary journey began at a young age, working at renowned establishments like L’Orangerie and Patina, honing his skills in French cuisine. He later joined 3030 Ocean in Fort Lauderdale under Chef Dean Max before securing his executive chef position at Matador Room. Chef Jeremy Ford is also a host on TV Show Fast Foodies and was recently awarded a Michelin Star for his renowned restaurant, Stubborn Seed.

Cuisine

Smash Burgers & Craveables, by Chef Jeremy Ford. Named for the fast-food favorites Top Chef champion and Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Ford (Stubborn Seed) grew up loving, JJ's is pure craveable fun. The smash burgers lead: the Guilty Pleasure Freak-O (crispy cheddar, fried onions, mojo pickles, crave sauce), the Onion Smash, and the Philly Cheese Steak Smash — with Nueske's bacon to add on. On the side, house-battered onion rings with yuzu kosho ranch and "Everyday We're Truffling" french fries with truffle crave. Bold, simple, and exactly the guilty pleasure the name promises.