In this episode, we sit down with Executive Chef Patrick McElroy of Landmark Prime Rib inside the iconic Warwick Melrose Hotel in Dallas. Chef Patrick shares his journey from a small island in South Jersey—where fresh seafood was caught just minutes from home—to his rise through French and Italian kitchens across the Northeast, and eventually his return to the place he now calls home: The Melrose.
We talk about the unique character of the Warwick Melrose, the revival of prime rib as an everyday luxury, and how nostalgia and neighbourhood ties have shaped this historic hotel into a modern-day favorite.
If you love stories of culinary heritage, community connection, and bringing classic hospitality back to life—this episode is for you.
In this episode, we explore:
- How his father (a corporate exec with serious grill skills) influenced his cooking
- What makes the Landmark Prime Rib and Library Bar so unique in the Dallas scene
- The deep neighborhood ties and generational loyalty to The Melrose
- Why prime rib deserves to be more than just a holiday meal
- What brought Patrick back after 2020—and why it still feels like home
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Links:
Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mcelroy-74763052/
Warwick Melrose - Dallas: https://www.warwickhotels.com/warwick-melrose-dallas
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