About
Bunker Bistro
Bunker Bistro Vision
Our vision is to appeal to a diverse population of all ages, including families and children. Moreover, we aim to provide a welcoming and enjoyable space for all people, even those young people who are not of drinking age, enabling them to gather with friends. Additionally, we will establish close partnerships with the golf pro shop and other Lake Monticello Owners Association organizations to organize events and foster opportunities for collaboration. By teaming up with various clubs and engaging in LMOA activities, we believe we can further solidify our presence and cater to a wide range of interests within the community.
The Team of Bunker Bistro
Bunker Bistro is composed of two partners, Sam Rochester and Jac Lynn Dunkle. Both Sam and Jacie are equal partners in business and are residents of the Lake Monticello community. They bring extensive experience in the restaurant industry to the table.
Sam Rochester
Sam Rochester grew up in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area and graduated from Paul Smith’s Culinary School in 1991. With over 33 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Sam has established himself as a seasoned professional. After moving to Virginia, he worked at Mas Tapas and Mono Loco restaurants to build his reputation in the culinary community. He then served as the Executive Chef at The Downtown Grill for 8 1/2 years before becoming the Chef and Food and Beverage Director at the UVA Darden School of Business. He opened his own restaurant called Sammy’s on the Corner, but was forced to close due to the pandemic. Sam then took on the role of General Manager for Redlight Management, overseeing properties such as Mas Tapas and Ten Sushi in Charlottesville. He recently joined the team at Lake Monticello as the Food and Beverage Director.
Jacie Dunkle
Jacie Dunkle has been a resident of Lake Monticello since 2004 and has been working at The Pub as the Assistant Food and Beverage Director since 2020. She has a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry, having successfully opened three restaurants in Charlottesville: Fellini’s #9, The Tin Whistle Irish Pub, and The Salad Maker. Prior to her move to Fluvanna, Jacie held the position of assistant manager at the Jack Daniel’s Old #7 Club in Nashville for five years. She also has 17 years of experience as the Director of the Vanderbilt Child Care Center and served as the Director for AmeriCorps, a national community service organization, providing health and wellness services to senior citizens in rural areas of Tennessee.
Our Team
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Visit Us
Aim for the Bunker—come wine, dine, and enjoy with us!
For LMOA residents, Bunker Bistro is located adjacent to the golf course on Bunker Blvd.
Visiting from outside the gate? If you enter Lake Monticello through the Crofton Plaza entrance, please identify yourself at the Main Gate and you will be directed to us.
If you enter through the Slice Gate, a special weekly access code is required. Please call us to obtain the code.