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South:Tradition Reinvented, Modern Southern Food in SacTown

At South we are not trying to reinvent the wheel, we are just trying to express 200 years of our family’s story on a 12” plate.

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South:Tradition Reinvented, Modern Southern Food in SacTown

South:Tradition Reinvented, Modern Southern Food in SacTown

South:Tradition Reinvented, Modern Southern Food in SacTown

South:Tradition Reinvented, Modern Southern Food in SacTown

South:Tradition Reinvented, Modern Southern Food in SacTown

At South we are not trying to reinvent the wheel, we are just trying to express 200 years of our family’s story on a 12” plate.

At South we are not trying to reinvent the wheel, we are just trying to express 200 years of our family’s story on a 12” plate.

At South we are not trying to reinvent the wheel, we are just trying to express 200 years of our family’s story on a 12” plate.

At South we are not trying to reinvent the wheel, we are just trying to express 200 years of our family’s story on a 12” plate.

N'Gina Guyton
N'Gina Guyton
N'Gina Guyton
N'Gina Guyton
2 Campaigns |
Sacramento, United States
$5,595 USD 32 backers
7% of $75,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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The Family

The Owners: N'Gina and Ian Kavookjian

Some would say that he’s “The Mayor” and she’s “All Business”, when describing the husband and wife team of Ian and N’Gina Kavookjian. Owners of South, these restaurateurs started their first food based business in 2009 with the opening of their catering and full service wedding company, Private Events by Eight. With a combined thirty plus years encompassing all aspects of the service industry from restaurants to hotels, this couple has a passion for service, well thought out menus and balanced beverages. The Kavookjian’s goal for South is to offer a friendly and comfortable neighborhood restaurant with an energetic vibe and a creative menu designed to appeal to the palate of Sacramento.

The Chef: Michael Wright

He was born a “left brain” in a family of CPA’s, but his creative “right brain” could not be restrained. While other kids watched cartoons, Michael was watching “Yan Can Cook” and “The French Chef” on PBS.  Michael began his culinary career after finishing his B.A in Economics from the University of Arizona in 2001. Upon returning home to Woodland, he got his first culinary job at The Sheraton Grand Sacramento; quickly working his way up through the ranks under the tutelage of Chefs Mark Helms and Bill Daniels.  He began his career with The Kavookjian’s in 2009 as the Lead Catering Chef.

A Community "Barn Raising"

Over the last two years we've been pouring our lives into our restaurant project South. After two years of waiting for all our permits, we finally received the last permit from The City of Sacramento. The last two years have been financially difficult with many ups and downs taking toll on the original budget. Located in Southside Park in Sacramento, California, this project has been a labor of love that’s in its final stages of coming to fruition. We hope that South will be the catalyst project that reawakens the Southside Park neighborhood. A neighborhood that is rich in Sacramento history, culturally diverse and home to many families wanting to see their neighborhood returned to its former glory.

We need to raise $75,000 in addition to our original investment to bring the project to life. Those funds will be used to help pay for the repair and replacement of the 100 year old plumbing and electrical system, foundation, floors and rough carpentry. All the components that will put the heart back into the building and make her functional again.

Other Ways You Can Help

It would mean the world to us if you'd spread the word by simply forwarding this link to friends, family, co-workers...anyone you think would be interested in South. Thank you for anything that you can do to help us spread the word. We are so close to making this dream a reality and every shared link, click to our campaign, Facebook post, Tweet, or forwarded email counts.

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Sass and Swagger

$100 USD
One ticket to the GRAND OPENING PARTY! This will be the much anticipated party of the year, with complimentary food, drinks, and schmoozing with the "who's who"! In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
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September 2014
3 claimed

We're On Your Side!

$10 USD
Receive a complimentary Side Dish or Happy Hour snack on us to celebrate our opening! In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
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September 2014
2 claimed

Poppin' Bottles

$25 USD
Receive a Limited Edition “South” Bumper Sticker with our company logo and artwork. Also receive a complimentary drink on us to celebrate our opening! In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
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September 2014
6 claimed

Poppin' Bottles

$25 USD
Receive a Limited Edition “South” Bumper Sticker with our company logo and artwork. Also receive a complimentary drink on us to celebrate our opening! In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
Estimated Shipping
September 2014
4 claimed

The Double Down

$200 USD
Get TWO tickets to our "Sass and Swagger" Grand Opening Party, TWO Bumper Stickers and TWO complimentary drinks on us! In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
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September 2014
12 claimed

The Sampler

$300 USD
Come in for dinner and receive an exclusive meal featuring a sampling of EVERYTHING on our menu (in small-plate size). This amounts to roughly 16 courses of deliciousness! (Alcoholic beverages are not included.)In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
Estimated Shipping
March 2015
1 out of 100 of claimed

Chef for a Day

$500 USD
Experience what it’s like to be Chef at “South”: Choose products at the market; taste new creations; don chef’s whites, join us for family meal and cook up something from our menu. Great for foodies or up-and-coming young chefs! In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
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March 2015
0 out of 50 of claimed

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

$1,000 USD
We will come to your house and for you and eight other guests cater and amazing sit down dinner. (Alcoholic beverages not included.) In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
Estimated Shipping
September 2014
1 out of 10 of claimed

The Baller

$5,000 USD
Twice a year you and a guest get to come into South and eat a three course dinner on us for the life of the restaurant...that means FOR-EV-ER! (Alcoholic beverages are not included.)In addition your name on our website featuring our supporters!
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March 2015
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