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. Our Executive Chef leads a talented team of chefs, drawing on elements of diverse cultures and cuisines as he’s done in leading restaurants and hotels worldwide.
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.
Russell Neff
Executive Chef
Russell served as Executive Chef for the Cedars of Chapel Hill, where he successfully lead their culinary program for over 8 years. Russell earned his Associates in Applied Sciences for Culinary Arts from Wake Technical Community College, and also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management (with a Food & Beverage Concentration) from East Carolina University. He is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) within the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and has been an avid competitor throughout the years, earning several medals in ACF sanctioned food events. Before finding his way into the hospitality industry, he served our country proudly as a Sergeant in the United States Army within the Military Police Corps, where some of his duties included leading a Squad of Soldiers in Airborne Operations, and as a Training NCO in Seoul, South Korea. Russell enjoys spending time with his wife and two wonderful children.
Fresh, Seasonal, Local
We always strive to source the highest quality ingredients from local growers and purveyors.
Burch Farms, Faison, NC
Bunce Brothers Farms, Stedman, NC
Nature’s Way Farms, Fasion, NC
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
Carolina Classics Catfish, Ayden, NC (catfish)
Wanchese Fish Company, Wanchese, NC (flounder, oysters, bay scallops, monkfish)
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
Glenview Farms (locally sourced milk)
Ashe County Cheese, Jefferson, NC
Ice Cream from Mooresville Ice Cream Company, Mooresville, NC
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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