Meet the Team—The Grove at Copia

Our restaurant team is helmed by accomplished alumni of The Culinary Institute of America. Learn more about our team below.
John Riggio CIA ’07, at The CIA at Copia in Napa, CA
John Riggio CIA ’07
Director—Food and Beverage

After graduating from the CIA in 2007, John and his wife jumped on a plane and flew to the Napa Valley.

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Dominic Orsini ’95, executive chef at The CIA at Copia in Napa, CA
Dominic Orsini, CIA ’95
Executive Chef

The Culinary Institute of America is very special in my life and my heart. My history with the CIA starts with graduating from Hyde Park, NY campus in 1995.

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Zack Mutrux, CIA ’12, Sous Chef at The Grove
Zack Mutrux, CIA ’12
Sous Chef

Growing up in Missouri, Zack was really into cooking from a young age. He always had a knack in the kitchen, but didn’t realize it was possible to turn his passion into a career.

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Jacob Tracy, culinary gardener at The CIA at Copia in Napa, CA
Jacob Tracy
Culinary Gardener

Jacob was born and raised in Napa and seeks to help heal our relationships with land and food. Working as an organic farm camp counselor, native and edible landscape, harvest intern and vineyard crewmate, he has grown to appreciate the gifts each season brings to our lives and our tables.

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Rachel Kohn Obut, consulting gardener at The CIA at Copia in Napa, CA
Rachel Kohn Obut
Consulting Gardener

Rachel Kohn Obut fell in love with gardening as a child, enamored by the joys of eating and cooking with just picked strawberries. After graduating from Oberlin College in 2005, she dove into farming.

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The Grove at Copia - Food
The Grove at Copia - Plated Food
The Grove at Copia - People Enjoying Dinner
The Grove at Copia - Cocktails
The Grove at Copia - Plated Dish

Check out all of the Food and Wine options at Copia:

Lunch Box at Copia
Wine Bar at Copia
3D Dining Experience
Marketplace at Copia