Chef Kevin Grossi of River and Woods

Chef Kevin Grossi is a seasoned culinary professional and visionary restaurateur with deep roots in regional fare and a focus on locally sourced ingredients and innovative dishes. With a diverse and prestigious background spanning the culinary landscapes of New England, New York, Vail and some of Denver and Boulder’s most iconic restaurants — including two coveted opportunities to cook at the James Beard House in New York City, a thrilling appearance on "Beat Bobby Flay," and time running his own successful restaurant, The Regional, in Fort Collins and Denver — Chef Grossi brings a unique blend of East Coast sophistication, mountain cuisine and Midwestern heart to every dish.

His role at the helm of River and Woods is a culmination of his love for playfully elevating familiar fare, his deep appreciation for regional ingredients and flavors, and his authentic care for community. Chef Grossi has brought to River and Woods a love for Boulder and a dedication to creating memorable experiences, one dish at a time.

My Perfect Day in Boulder

• A perfect Boulder day starts with a run along the trails near NCAR and Chautauqua Park.
• After a high-altitude heart pump, I like to head over to Dry Storage or Skratch Lab Cafe for some of the best coffee in town — and there is some GREAT coffee in town! — and some fun, hearty food options including the onigiri and Skratch bowl.

• If I’m trying to win over my wife, I stop by Süti to pick up a variety of shortbread cookies. Lunch at the Organic Sandwich is a great way to fuel up for an afternoon roaming the Pearl Street Mall, picking up some new kitchen gadgets at Peppercorn, taking my kids to Into the Wind for some toys, or checking out some gear at Teton Gravity.

• If that doesn’t have me worn out, it’s happy hour Wild Provisions, which is one of favorite beer spots in all of Colorado because of their wide variety of hops and sours.
• When is comes to dinner, if it’s more casual, I love the pizza at New Yorkese and hand rolls at Peko Peko inside of Avanti. If fine dining is on the agenda, my go-tos would be Cozobi Fonda Fina, Oak at Fourteenth or my old stomping grounds at Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar.