OWNER + OPERATOR

David Richter

Over the last 25 years, David worked alongside York City's hospitality industry elites, curating award-winning wine lists and leading some of the most notable restaurants, live music, and event spaces. David returns home to open his first solo restaurant in the city nearest to his heart, Detroit, after recently leaving a long-tenured position as the VP of Operations of a multi-unit, multi-state organization. 

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Colin Campbell

Charlevoix Michigan native Colin Campbell will be helming the kitchen at Alpino. Colin has spent the last decade traveling the country working in Boston, Salt Lake City, and most recently, part of the dining scene in up north Michigan. With Michigan roots and European heritage, Colin's playful yet familiar cooking style will lend itself wonderfully to the kitchen at Alpino.

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PRIVATE EVENTS

REBECCA SPINDLER

A native of Rochester, New York, Rebecca has led successful marketing and event programs around the U.S. like New York, Nashville, Napa and Atlanta, and is proud call Alpino Detroit her home. 

PASTRY CHEF

SamANTHA Hamrick

Sam is an East North Carolina native who grew up on a farm in Richlands, NC.  Sam was destined for a spot in the hospitality industry as a young apprentice honing her skills baking bread with her grandparents every summer in West Virginia.  Getting that early education around the stove grew her passion for the culinary arts and it has been growing ever since.

Sam was intrigued by Detroit and with Alto Adige being one of her favorite regions in Italy she set her sights on a big move to Detroit to help open Alpino.  She now dedicates her focus on researching and creating the complimentary dessert program for our regional inspired Alpino menu when she’s not baking cakes for the staffs birthday’s. 

SERVICE DIRECTOR

CONRADO MARI

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SOUS CHEF

NICHOLAS ROSSI

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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/BOOKKEEPER

Anna Stone

Before heading to New York City for two years, Anna discovered a unique passion for hospitality, working at notable Detroit favorites; Michael Symon's Roast and Vertical Detroit. In New York, she was a reservationist at the well-known Italian restaurant Lilia under James Beard Award-winning Chef Missy Robbins. After returning to Detroit, Anna was eager to continue her career in the hospitality industry and found her next home at Alpino.

SERVICE CAPTAIN

RACHEL SCHNEIDER

A Michigan native who was heavily encouraged by her father to join the workforce as a teen has spent the last 10 years in the restaurant industry.  She spent a short stint at Wayne State University but always knew her passions lie in service. Throughout the past five years, Rachel has worked along accomplished chefs and restaurateurs in Detroit , building her knowledge along the way. She has now landed at Alpino which shares her passion for live music and good food. 

BAR INVENTORY MANAGER

KALYEE ROWBOTHAM

Originally from Tuscola County in Northern Michigan, Kaylee came to Detroit at 18 years old and fell in love with the city. Raised in the garden and a passion for fresh ingredients, Kaylee regularly creates unique cocktails for her friends and family, like her adoring fiancé. She loves the Grateful Dead and three cats. 

WINE STEWARD

ROBYN MEWHA

Robyn brings decades of experience training service staff to love the stories of the heritage behind wine and food, as well as providing exceptional hospitality. Over the years, raising 4 children and married to an actor, Robyn has enjoyed the adventure of working in various restaurants dedicated to Italian, Modern American, Mexican, French, and Creole cuisines. One of her favorite positions in the hospitality industry was teaming with the Pointless Improv Theatre/Brewery.  Robyn’s curiosity and love of wine has made a path for her wine study: WSET 2 certification. Napa Valley Wine Academy, Gallo Wine Academy & Wine Folly. Curating the Alpino Wine List with owner, David Richter, has been a dream offering Alpine wines to the Detroit restaurant scene. A classic wine saying, “Where it grows together, it goes together.” Come enjoy delicious Alpine wine and food with us!