Preacher's Son Chef Reflects on Relocating, Working During Pandemic

KUAF | By Daniel Caruth

Published May 24, 2021 at 2:25 PM CDT

Neal Gray, originally from Malvern, moved back to Arkansas in December after nearly 20 years working in kitchens across the U.S

As COVID-19 resrictions lift for restaurants, Neal Gray, Executive Chef for the Preacher's Son in Bentonville, explains how his restaurant is slowly re-opening and why he decided to take on a new job during a pandemic.

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