Alpino
5-Course Homage to the Alps Tasting Event
Opened in 2023, this Corktown eatery was promptly named “Best New Restaurant” by both Detroit Free Press and Eater Detroit. The following year, Detroit Free Press also named Alpino “Restaurant of the Year”, all while it became a James Beard Semi-Finalist for “Best New Restaurant.” It’s no wonder why. Chef Colin Campbell, a native of Charlevoix, Michigan, finds inspiration in the time-honored Alpine tradition of fine, hearty food, and as a result, he delights diners with a menu Eater salutes as “a subtle and delicious exploration into Austrian, French, German, Italian, and Swiss cultures.” Signature dishes include such fare as raclette, fondue, rösti (Swiss potato pancakes with smoked salmon and crème fraiche), diots au vin blanc (French pork sausages), wienerschnitzel, venison loin, spatzle, and apfelkuchen for dessert. It’s all served up in a farmhouse setting that couldn’t feel more warm and inviting on a cold winter night, so we look forward to whiling away the evening here, and to learning more about this oft unjustly overlooked – but exemplary – cuisine. Join us, won’t you?
About the Host:
Colin Campbell
Executive Chef
A Charlevoix, Michigan native, Chef Colin Campbell helms the kitchen at Alpino, after spending the last decade traveling the country working in Boston, Salt Lake City, and northern Michigan. A StarChefs featured chef, he most recently honed his craft at Pour Kitchen in Petoskey and Das Steinhaus in Marquette.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish, Mushroom & Peanut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Crema di Lardo
whipped lardo, beer vinegar brovada, italian black bread
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Beets & Rafano
roasted beet, horseradish, apple, smoked trout roe
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Toc in Braide
shady side farms polenta rustica, toma cream, brown butter
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Venison Osso Bucco
broken arrow ranch venison shanks, rotkraut, sauce poivrade, wild berries
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Bonet
crow & moss chocolate custard, honey caramel, hazelnut sbrisolona
Alpino
1426 Bagley St
Detroit, MI 48216
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This menu will be Shellfish, Mushroom & Peanut Free and the restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Fish, Egg. They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Dairy, Gluten, Garlic (Raw & Cooked), Onion (Cooked). If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
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