July 26, 2019

Where Chefs Eat: Uno Alla Volta’s Zack Gadberry

Gadberry loves going out to lunch with his family for casual meals

Sabor’s menu includes customizable tacos, burritos, bowls, and more. Photo courtesy Sabor Latin Street Grill

We know chefs can cook great food, but where do they eat when they’re not cooking for guests or themselves? In this series, we ask a member of the restaurant industry to share their favorite five local restaurants (not including their own) and what they order. Chef turned cheesemaker and entrepreneur Zack Gadberry of Uno Alla Volta loves going out to places for lunch with his wife and daughter. He tries to not stick to one type of cuisine and looks for good food no matter where the location might be. –Justin Burke-Samson

Best Wok, Matthews
Traditional fast-casual Chinese food specializing in noodles and wings
Gadberry’s order: Sesame chicken with crunchy noodles and salt and pepper chicken wings

Sabor Latin Street Grill, multiple locations
Latin street food inspired by El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia
Gadberry’s order: El Dominicano burrito and carne asada fries

New Zealand Cafe, Sardis Woods
A seafood grill and sushi bar blending New Zealand and Asian cuisine
Gadberry’s order: Order all the sushi, Gadberry hasn’t found one he doesn’t like

Hello, Sailor, Cornelius
Joe and Katy Kindred’s lakefront fish camp is becoming a favorite among local chefs
Gadberry’s order: Calabash shrimp and Chicago-ish fried bologna sandwich

Black Chicken Wine Cellar, Matthews
A wine and craft beer bottle shop offering sandwiches and small plates
Gadberry’s order: Any of the hot paninis, but try the chicken cuban or pimento cheese
His pro-tip: Go here for lunch, grab a bottle of wine and enjoy the sandwiches