Folks in the restaurant industry know good food, so we want to know where they eat when they’re not cooking. In this series, we ask a local chef, bartender, restaurateur, or server to share their favorite restaurants in town and what they order there. This week, we interview Patrick Garrivier, the French-born executive chef and owner of Patrick’s Gourmet Catering and former co-owner of Aix en Provence. This entrepreneur and beef connoisseur is all about the sauce. 

Beef ‘n Bottle, South End
An old-fashioned steakhouse that serves high-end steaks in a cozy, candle-lit setting
Patrick’s order: Boneless braised short ribs with sweet and spicy sauce, onion rings, and fried cheesy potatoes

Flour Shop, Montford Park
A wrap-around counter restaurant that uses handmade and local ingredients
Patrick’s order: Squid ink linguini, North Carolina shrimp, jalapeños and chorizo

Good Food on Montford, Montford Park
A longtime, eclectic eatery that offers an extensive wine list and unique cuisine
Patrick’s order: Cacio e pepe tagliolini, octopus with saffron aioli, and Korean beef with crispy rice 

Cacio e pepe from Good Food on Montford. Kristen Wile/UP

Bae’s Burgers, food truck
A relocated food truck specializing in “smashed” burgers
Patrick’s order: Sunburn burger
Pro tip: “If you’re in for a great burger, follow these guys on this website to find out their location,” says Garrivier.

Thai House, Pineville
A family-owned restaurant that has been serving traditional Thai dishes for 30 years
Patrick’s order: Tom yum soup and roasted duck Thai with barbecue sauce

More from this series:

Duke Bread’s Adam Duke
Counter-‘s Sam Hart
Community Matters Cafe’s Ashley Anna Tuttle
Your Farms, Your Table’s Sam Diminich
Para’s Alex Verica