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OUR FAMILY

Our roots are firmly established in the Carolinas. We are family-owned and family-run, and we strive to work with those who can say the same. Our restaurants are inspired by the seasons and by the ever-evolving traditions that make up Southern cuisine.
Most of all, they are inspired by our guests.

JON DRESSLER
JON DRESSLER

Jon is the cultural guru of RRH. He makes a stranger family and family feel strange. His philosophy is based on some very basic tenets that remain true to this day:
Take care of the guest, have fun and make money. It is simply, Family first. Do business with strangers as if they were brothers. After loyalty come ability, skill and competence. Promote only able people and find them by testing them.

Jon is a proud Penn State undergraduate and earned an MBA-Finance from University of Texas-Dallas. Jon started in the restaurant business washing dishes at the age of 16 and has never forgotten his roots.  Busing tables, serving, managing and now owning a string of successful ventures. Jon is very proud of the long term relationships he enjoys with team members.

Jon is an avid golfer and loves all sport Philadelphia. When he is not working on his handicap or rooting for his favorite teams, he is busy idolizing his wife or dealing with his brash and sassy teenage children

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KIM DRESSLER 'The Boss'
KIM DRESSLER 'The Boss'

Kim Dressler is the driving design force behind all of the RRH concepts. Her vision, tastes, color pallets and style are on display in all of the restaurants. So much so, that she is known as The Decorator.

Schooled at University of Maryland, she has an extensive hotel background, prior to working at Morton’s. At Morton’s, she met the love of her life (well, her current love and husband). In 2003, they embarked on their signature Dressler’s Restaurant in Birkdale Village.

Kim is the proud mother of two and her third child, her doting husband of 25 years. Kim and Jon were married in Pinehurst on a magically hot weekend. She claims it was the best day of her life.

Kim has not been directly involved in the restaurant operations for some time, devoting her time to being one of the caring and most giving people known to mankind. She will be joining TPH as coordinator of private events.

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ALLY MODER-KRAFT
ALLY MODER-KRAFT

Ally Moder-Kraft serves as the Director of Events at Rare Roots Hospitality. This Ohio native made her grand migration to North Carolina in 2011, and like a fine wine, her career in the hospitality industry has only improved with age. With a decade of experience at the company, she has been leading the events team for the past five years, ensuring that each occasion is uniquely memorable and executed with precision.

Outside of her professional life, Ally has been happily married to her dashing husband, Toma, for over two years. The dynamic duo are proud parents to their beloved Labrador Retriever, Bubba Fisher Moder-Kraft, known to the world as, Fishy. Together, they enjoy a full and vibrant life in North Carolina.

When not orchestrating spectacular events, Ally has a diverse array of hobbies that she delights in. A spirited tennis player and amateur home improvement guru, she’s equally unskilled with both racket and paintbrush. A true card shark and an aficionado of fine dining, Ally takes pleasure in traveling to far-off locales and indulging in gastronomical delights.

At the heart of it all, Ally cherishes spending quality time with her loved ones, making the most of every moment. With her passion for excellence, Ally brings a rare level of dedication and warmth to her role at Rare Roots Hospitality, ensuring each event is as special as the people who attend.

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TIM BUCHANAN
TIM BUCHANAN
Tim servers as Director of Operations for Rare Roots and along with Chef Scott and the Dressler Family, he continues to help push the group forward.  Tim has been a part of all of the Rare Roots projects thus far and has visions of many more to come.
Raised in the mountains of NC, Tim started his hospitality industry life in the Berkshires of MA. Tim became general  manager of Pearl’s Restaurant in Great Barrington, MA when he was 20yrs old.  Pearl’s garnered regional  attention from the Boston Globe as well as national attention from Travel & Leisure, Architecture Digest,  and others. Tim spent 4 years as wine director/floor manager at Capital Grille in  uptown Charlotte before returning to the fold and becoming the general manager at Dressler’s Metropolitan.
He lives with his beautiful better half, Ericka Faye, two boys Wylie and Porter, as well as dogs Disco and Larry.
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SCOTT HOLLINGSWORTH 'The Bear'
SCOTT HOLLINGSWORTH 'The Bear'

Executive Chef Scott Hollingsworth was raised in Cornelius, NC. He inherited a passion for food from his mother at a very early age. Scott has been working in Lake Norman and Charlotte area restaurants for more than 25 years. His commitment to quality, freshness, and creative presentation drew him to Dressler’s Restaurant in October of 2005. Scott has been married to Rhonda since 2001. His interests include his beloved Washington Commanders, fishing, and his dog.

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OUR CONCEPTS

Each Rare Roots endeavor may vary in concept and design, but they are all deeply rooted in the desire to treat our guests like they are part of our family. Our attention to detail, our ability to remember a name, and our carefully crafted menus are all expressions of a genuine hospitality that is increasingly harder to find. It requires talent, but it also requires a mindset of service. Our people have both. They come together every day—in some cases for almost 20 years—to practice the type of hospitality you will typically only find at home.

Dressler's Metropolitan
Dressler's Metropolitan

Dressler’s Metropolitan

Chasing a longtime dream, we opened our first Dressler’s location in 2003 at Birkdale Village. Early on, one of our guests told us, “It is as important to me as it is to you that this restaurant succeeds.”

Four restaurants later (including a second Dressler’s at The Metropolitan), we still keep what he said top of mind. We exist to be here for you, to brighten up your day with a great meal, a warm smile, and maybe a funny story or two (Jon’s department).

We take great pride in remembering the details that matter to you—what you like to drink, where you love to sit, what you want to eat. No matter how many times you’ve dined with us, we’re working hard to make this experience better than the last. We come from a world where great service required a jacket and tie. We ditched the stuffy attire, but kept the attention to detail and the generous spirit. At Dressler’s, every guest is greeted with a hello, sent off with a good-bye, and genuinely thanked for spending time with us.

For a lot of the team, Dressler’s is like a second home, and we want it to feel that way for you as well. Even if you didn’t come to Dressler’s for a special occasion, you’ll leave feeling like it was one.

Come see what genuine hospitality feels like. To us, it feels a lot like family.

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704-909-6295
Joan's Bakery & Deli
Joan's Bakery & Deli

Joan’s Bakery & Deli

Everybody loves Mom’s cooking and Joan’s is top tier. At Joan’s you’ll find many of Charlotte’s favorite baked goods, including the cakes made famous at the Rare Roots family of restaurants. Stop in for a slice and a coffee, order a whole cake, or grab lunch from the Meshugganah deli counter courtesy of Chef Rob Celement!

Because Joan says “eat!” 

704-837-8398
The Porter's House
The Porter's House

The Porter’s House

A Modern Chophouse For The New South

At The Porter’s House our people are the heartbeat; Serving others well fills our souls. Rooted in the generous hospitality made legendary by porters of the past, we pay homage to the timeless traditions of quality, care, richness, and warmth. That legacy of personal service, humble elegance and legendary experiences drives us. It extends into the ingredients we source, the fine spirits that fill our bourbon room, and the thickness, tenderness and marbling of signature porterhouse steaks.

When you come to our house, The Porter’s House, every meal is an occasion.

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704-930-7878
Fin & Fino 'A Social Seafood House'
Fin & Fino 'A Social Seafood House'

Fin & Fino

Fin and Fino celebrates the explorer’s mindset and the sailor’s heart with a menu that draws inspiration from seafaring cultures on both sides of the Atlantic.

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704-800-5680
Chapter 6
Chapter 6

With Chapter Six, Rare Roots Hospitality brings the Western Mediterranean to South End, with bold dishes that show off the flavors of the coasts and fields of Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, France, and Italy.

(704) 937-5757
Dressler's Improv Kitchen at Middle C Jazz
Dressler's Improv Kitchen at Middle C Jazz

Dressler’s Improv Kitchen at Middle C Jazz

Rare Roots Hospitality is proud to operate Dressler’s Improv Kitchen, the food and beverage program at Middle C Jazz Club located in Uptown Charlotte.  Middle C Jazz offers an intimate and upscale jazz club setting and maintains a focus on Southern hospitality, an attribute we share and mutually hold in high regard.  Food and beverage from Dressler’s Improv Kitchen is available before and during every live performance at Middle C Jazz!

(704) 595-3311

Our Private Dining

At Rare Roots Hospitality, communal gatherings and festive events are our forte. Our family of restaurants span the Charlotte area from Huntersville all the way down to Waverly, allowing us to cater to your needs no matter your location or destination.

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Community Roots

Rare Roots Hospitality Group is a family, and we consider our entire Charlotte community to be a part of that. Community Roots is our initiative to allow and encourage our employees to work with local organizations.

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