Meet the chef: Jeff Koop is putting a twist on American classics

Chef Jeff Koop is putting his spin on American diner food at Mamie Taylor’s in Chinatown.   He elevates the classics, from fried pickles and pimento cheese to Po boys and ham grenades. That’s right, ham grenades.
Q:  How would you describe the type of food you like to cook?
A: You could call it imaginative American food. I like to take classic American comfort food and put my own twist on it.
Q: Describe a recent creation.
A: I’m very happy with “bunny&nbs