A family of three standing on a front porch, smiling at the camera. The woman is holding a young boy, and the man stands next to them. The porch has stone columns and a dark door background.

About Us

Taryn Brooks and Patric Matysiewski started dreaming of Cruise Control Kitchen + Cellar in 2021.

At the convergence of “The Windy City” and “The Million Dollar Breeze” in Grand Junction, Colorado they serve Chicago-inspired cuisine and unique drinks in a relaxed, western Colorado atmosphere.

The name is a nod to their first born son, Milo Cru. He’s their Grand Cru in the adventure of parenting, and Cruise Control Kitchen + Cellar is their family’s Grand Cru in restauranteering.

Enjoy the elevated classics.