more about us…
Our philosophy is simple: to share is to love, enjoying food & drink in good company is one of the greatest pleasures of life, and the best memories are created around the table.
Kindred Fare is a spirited cookery built for gathering. With a central bar and open kitchen at the heart of the room, the energy is lively and welcoming from the moment you walk in. It is a place to settle in, celebrate something big, or simply enjoy a good meal with people you love. Come as you are.
We cook with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients whenever possible, working closely with farmers we know by name, many delivering straight to our back door each day. Ingredients often arrive still warm from the sun and are prepared with care and intention. This is our version of wholehearted fare, honest and vibrant food that lets the craft speak for itself. And, the table is where it all comes together.
Meet Us
Susie Atvell
Susie Atvell, our Owner, has been working in hospitality since 1998. Inspired by the energy of a restaurant and those memorable moments that are hard to re-create, her focus is creating the ultimate guest experience through the leadership of her dedicated team. Her appreciation for the beauty and agricultural diversity of the Finger Lakes is what brings her to Geneva.
Max Spittler
As a Geneva native and Culinary Institute of America graduate, our Executive Chef Max Spittler, brings the best of the Finger Lakes and top of the line experience to our kitchen. From classic comfort food to upscale dishes, he is well-versed in the kitchen and loves to get creative with his team.
Brian Butterfield
Brian Butterfield, our Beverage Director and certified sommelier, manages our extensive beverage program and wine list. He focuses on seasonal and classic drinks that are thoughtful, interesting and well-made. You can also find him at Collective Wine & Supply next door, where he helps guests find their next favorite bottle. Be sure to try one of his inventive cocktails!
David White
Our Executive Sous Chef, David White, brings years of experience to the kitchen and a genuine love for turning good ingredients into great food. David can be found prepping the freshest FLX produce and dreaming up new ways to put it on a plate. With a palate for bold flavor and a hand for balance, David helps bring the kitchen's vision to life, one dish at a time.
Ashley Coleman
Ashley, our General Manager, is a wine professional and hospitality specialist with over 15 years in the industry. She fell in love with the Finger Lakes community while interning here during her Hospitality & Tourism studies, then spent over five years in the region’s wine industry before returning to her restaurant roots. Ashley has been with Kindred Fare since 2019 and is a founding team member of Collective Wine & Supply next door, where you’ll find her on nights she isn’t working the floor at Kindred!
Ellen Quibell
Ellen, our Assistant Manager, brings over five years of hospitality experience to Kindred Fare. After earning a political science degree from the University of Vermont and working in the nonprofit sector, she moved into fine dining in Portland, Maine. She later returned to her Finger Lakes hometown, spent a year in the wine industry and earned her WSET Level 1 certification, before her love of restaurants brought her back to the dining room. She’s dedicated to giving every guest the best dining experience in the Finger Lakes.
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