Brett Norton, 33, executive chef at Ernest Chinese on Chattanooga's Southside, didn't go to culinary school. Rather, the Canton, Georgia, native learned by example, receiving training from some of the South's best chefs. Head to the link in our bio to discover at what point he chose to pursue a culinary career and the customer-favorite recipe from Ernest Chinese he's sharing. Photo 1 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Chef Brett Norton at Ernest Chinese on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Photo 2 / Staff photo by Cameron McKeon / The inside of Ernest Chinese is seen. Photo 3 / Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Chef Brett Norton at Ernest Chinese on Thursday, February 22, 2024. #chattanooga #tennesee #nooga #mychatt #timesfreepress #local #community #city #food #restaurant #chef