Dining
Flavorful, healthy food options for all palates.
The dining experience at Carolina Meadows is as important as the food itself.
Globally-influenced cuisine, locally-sourced ingredients
All six of our dining venues structure their menus around ingredients sourced from local farms, emphasizing variety and choice for our residents from morning to night. Executive Chef Jody McLeod leads a talented team of chefs, drawing on elements of diverse cultures and cuisines as he’s done in leading restaurants and hotels worldwide.
Jody McLeod
Executive Chef
Jody McLeod began his professional career with a classical Canadian apprenticeship working in a variety of restaurants and hotels where he was able to gain experiences in many cuisines. Canada’s diverse culinary tapestry encouraged his interest in travel so when an opportunity arose to work with the Leading Cruise line Holland America, he eagerly accepted. His travels took him to over 90 countries and 380 cities. Since leaving the cruise industry Jody was the Executive Chef for the I.O.C international Olympic committee for the 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver. Executive Chef for SeaWorld INT and just before landing here at Carolina Meadows was the corporate chef for Duke University.
Todd Ohle
VP of Dining Services
Todd is an honors graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York where he developed a passion for food and service. He went on to study hospitality management at Florida International University in Miami. Todd has more than 20 years of experience as a chef and leader in restaurant operations. He was a personal chef for the Versace family in South Beach, managed banquet operations at Fearrington Village and held various leadership roles in restaurant operations and ownership. Todd also has more than nine years of senior living experience, having previously led the dining operation of The Cypress of Raleigh, an upscale CCRC serving 300+ residents.
Fresh, Seasonal, Local
We always strive to source the highest quality ingredients from local growers and purveyors.
Produce
Burch Farms, Faison, NC
Bunce Brothers Farms, Stedman, NC
Nature’s Way Farms, Fasion, NC
Meat and Poultry
All-natural, pasture-raised, dry-aged local beef from Mills Family Farms, Mooresville, NC
Pork from Brookwood Farms, Siler City, NC
Chicken from Purdue Harvestland, no antibiotics ever, hormone free, cage free and vegetarian feed. Dillon, SC
Poultry from Carolina Turkey/Butterball, Goldsboro, NC
Seafood
Carolina Classics Catfish, Ayden, NC (catfish)
Wanchese Fish Company, Wanchese, NC (flounder, oysters, bay scallops, monkfish)
Breads and Pasta
Fresh Bagels from the Bagel Bar, Chapel Hill, NC
Drake’s Fresh Pasta Company, High Point, NC
Fresh Breads and Rolls from Guglhupf Bakery, Durham, NC
Dairy
Glenview Farms (locally sourced milk)
Ashe County Cheese, Jefferson, NC
Ice Cream from Mooresville Ice Cream Company, Mooresville, NC
Beer
Carolina Brewing Company, Holly Springs, NC
Aviator Brewing Company, Fuquay Varina, NC
Lonerider Brewing Company, Raleigh, NC
Olde Hickory Brewery, Hickory, NC
Uncle Scott’s All Natural Root Beer, Mooresville, NC
Our Dining Venues
Carolina Meadows has an array of delicious dining options to delight every palate.
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