meet the chefs
Nick Kapheim Co-owner
Spats Fine Food & Spirits
Born and raised in Appleton, Nick Kapheim began his culinary career working in local area kitchens before earning his culinary degree in Denver at Johnson and Wales University where he met his wife, Bri. The husband and wife duo have worked in kitchens across the country from California to New York, including more recently at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, in Milwaukee and North Shore Country Club in Mequon.
Both are the new owners of Spats Fine Food and Spirits on College Avenue which has been in business 35 years in a historic, 100-year-old building. They have basically overhauled the menu, creating a more upscale dining experience with chef-driven, scratch comfort food. Guests can expect Spats classic Friday Fish Fry and Reubens, along with awesome drinks, excellent food, amazing service and overall hospitality.
Andrea Bartel
Executive Chef, Canteen at Community First Credit Union
As an experienced chef with a demonstrated history of working in the food service industry, Andrea is skilled in catering, cooking, food preparation, sanitation, and labor control. She received her Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Fox Valley Technical College. Before joining Canteen, Andrea served as Food Services Manager at Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, Chef at Snooze A.M. Eatery in San Diego and Tustin, Lead Line Cook at Nordstrom San Diego, Executive Chef at The Legend at Brandybrook in Wales, Roundsman at Butte des Morts Country Club and Garde Manger at The Coonamessett Inn in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Andrea also serves on the Riverview Gardens’ Culinary Advisory Panel and helped to build a skilled-based curriculum for the program. During her spare time, she started learning how to play the violin!
Nick Kapheim
Co-owner Spats Fine Food & Spirits
Born and raised in Appleton, Nick Kapheim began his culinary career working in local area kitchens before earning his culinary degree in Denver at Johnson and Wales University where he met his wife, Bri. The husband and wife duo have worked in kitchens across the country from California to New York, including more recently at Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, in Milwaukee and North Shore Country Club in Mequon.
Both are the new owners of Spats Fine Food and Spirits on College Avenue which has been in business 35 years in a historic, 100-year-old building. They have basically overhauled the menu, creating a more upscale dining experience with chef-driven, scratch comfort food. Guests can expect Spats classic Friday Fish Fry and Reubens, along with awesome drinks, excellent food, amazing service and overall hospitality.
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