Lee Ann Whippen

Lee Ann Whippen is an American chef and BBQ pitmaster.

Early life

Lee Ann Whippen is originally from Tampa Bay, Florida.[1]

Career

Whippen is the past pitmaster at Chicago Q.[2] After leaving the restaurant, she founded Southern Cut Barbeque in Chicago.[3] In 2019 Whippen won the Food Television reality show BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon.[4] In 2020, she was named a semi-finalist for the National BBQ Hall of Fame.[1]

References
  1. "Lee Ann Whippen of Tampa, FL Named Barbecue Hall of Fame Semi-Finalist - Tampa Dispatch". www.tampadispatch.com.
  2. Selvam, Ashok (August 5, 2016). "Pit Master Lee Ann Whippen Sues Chicago Q A Year After Departure". Eater Chicago.
  3. Vettel, Phil. "Lee Ann Whippen back with a new barbecue restaurant". chicagotribune.com.
  4. "BBQ Brawl Flay vs. Symon winner: Who was crowned Master of 'Que?". August 23, 2019.
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