Seasonal. Southern. Sensational.
Our Story
A new flavor in an historic location.
Located in the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center at NCSU Centennial Campus, Lakeside Kitchen is a delicious new entry into the Raleigh restaurant scene. Headed by David Casteel of Mitchell Casteel and Executive Chef James Eason, the restaurant features a seasonal menu of traditional and southern fusion cuisine.
Dishes are made completely from scratch and feature a variety of ingredients from local farms, the NC state farmer’s market, and the chef’s garden, located on the outdoor patio.
Lakeside Kitchen offers guests a culinary experience with a gorgeous view of
Lake Raleigh and the Park Alumni Center grounds.
Rob Solis, Jr.
Executive Chef
Mitchell • Casteel Fine Catered Affairs and Lakeside Kitchen at Park Alumni Center is pleased to welcome Rob Solis, Jr as Executive Chef.
After serving in the US Marine Corp, Rob went on to become a classically trained chef in French cuisine, where his food has quickly become as diverse as the cultures he has lived in.
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As Executive Chef at Lakeside Kitchen, Rob is hitting the ground running introducing a fresh, new lunch menu towards the end of January 2025, implementing a monthly First Sunday Brunch scheduled to begin on Sunday, February 2nd, and working on a lunch menu for Triangle Restaurant Week (Jan 27 – Jan 31).
Beginning his career in food and entertaining at the age of 8 in his parent’s bakery, David’s love of food was inadvertent but destiny. His educational background in Music, Dance, and Performing Arts gave way while spending time as an assistant and personal cook to choreographer Agnes DeMille. His love of great food won out over his performing endeavors and his performances now are considered the finest catered affairs throughout the Carolinas.
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David joined the Mitchell’s team in 1989, having served as Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, Sales and Design, Director of F&B, and Managing Partner. He is also a managing partner of Duke University-based Trident Provisions.
A 29-year member of ILEA and a founding president of the original Carolinas Chapter of ILEA, David has been helping build and influence our region’s catering and events for more than 30 years. He has also served on the Advisory Board of Special Events Magazine, and is an active member of NACE, and the ICA.
