An eastern WA native, WSU grad, passionate soapbox rant deliverer and karaoke singer, David found his way to the Seattle food scene in 2012. He met Fellow Chef Emelio Sansone and Bar Tender Taylor Nepon — who later would help him open Rochambeau — working at Pintxo in Belltown where they formed a bond based on their mutual love of silliness and creativity. He met Connor working under Chef Liz Kenyon at Manolin in Freemont and found they had a similar vision for what they would love to bring to Seattle! Rochambeau is the brainchild of this union which became what was, arguably, an overly ambitious COVID project for the two. For as long as he can remember, David knew he wanted to provide a space where creativity, community and a passion for service, food, and drink can intertwine to make what he hopes will be something Seattle hasn’t really seen before. Plus, he thinks he is hilarious. It’s debatable.

Youngest crew member of Rochambeau, Connor, hails from Chicago in the good old Midwest. Somehow he made his way out to Seattle - the story changes every time you ask him - fell in love with the Emerald city and decided to stay. Connor has been in the food scene for as long as he can remember starting out washing dishes up to running kitchens. Finally, after meeting David, Connor found a kindred spirit in the Seattle food scene to help bring about the vision he always wished to provide of a small, laid back and friendly environment were all could enjoy a drink and food together. Be warned, if you strike up a conversation with Connor be ready for puns and lots of pictures of his cats.