North Pond

09/25/2026

09/22/2026

We’re excited to welcome a new Executive Chef to North Pond—though you may already know him. After serving as our Chef de Cuisine, Chef John C. Brandon is stepping into his new role as Executive Chef. His dedication, creativity, and passion for the North Pond kitchen have been an integral part of our restaurant, and we’re thrilled to see him take the next step in his culinary journey with us.

Born and raised in Alexandria, VA, he moved to Greenville, NC, in 2005 for college (Go Pirates!) and began working in the hospitality industry. It wasn’t long before he fell in love with kitchens and cooking, eventually moving to Charlotte to attend Johnson & Wales University. After culinary school, he worked at The Summit Room and Packhouse, where he spent three years as Executive Chef. He then returned to Greenville to join Chef & the Farmer, working his way from butcher to Sous Chef to Chef de Cuisine.

In 2020, he made the move to Chicago and joined the team at North Pond a few months later. For the next five years, he worked alongside Cesar as Chef de Cuisine— and now he’s stepping into his next chapter as North Pond’s Executive Chef.

Outside of the kitchen, he enjoys spending time with his loving girlfriend, his gremlin of a dog, and taking long walks through the park while listening to Appalachian folk rock.

Please join us in congratulating Chef John on his promotion— We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

09/03/2026

Our garden experience returns Saturday, September 12th. Join us to explore the garden, learn about what we grow, & discover how it all comes together on the plate!

08/27/2026

See the garden, learn the process, and get creative with flowers of your own.

Don’t miss your chance — reserve your spot for this Saturday!

08/25/2026

We kicked off our first garden tour experience this past weekend! We loved sharing more about our garden & giving a behind-the-scenes look at where some of our ingredients behind. If you missed it, don’t worry — we’re doing it again this upcoming Saturday. Come see what’s growing!

08/18/2026

The perfect day starts with a little sunshine and ends around the table.

08/03/2026

Every plate has a story. Here’s a taste of ours!

07/31/2026

Let the sunshine set the table.

07/25/2026

It’s Saturday & our coffee bar is buzzing, just the way we like it!

07/22/2026

Summer looks good from here.

07/20/2026

From harvest to plate. Our gardener, Chris, is dedicated to cultivating the fresh, seasonal ingredients that inspire our kitchen.

07/10/2026

Saturday is almost here, and so is your favorite cup of coffee.