# EP 17: A Conversation with James London of Chubby Fish

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Podcast: [Say Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/say-grace-7195172)
Published: 2026-03-12T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://say-grace.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 3319

## Resource

James London is a Charleston native whose culinary career began at age 14. After graduating from the College of Charleston and training at The French Culinary Institute in New York, he went on to lead kitchens in New York City and San Francisco, including serving as Executive Chef at the Japanese restaurant Niko in SoHo. Returning home to the Lowcountry, he opened Chubby Fish, a dock-to-table seafood restaurant that quickly earned national acclaim. Under his leadership, Chubby Fish has been recognized by Bon Appétit , Food & Wine , Eater , and The New York Times , and received James Beard Award nominations for Best Chef: Southeast (2024) and Outstanding Restaurant (2025). In this episode, James sits down with Steve to discuss his path to becoming a chef, how he discovered his cooking style and the science of food, and what it’s like running “Charleston's most famous restaurant” right now.

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