Oxford Oaks Distillery announces Kitchen Manager  

Oxford Oaks Distillery LLC is pleased today to announce that it has hired a familiar face and Granville  County native Marc Cavanaugh as Kitchen Manager. Returning to Oxford from Dallas, TX, Chef Marc will  utilize his extensive experience and skills to provide outstanding food service to Verdigris Restaurant  guests. His role will include direct accountability for all of the kitchen business operations and will work in  partnership with Head Chef Joshua Robinson.  

"We are excited to add someone with Chef Marc’s talent to our growing team and him being a Granville  County native and well-known member of the community makes it a great partnership. His ability to  produce exceptional food and bring fresh ideas is something we are thrilled about. We knew immediately  he was the ideal person to be our Kitchen Manager and lead the day-to-day operations of the Verdigris  kitchen" commented Operating Partner Pierre Gingue.  

Chef Marc brings exceptional culinary talent to the team and will help execute the Verdigris menu that will  contribute to the momentum in the local culinary scene. He grew up in Oxford and has worked in the  restaurant industry for almost 20 years. Being classically trained with a degree in Culinary Arts by Le  Cordon Bleu and Master Chefs from the Culinary Institute of America, he brings vast experience in fine  dining, fast casual dining, wedding and event venue food service as well as private restaurants.  

“Being able to divide the kitchen manager role from the head chef role makes our team incredibly robust  and will allow us to look at ways to immediately expand our hours of operation and services. This is  exactly the type of dynamic movement that makes Oxford Oaks Distillery and Verdigris Restaurant so  exciting to bring online. We will continue to explore every opportunity to put Oxford on the map as a  regional destination" explained Co-Founder Dr. Peter Johnson.  

Chef Marc’s professional experience includes many of the locally known Granville County favorites as well  as some prominent establishments in the Dallas area where he is relocating from. "It's exciting to join this  team of entrepreneurs and like-minded individuals to help launch this new restaurant concept where my  

talents can really shine. I really love the opportunity to come back home and bring the community and  surrounding areas more elevated cuisine. I'm thankful to the team for choosing me to take part in this  endeavor and having the ability to put smiles on the faces of the community that I hold close to my heart. I  am looking forward to bringing these new culinary concepts to this quickly growing area of Granville  County; I have heard for years people wanted something different in town - well get ready here it comes!”  Chef Marc said.  

About Oxford Oaks Distillery LLC: Oxford Oaks Distillery is Granville County’s first craft distillery  featuring a specialty cocktail bar and upscale restaurant where the community can gather and enjoy fine  spirits, elevated cocktails and delicious cuisine located in the heart of downtown Oxford, North Carolina.  There is a main first floor dining room and bar with a “loft” area on the second floor with seating  overlooking the main dining room. There are three separate private and semi-private event areas for  groups ranging from 20-100 people. The restaurant is scheduled to open mid-March 2023, initially serving  dinner Wednesday through Friday plus brunch and dinner on the weekends. 

Oxford Oaks Distillery  

Oxford, NC 27565  

info@oxfordoaksdistillery.com  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2/27/2023