Some say Chef Tim Lipman\u2019s purpose is etched in his DNA. Raised in central Florida, he grew up watching his grandmother cultivate lush vegetable gardens and raise livestock, learning firsthand the value of seasonality, stewardship, and soulful cooking. Her Southern-Italian roots blended naturally with the Southern American flavors of the region \u2014 a fusion that continues to define the heart of Lipman\u2019s cuisine today.<\/p>\n
After graduating from the Florida Culinary Institute, Lipman refined his skills in professional kitchens while developing a personal style rooted in ingredient integrity and bold, approachable flavors. Guided by a vision to create a dining experience that felt both elevated and welcoming, he opened his first restaurant.<\/p>\n
Alongside his wife Jenny, Lipman launched\u00a0Coolinary in 2012<\/strong>, an American contemporary restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens, built around honest, fresh, and refined cooking. In 2017, the duo opened The Parched Pig, recognized as the \u201c#1 Best Watering Hole\u201d by\u00a0The Palm Beach Post<\/em>\u00a0and in 2021 the team brought the two concepts together to create a singular celebration of food, drink, and community. Designed as a gathering place for friends and family, Coolinary & The Parched Pig blend soulful dishes with inventive retro-inspired fare, paired seamlessly with a dynamic beverage program.<\/p>\n Lipman\u2019s work has earned widespread recognition, including \u201cBest New Restaurant\u201d and \u201cBest Chef\u201d by the\u00a0Palm Beach Post<\/em>, a place among the \u201c10 Best Chefs in Palm Beach County\u201d by\u00a0Palm Beach Illustrated<\/em>, features on the Cooking Channel\u2019s\u00a0Emeril\u2019s Florida<\/em>\u00a0and Food Network\u2019s\u00a0Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives<\/em>, and in 2025, Coolinary & The Parched Pig received recognition from the\u00a0Michelin Guide<\/strong>\u00a0as a restaurant of distinction.<\/p>\n When not with his wife Jenny and son Ollie, Lipman can be found in Coolinary\u2019s open kitchen \u2014 collaborating with farmers, curating seasonal menus, and crafting dishes that honor both his roots and his region.<\/p>\n Generously Supported by The Palm Beaches<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":10453,"template":"","class_list":["post-10452","chef","type-chef","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernsmoke.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chef\/10452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernsmoke.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/chef"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernsmoke.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chef"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.southernsmoke.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.southernsmoke.org\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}