Alpino (restaurant)

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Alpino
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Alpino (restaurant)
Restaurant information
EstablishedMay 1, 2023 (2023-05-01)
Owner(s)David Richter
Manager(s)Conrado Mari[ citation needed ]
Head chefColin Campbell
ChefDavid Richter
Food type Alpine
Street address1426 Bagley Street
City Corktown, Detroit
StateMichigan
Postal/ZIP Code48216
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 42°19′48″N83°03′54″W / 42.32995°N 83.065109°W / 42.32995; -83.065109
Website www.alpinodetroit.com

Alpino Detroit, shortened as Alpino, is an Alpine restaurant in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The restaurant began operations on May 1, 2023, in a space previously occupied by Lady of the House. In 2024, Alpino was a semifinalist in the Best New Restaurant category of the James Beard Foundation Award.

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Description

The main restaurant building is 3,200 square feet, while the patio is 1,500 square feet. Below the building is a 3,000 square-foot basement. The wooden interior of the restaurant contains a fireplace as well as a painting of an Alpine cow. [1]

Alpino's menu consists of nuts, mostarda, house-baked bread, and salads. [1] The restaurant also features a Croziflette, a macaroni and cheese dish made of taleggio cheese, buckwheat pasta, and lardons. [2]

History

Alpino was established on May 1, 2023, at 1426 Bagley Street, in a space previously occupied by Kate Williams's restaurant Lady of the House. [1] [3] On that day, Alpino had a staff of 30 people. [2] The restaurant's patio opened on May 22. [2] [3]

Reception

In 2024, Alpino was a semifinalist in the Best New Restaurant category of the James Beard Foundation Award. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Selasky, Susan (May 1, 2023). "European and Alps-inspired cuisine spot opens in Corktown. Here's a look inside". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Davis, Jay (April 27, 2023). "Look inside Alpino, the new European-inspired restaurant in Corktown". Crain's Detroit Business. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Baetens, Melody (April 28, 2023). "Alpino Detroit opens Monday in Corktown with cheese, wine and more inspired by the Alps". The Detroit News . Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  4. Goldstein, Li (January 24, 2024). "These Are the James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists, 2024". Bon Appétit . Retrieved January 25, 2024.