Off the clock, Kelsy fly fishes, skis, mountain bikes and plays hockey.
Fancy comfort food, from a chef who loves the West
Kelsy trained in Colorado, cooked alongside her family in Michigan, and came back West for good. Today she serves her trademark "fancy comfort" food to the lucky folks of Southwest Colorado — with a new menu every week.
When she's not in the kitchen, you'll find her playing hockey, mountain biking, skiing, fly fishing, and mostly enjoying friends and family.
"We can't wait to meet you and look forward to serving you!" — The Bistro Family
The road to Mill Street
From culinary school to a restaurant of her own in Bayfield.
- 01
Art Institute of Colorado
Kelsy completed her formal training here, earning a culinary degree in 2008.
- 02
The Flagstaff House, Boulder
While earning her degree, she worked as a stagiaire at the renowned Flagstaff House above Boulder.
- 03
Peabody's Restaurant, Michigan
Back in Birmingham, Michigan, she served as Head Chef of her family's restaurant in the 277-seat historic "Old Barn" on Woodward Avenue.
- 04
Bounty for the Belly, Durango
Lured west to Durango, in 2015 she built Bounty for the Belly, a food truck and catering business.
- 05
Mill Street Bistro, Bayfield
The food truck's success led to the next step: in the summer of 2019, a restaurant of her own in Bayfield.
We can't wait to meet you
Dinner Wednesday through Saturday, 4:30 to 8 pm. Walk-ins or reservations are welcome. — The Bistro Family