<p>Donnie Ferneau talked by phone about the journey that established him as one of the most acclaimed chefs in Arkansas, including lessons learned as the owner-operator of Ferneau and now Cathead's Diner, and how he began to focus on what people wanted to eat vs. what he wanted to cook.</p>

Donnie Ferneau talked by phone about the journey that established him as one of the most acclaimed chefs in Arkansas, including lessons learned as the owner-operator of Ferneau and now Cathead's Diner, and how he began to focus on what people wanted to eat vs. what he wanted to cook.

Donnie Ferneau of Cathead's Diner in Little Rock, AR

"Heaping Spoonful" is a twice-monthly conversation with restaurateurs, chefs, growers and others who have helped generate the legends associated with eateries across the Mid-South. The team at Ben E. Keith is proud to sponsor this adventure with the goal of preserving the stories that have helped cultivate an amazing food scene across the Mid-South.

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