Meet the Team

  • Tim and Annelise Stys: Owners

    After living in the NYC area for many years, in 2020 Tim and Annelise relocated to Annelise’s hometown of Readsboro and purchased RGS from longtime owners Tom and Brenda Dente. Through RGS, Tim and Annelise are delighted to share their love of delicious food and quality goods with the community. Owning RGS and running it with our amazing crew is truly a dream come true!

  • Larry Pladdys: Executive Chef

    Larry has been with us from the beginning, helping to craft a uniquely delicious menu thanks to his decades of restaurant experience and training at The Culinary Institute of America. In his free time Larry enjoys spending time with his son Jack and playing guitar.

  • Lindsay Bleau: Pastry Chef

    Lindsay, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in NYC, has been delighting the residents of Berkshire County and Southern Vermont with her sensational bakes for years and we are thrilled to have her on our team. Fun fact: Lindsay and her family collect vintage Volkswagons!

  • Stacy Bolte: Sous Chef

    Stacy Bolte: Sous Chef

    With decades of experience in the restaurant biz, Stacy brings her passion for flavor to RGS’s kitchen. When she’s not at work you can catch her cheering on her son during football season.

  • zach bladek

    Gold medalist Zachary Bladek has been with us from the beginning. When he’s not cracking jokes behind the counter, you can find him training Brazilian Jiujitsu and gaming competitively.