OWNER + OPERATOR

David Richter

Over the last 25 years, David worked alongside New 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 helms 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 northern Michigan. With Michigan roots and European heritage, Colin's playful yet familiar cooking style lends itself wonderfully to the kitchen at Alpino.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PRIVATE EVENTS

REBECCA SPINDLER

A proud second-generation German native of Rochester, NY, 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. Her B.F.A. in Theatre instilled a passion for storytelling and epic events.

SERVICE DIRECTOR

PATRICK NORTON

Patrick is a Detroit native with deep roots in the city's cultural and culinary scenes. A graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Wayne State University, he holds a B.A. in Music. Patrick began his career in fine dining at just 14, training under two-star Michelin Chef Hector Sanz at La Dulce. Since then, he has honed his skills at several of Detroit's most acclaimed bars and restaurants, including Grey Ghost, The Peterboro, Wright & Co., The Apparatus Room, and 220 Merrill.

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In addition to his hospitality career, Patrick is actively involved in the music industry. He has contributed to the city’s vibrant music scene by promoting local shows and booking tours for international artists and will oversee Alpino’s on-going support of the local live music community. 

SOUS CHEF

NICHOLAS ROSSI

  Nicholas' rich Italian heritage from Lake Cuomo, San Marino, started him on his culinary path in his teens and transitioned back into the kitchen as a young adult. Over the past 10 years, Nicholas has traveled to Italy, New York, the Upper Peninsula, and many other ventures to enjoy the fruits of gastronomy.

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.

BAR MANAGER

KAYLEE 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 her three cats. 

WINE DIRECTOR

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!