Patrick Matherly

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Location
Durham, NC
Expertise
Wine, American Chinese Food, Sourdough Bread
  • Patrick has worked in restaurants, cafes, wine shops, and — in a previous life — as a computer scientist.
  • He has written for The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, and Indy Week.
  • Patrick completed the Natural Chef Certification Program at Central Carolina Community College.

Experience

Patrick is a writer residing in Durham, NC. He pursued a career in software engineering before deciding his interests lie in the kitchen. After a stint as a line cook in New York City and a wine retailer in North Carolina, he has settled into research and writing about his ever-evolving interests in culinary history. He has a deep interest in regional home cooking and empowering people to take a closer look at the food right under their noses.

Education

Patrick graduated with a computer science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He's currently pursuing the viticulture and enology degree at Surry Community College.

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