Serving: Pinchito Spiced Lamb Rilette w/ pickled green tomato relish on Baguette
Owner and Executive Chef Patrick Cowden, of the Farmhouse Cafe, is a long time resident of the Triangle has steered the course of such places as Michael Jordan’s 23 Sport Cafe, The Grill at Glen Lennox, Michael Dean’s, Jean Claude’s Café, and his own restaurant Patrick’s Seasonal Cuisine which was located in North Durham.
Before taking the helm at Green Planet Catering and opening The Pharmacy Cafe, Chef Patrick spent long stints as Executive Chef of Tobacco Road Sports Cafe and The Weathervane Restaurant at A Southern Season in Chapel Hill.
As a Chef and North Carolina native who is committed to North Carolina products and local producers, he showcases these fine products and farmers on his menus. Patrick has taken part in numerous Farm-to-Fork picnics and was a finalist in the Best Dish of North Carolina sponsored by the Dept. of Agriculture. This commitment coupled with a passion for exciting Southern inspired cuisine makes Chef Cowden a natural fit for The Farmhouse Cafe.