Staff
Arthur Gordon, Executive Chef & Owner
Arthur used his Chemistry and Philosophy training at UNC-Chapel Hill to build his unique culinary perspective. In 1975, he and a group of idealistic friends began their careers creating healthy and eco-friendly vegetarian meals. Over the years, fish, poultry, beef and lamb have been added to the Irregardless Cafe menu. Arthur has attracted some of the best culinary talent in the Triangle area to the Irregardless kitchen, and together they carefully prepare fresh produce, meats and seafood into delicious and enticing meals for your enjoyment.
Seth Anderson - General Manager
Seth brings to the Irregardless Cafe his unique passion for service and years of experience, which include wine sommelier and dining room manager at the Ritz Carleton in Laguna Beach California; and manager at L'Hirondelle (French cuisine) Orange County, California and Birraporettis (Italian cuisine) in Huston. Born and raised in Kailua-Kona, on the Big Island of Hawai'i, Seth is happiest surfing, snorkling, spear fishing, traveling and loves music - which he enjoys each night in the Cafe. Seth is Irregardless' Number ONE picture taker, posting almost daily onto our Facebook page.
919-610-6001 seth@irregardless.com
Daniel Cohn, Chef
A native New Yorker, is a Culinary Institute of America graduate with over 25 years experience working at top restaurants in New York City, Los Angeles and Cozumel, Mexico.
Daniel began his restaurant career at the age of eight helping with the family catering business. With this start, he learned the restaurant business from the bottom up, as a dishwasher, busboy, bartender, preparation cook and eventually a line cook at popular restaurants in and around the New York area.
Daniel's career really began when he moved to Los Angeles at the age of eighteen, where he had the opportunity to work at some of the city's top restaurants, including Delmonicos Seafood Grille. He was fortunate to have the areas top chefs not only give him a chance to learn, but also to mentor him in the secrets of cooking and restaurant management.
Following ten years of experience and exposure in both classical French and Californian cuisine, Daniel took the advice of his chef mentors and returned to New York to attend the Culinary Institute of America for formal training.
The experience truly opened his eyes not only to understanding food but the industry as a whole. Daniel realized that his culinary skills were a gift and his passion was the greatest gift of all! The chance to express his creativity and the opportunity to teach the people that work for him proved to be the energy that has not only sustained his career, it keeps his passion, interest and love for what he does continuing to grow every day.
Other restaurants that Daniel has expressed his culinary passion at are The Wynston, Cozumel Mexico and in New York City: Rosa Mexicano, the Playwright Tavern, the Edward Moran Bar & Grill and the Hudson River Club.
Rondi Goodman, Pastry Chef
Rondi has been creating delicious and whimsical desserts for over 10 years, and at the Irregardless for the last two years - her favorites are Blackout Cake, Lemon Custard Cake and Tiramisu. In New York City, she owned a small cookie company and was a fashion editor for Real Simple Magazine. Rondi is married to a Chef and her two year old loves to help her bake in the kitchen.
Beth Earley, Catering Manager
Beth is attentive to all the details of your event. With over a decade experience catering in Atlanta, Charlotte, South Florida as well as the Triangle, Beth's skill in designing weddings, corporate caterings or any party will certainly enhance your event and satisfy all your needs.
919-610-0872 beth@irregardless.com
Anya Gordon, Catering & Marketing Director
Anya loves meeting Irregardless fans and Raleigh newcomers. Parties are Anya's passion and with her on board, your event will be a success.
Office: 919-789-9274, Cell: 919-523-3484, anya@irregardless.com
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And a special word of thanks to Donna Helen Crisp, who worked lovingly at the Irregardless Cafe for many years. Donna saved invaluable newspaper articles and photos of the Cafe's early years which are on display in the Cafe.
