This Saturday, July 28th, the Helena Market Days will be open from 8am until Noon. We will have Chef Randall Baldwin Dyron from Low Country Cuisine giving a cooking demonstration at 9am.
Our featured charity will be Cornerstone Church of Helena !
We will also have a Blood Drive 8am-Noon for www.lifesouth.org
and finally live Music from Abbey Greer
About our Chef
Born in Saraland, AL in Mobile County, Randall Baldwin grew up helping his mom and grandmother cook in the family kitchen. After spending a few years in the US Marine Corps, Randall decided to follow his passion for cooking and pursued his formal training at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. While at CIA, Randall developed a deep admiration for Chef Frank Stitt and his dream was to work in Frank’s kitchen. That dream came to reality when he earned an externship spot at Bottega during his last year of school. Upon graduation, Randall was offered a full time position at Bottega. He was later promoted to Chef de Cuisine at Chez Fonfon and was eventually named the Kitchen Manager at Highlands Bar and Grill.
Growing up in Mobile County, Randall is very familiar with coastal cuisine and when he thinks of Lowcountry, he thinks of South Alabama. He thinks of catching fish as a boy and cooking them the same day. He loves fresh ingredients and he embraces the idea that with great ingredients, you don’t need complicated dishes. His plans for Dyron’s Lowcountry include changing the menu more regularly to accommodate fresh and available local produce while focusing on keeping the menu simple and true to his vision of the Lowcountry. When describing fresh ingredients, Randall said, “I want tomatoes that are still warm from the afternoon sun when they come in the back door of the restaurant.” In his words, “I want to enhance the flavors in our dishes by focusing on finding the very best ingredients and preparing them in the traditional Lowcountry style. For me, that means simple dishes that have roots in coastal and Lowcountry traditions, just like my mom used to make".
How to Join Us
And if you would like to be a vendor, contact Cris Nelson (296-6153) or Ron Holly (410-4496).Home Processors, Vendor Rules and Vendor Application
Helena Market Days will provide a rent-free space to one non-profit group each week of market season for purposes of fundraising. The space comes with a pop-up shelter and an 8-foot table. Qualifying organizations include churches, schools, civic organizations and charities, among others. Preference is given to Helena non-profits but any Shelby County organization may apply. Please contact Bob Van Loan at bob75137@aol.com for information and applications.
Coming Up
Here is our upcoming schedule so far, but we are not done. Please check back for more updates. This is be the best year ever!
08/04
Ross Bridge Resort - Chef Robert Kamm
Live Music By Katie Searcy
Featured Charity Birmingham Rose Society http://www.birminghamrose.org
LifeSouth Blood Drive
08/11
Rio's Bar and Grill - Chef Hamric
Music by Jeremy Puckett
Featured Charity OLVCC Knights of Columbus http://olvknights.com
08/18
Boyscout Iron Chef Cook Off
Live Music By After2Glasses
Featured Charity: Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra
08/25
Ocean – Chef George Reis
Live Music By Andre' Taylor http://www.andretaylormusic.com
Featured Charity Mothers of Pre-Schoolers