Owned and run by Apex locals, Rudy’s has Phil Evans and Mike Parent as its combined driving force. Mike opened Rudy’s over two and a half years ago and is a familiar face in Apex and a fixture in the pub; he continues to manage staff and charm guests, while Phil oversees and runs the kitchen and menu.
Phil has been a chef since graduating with a degree in Culinary Arts from Paul Smith’s College, New York. His 14 years of experience have taken him to France, country clubs and luxury 5-star/5-diamond properties in Houston and Aspen as Executive Chef, working with acclaimed industry chefs such as Todd English, David Burke and Wolfgang Puck. Four years ago, he opened The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary, where Herons Restaurant gained instant local & national recognition.
In his new venture as owner of Rudy’s Pub & Grill, he is excited to be on the leading edge of a world-wide trend where high-end chefs go back-to-basics with simple, honest, home-style food in a casual, comfortable environment. On his menu you will find traditional pub selections with his own individual twist & flair, along with dishes that are unique to our location, all designed and cooked completely from scratch on-site in his kitchen.
We corn the beef that goes on our Reuben, we roast the turkey that goes into our Club – it’s of utmost importance that you enjoy your selection and we want to know if you don’t!!
We look forward to welcoming you to Rudy’s, Apex’s first ever gastropub.
