Verdigris Restaurant at Oxford Oaks Distillery promotes Marc Cavanaugh to Executive Chef

Oxford Oaks Distillery LLC is pleased today to announce that it has promoted Granville County native Marc  Cavanaugh from Kitchen Manager to Executive Chef of its on-site restaurant Verdigris. Returning to  Oxford from Dallas, TX in March, Chef Marc has utilized his extensive experience and skills to provide  outstanding food service to Verdigris Restaurant guests over the past few months as Kitchen Manager. His  new role now includes direct accountability for all of the kitchen business operations and will work with  Head Chef Joshua Robinson on menu creation and special events.  

"We are excited to promote Chef Marc to lead our growing culinary team. He has done everything asked  of him over these past few months and we couldn’t be more pleased with his commitment to this project.  His ability to produce exceptional food and bring fresh ideas is something we are absolutely thrilled  about," commented Founding Partner Dr. Peter Johnson.  

Chef Marc brings exceptional culinary talent to the team and continues to 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 upscale restaurants.  

 “It is an honor to lead the culinary team in Oxford's new “must visit” venue. We are just shy of 6 months  in operation and the team we have makes it feel like it’s an establishment that has years of operation  under its belt. Teams with that kind of chemistry are hard to come by and I have to say without question  this is the best team I’ve had the chance to lead in my professional career. I look forward to bringing  Oxford and the surrounding areas a culinary experience that sets the standard when going out for a great  meal. We have had outstanding reviews and I credit that to the team I have in the kitchen making this  happen. I have really loved the opportunity to come back home and bring the region more elevated  cuisine. I am continuously grateful to the community for accepting this new restaurant concept with open  arms, it’s safe to say we are here to stay for many years to come. I look forward to launching  new seasonal menus and specialty dinners for all to enjoy what I call “Passion on a Plate”, Executive 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 has been open since March 2023.