All the Trimmings

Walk into Josephine in 12 South, and you’ll instantly pick up on its homey, welcoming energy. It radiates from the tufted banquettes, well-loved red rugs, and delicate chandeliers, and out from the bustling bar and kitchen just beyond. Culinary power couple chef Andy Little and his wife, Karen Van Guilder Little, infuse the space with comforting hospitality and thoughtful details. A meal here might start with a sturdy drink at the bar, followed by a menu that marries Pennsylvania Dutch with Southern cuisine, and closes with one of the restaurant’s show-stopping desserts.

It’s no surprise that the Littles like to gather friends and family on their rare nights off, too. Usually their family get-togethers take place inside their cozy two-bedroom condo. When we asked the couple to put together their