Executive Chef, Tavern Jay Flatley was born and raised in New Orleans, LA, where he began cooking at a young age with his mother and sister. Like many chefs, Jay started his restaurant career washing dishes in a neighborhood restaurant. He moved to Dallas, TX, and began cooking for Outback Steakhouse, where he learned all areas of the restaurant. After Outback, Jay began cooking in a privately-owned restaurant, where he decided to further his career and attend culinary school. He received his bachelor’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America, and shortly after, returned to New Orleans to be a…