| Alpino | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | May 1, 2023 (2023-05-01) |
| Owner(s) | David Richter |
| Manager(s) | Andre Sykes |
| Head chef | Colin Campbell |
| Chef | David Richter |
| Food type | Alpine |
| Street address | 1426 Bagley Street |
| City | Corktown, Detroit |
| State | Michigan |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 48216 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 42°19′48″N 83°03′54″W / 42.32995°N 83.065109°W / 42.32995; -83.065109 |
| Website | www |
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.
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.
Alpino's menu consists of nuts, mostarda, house-baked bread, and salads. The restaurant also features a Croziflette, a macaroni and cheese dish made of taleggio cheese, buckwheat pasta, and lardons.
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. On that day, Alpino had a staff of 30 people. The restaurant's patio opened on May 22.
Reception
In 2024, Alpino was a semifinalist in the Best New Restaurant category of the James Beard Foundation Award.
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- Goldstein, Li (January 24, 2024). "These Are the James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists, 2024". Bon Appétit. Retrieved January 25, 2024.