Chef
John Rivers

Fort Lauderdale

About John Rivers

John Rivers never set out to create the most successful BBQ chain in Florida. He’s not a classically trained chef or graduate of culinary school. It was in Texas that he found the two loves of his life: his wife and the delicate art of brisket. And it’s been those very two godsends that inspired 4 Rivers as we know it.

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My Venues

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Where I Go Out

Southern Eggs Benedict

The COOP - A Southern Affair

$$, Outdoor Seating, Breakfast, Comfort Food, Fried Chicken, Southern / Soul,

"Southern Benedict at the COOP this morning....pimento cheese, fried green tomato, smoked ham and the fixings...yes please #thecoop #coop #southerncharm"

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John Rivers

4 Rivers Smokehouse

Whole Grilled Branzino Fish

Osprey Tavern

$$$$, Full Bar, Restaurant, Baldwin Park

"Outrageously delicious dish...whole grilled branzino at Osprey Tavern. Kudos to the chef!"

The COOP - A Southern Affair

$$, Outdoor Seating, Breakfast, Comfort Food, Fried Chicken, Southern / Soul,

"Enjoying the Cuban Benedict Sunday brunch special today only at the COOP until 2:00 to benefit the Leukemia Society. YUM..."

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4 Rivers Smokehouse

At My Venues

Barbecue plate with mac and cheese, greens, cornbread and biscuit

4 Rivers Smokehouse

$$, American, Sandwiches, Bbq,

"A lightning trip to central Florida to shoot a show, and I couldn't resist stopping at one of the only James Beard Award Winning Barbecue spots in the country!! 4 Rivers Smokehouse!"