Staff Profile
Ellen Davis
Owner
Native Charlottean and Pioneering Businesswoman.
After purchasing the property from the McNinch family in 1978, Ellen spent a decade personally restoring the McNinch House, opening the McNinch House Restaurant in January 1989, and serving as the first chef.
Quote: “Living my dream!"
Chris Coleman
Executive Chef
Native Charlottean graduated from CPCC’s Culinary Science Program
7 years as Executive Chef at Charlotte’s McNinch House in historic 4th Ward
Focuses on local farm-fresh ingredients to reflect the true taste of Charlotte and the Carolinas: Modern and refined, yet equally rooted in the classic techniques of French and Southern cooking.
Quote: “We try to keep the food flavors simple, either riffing on older, established classics, or by pairing foods that go together naturally. I have always had the belief that to be successful in this field, the diner must be able to identify what's on the plate. I may twist textures or switch ingredients around, but it all comes back to that simple belief."
Anthony Wesley
Wine Steward
Wine educator and lecturer with 21 years of fine-dining experience.
Trained at New York’s Windows on the World Wine School, where he graduated in 1995.
Constantly seeking out wines that pair well with our multi-course dinners.
Quote: “We choose wines first on merit and their ability to pair with our dinners, then on value and breadth. Additionally, our chef will present new courses each day to orient my palate for that evening's menu."
Keith Cochran
General Manager
Native Charlottean and CPCC graduate.
Originally hired as the first busboy in 1993, Keith has been General Manager of McNinch House since 2007.
Quote: “Each of us at McNinch House has a role that cannot be duplicated by anyone anywhere else. It is only through all of us coming together to share and encourage our passion for food and wine that we can create your perfect dining experience."
Corey Cochran
Dining Room Manager
Native Charlottean and CPCC graduate.
Followed in his brother's footsteps beginning in 1997, Corey was promoted to Dining Room Manager of McNinch House in 2007 .
Quote: “Our goal is to treat each guest as if we are serving our own family."
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McNinch House Restaurant
511 N. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202
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