About Us
Executive Chef Gary Cooper
General Manager/Bartender John Sullivan
General Manager/Bartender John Sullivan
Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Chef Cooper was given a love of cooking, hunting, fishing and gardening at a young age by his parents.
Chef Cooper brings a love of French and modern American cuisine, along with his Southern upbringing, to form a signature style of New American, simple food expressed in technique-driven dishes.
His
Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Chef Cooper was given a love of cooking, hunting, fishing and gardening at a young age by his parents.
Chef Cooper brings a love of French and modern American cuisine, along with his Southern upbringing, to form a signature style of New American, simple food expressed in technique-driven dishes.
His years spent cooking in DC and Northern Virginia's top restaurants helped create his unique style of cooking that now embodies the flavor that is Rio's Spiked Cafe.
General Manager/Bartender John Sullivan
General Manager/Bartender John Sullivan
General Manager/Bartender John Sullivan
Born in Maine, John began his hospitality career in Boothbay Harbor as a busser and dishwasher until he found his true passion: managing the bar. John has an extensive knowledge of Maine’s craft beer scene, as well as wines and cocktails. He strives to work and support local businesses and farms and after 16 years in the industry he has
Born in Maine, John began his hospitality career in Boothbay Harbor as a busser and dishwasher until he found his true passion: managing the bar. John has an extensive knowledge of Maine’s craft beer scene, as well as wines and cocktails. He strives to work and support local businesses and farms and after 16 years in the industry he has found his new adventure as the general manager at Rio’s Spiked Cafe.
John believes that Maine’s rich seafood and its locally sourced produce give Rio’s and its customers all the ingredients for an elevated culinary experience.
General Manager/Bartender John Sullivan
Rio's Spiked Café
A wonderfully eclectic European style tapas bar and eatery
Relax in a safe environment & enjoy our world inspired treats and full bar featuring European wines and cocktails.
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Rio's Spiked Cafe
357 West Main Street, Searsport, Maine 04974, United States
Phone: 207-548-4016 Email: riosspikedcafe@gmail.com
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Open today | 04:30 pm – 08:00 pm |
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