Hottest Chef 2013: Southern Divisional Round

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• Ted Prater (Banger's, Austin)
• Joe Schafer (King + Duke, Atlanta)
• Frank McMahon (Hank's Seafood Restaurant, Charleston)
• Eric Dreyer (Fearing's, Dallas)
• Joseph Zerwas (Behind the Bash Catering, Houston)
• Giorgio Rapicavoli (Eating House, Miami)
• Matt Farmer (Apolline, New Orleans)

Here now, the Southern Divisional round in Eater's Third Annual Hottest Chef in America competition. On deck are the winners from the local sites: Ted Prater (Banger's, Austin); Joe Schafer (King + Duke, Atlanta); Frank McMahon (Hank's Seafood Restaurant, Charleston); Eric Dreyer (Fearing's, Dallas); Joseph Zerwas (Behind the Bash Catering, Houston); Giorgio Rapicavoli (Eating House, Miami); and Matt Farmer (Apolline, New Orleans).

This poll closes Tuesday 10AM EST; The winner of this round goes into a final round against the other divisional champions on Tuesday. So, go, vote:

Update 2/19 10:45 EST: Voting is now closed. The winner is Frank McMahon (Hank's Seafood Restaurant, Charleston). He goes on to the final round starting later today.

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