What is now home to famed restaurant Kindred, named for Chef Joe and wife/sommelier Katy Kindred, is where the Davidson, NC town pharmacy once stood. Sitting on Main Street, in the heart of the small town outside of Charlotte, the Kindreds restored the building, built in 1914, while holding true to its historic feel when designing. […]

What is now home to famed restaurant Kindred, named for Chef Joe and wife/sommelier Katy Kindred, is where the Davidson, NC town pharmacy once stood. Sitting on Main Street, in the heart of the small town outside of Charlotte, the Kindreds restored the building, built in 1914, while holding true to its historic feel when designing. Katy, who led the design herself, built a piece of the old pharmacy into the bar. Folding modern elements with the historical ones allowed for a fresh, current space that still feels warm and familiar. Kindred brings a blend of global experiences and southern traditions to their chef-driven restaurant. Chef Joe creates dishes that provide a brand new experience for each guest from a menu that rotates each week through Kindred’s commitment to sourcing ingredients from local farmers and foragers. Star dishes include the Crispy Oysters with Dill Yogurt and Calabrian Chile Oil; Squid Ink Conchiglie with NC Shrimp and Sea Urchin Butter; Milk Bread with House Cultured Butter; Scallops a la Plancha with Kohlrabi, Beets, Fennel, and Pomegranate; and Chocolate Birthday Cake, for any occasion.
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