Food Under Fire: Recent Episodes
Matt Gundrum
Today’s monologue was delivered in one take with no script.
These are my raw, visceral thoughts on the matter.
I was feeling a bit emotional when making this, but make no mistake: I would still love to be involved in media, content creation, and food.
I just need to take a step back and reconsider where I’m going and what I want.
Thank you for listening and I promise this won’t be the last time you hear from me.
Stay tuned next week for the final interview with Ann Kim.
After that? Who knows.
But I’m excited.
– Matt
Marco Zappia's Demi residency is SOLD OUT.
But fear not! You can still visit Colita and Martina in Minneapolis to experience some of the incredible cocktails he's been crafting over the years.
Colita
5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Martina
4312 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
He also serves as an advisor for tresleches, a Minnesota-based non-profit that is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the local beverage industry. Learn more at https://3leche.org/
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Marco Zappia's Demi residency is SOLD OUT.
But fear not! You can still visit Colita and Martina in Minneapolis to experience some of the incredible cocktails he's been crafting over the years.
Colita
5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Martina
4312 Upton Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
He also serves as an advisor for tresleches, a Minnesota-based non-profit that is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the local beverage industry. Learn more at https://3leche.org/
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Can a croissant change your life? Yes. Yes, it can. Don’t believe me? Ask these two women: Alexandra Motz and Diane Moua, renowned pastry chefs in the Twin Cities hospitality scene.
Their recent promotions within Gavin Kaysen’s hospitality company, Soigne, sent a clear signal to everyone who works in food: women are coming for leadership roles. Motz was granted pastry lead at Spoon & Stable and Diane Moua has been tasked with growing the up-and-coming Bellecour Bakery brand.
On the cusp of their new jobs, I wanted to see how they were feeling with the added responsibility.
Go follow and support everyone!
Alexandra Motz's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/alexandramotz/?hl=en
Diane Moua's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/pastrydiane/?hl=en
Spoon and Stable's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/spoonandstable/?hl=en
Bellecour Bakery's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/bellecourbakery/?hl=en
Go visit Spoon and Stable and Bellecor Bakery in Downtown Minneapolis ASAP.
Spoon and Stable
211 North First Street • Minneapolis, MN 55401
Bellecour at Cooks of Crocus Hill
210 N North First Street • Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Check out Hamburguesas el Gordo in the Twin Cities: a small, local Mexican chain with four locations.
Order online here.
- Minneapolis4157 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: (612) 722 -1087
Monday - Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday
11am - 11pm
West St. Paul1731 S Robert Street, West St Paul, MN 55118
Phone: (651) 340 -1483
Sunday - Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
St. Paul161 N. Victoria Street, St Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 528-7956
Sunday - Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
East St. Paul927 Payne Ave, East St Paul, MN 55130
Phone: (651) 348-2484
Sunday - Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
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Incredible episode coming next week. Here's a teaser!
In the meantime, check out Hamburguesas el Gordo in the Twin Cities: a small, local Mexican chain with four locations.
Order online here.
- Minneapolis4157 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: (612) 722 -1087
Monday - Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday
11am - 11pm
West St. Paul1731 S Robert Street, West St Paul, MN 55118
Phone: (651) 340 -1483
Sunday - Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
St. Paul161 N. Victoria Street, St Paul, MN 55104
Phone: (651) 528-7956
Sunday - Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
East St. Paul927 Payne Ave, East St Paul, MN 55130
Phone: (651) 348-2484
Sunday - Thursday
10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday
10am - 10pm
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Support Brian Ingram by visiting his restaurants.
The Gnome Craft Pub
498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
Hope Breakfast Bar
1 S Leech St, St Paul, MN 55102
Woodfired Cantina
928 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Purple Ice Cream
928 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
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50 episodes.
Wow.
Thank you for listening.
If you've been here since episode 1, I am virtually giving you the biggest hug ever.
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Support Jack's fight against cancer on his GoFundMe page.
Make plans to dine at The Lexington.
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Go support Wendy and her House of Soul today!
Visit their website to learn more.
Check them out on Instagram and Facebook.
1825 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405
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Support Chowgirls! Visit their website here.
Follow Heidi on Instagram here.
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Jametta Raspberry is a chef and entrepreneur based in the Twin Cities. She runs House of Gristle, which specializes in pop-ups and catering.
You can order custom charcuterie boxes from House of Gristle on their website.
Follow House of Gristle on Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Jametta on Instagram.
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I'm away with my family for the week so, in the meantime, here's a preview of next week's episode!
Follow her on Instagram here and check out her hospitality service (cheese, charcuterie) here.
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Chef Nettie Colón is the founder of Red Hen Gastrolab. You can learn more about their service schedule on Facebook and Instagram. Visit their website here for more information.
Follow Nettie on Instagram here.
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Following Tim on Twitter is a MUST. Find him here.
More importantly, support his restaurants.
Visit here for the Mucci's website // Instagram & Facebook
Visit here for the Saint Dinette website // Instagram & Facebook
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If you're interested in buying one of Kate's legendary aprons, click here.
For knife rolls, click here.
As for masks, go here.
And you can buy merch here.
Check out their Instagram here and check out the page for Project Black and Blue.
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Angry Line Cooks is a chef collective that is partly comprised of former just/us crewmembers (check out their GoFundMe for more context).
In total, the collective includes Mona Omni Negasi, Jesse Hedman, Daniel Tomczak, Liz Carlson, and Colby Swanson.
The #1 thing you can do to help these folks is DONATE to their GoFundMe page. Click here.
Be sure to follow them on Instagram for updates.
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Keep up to date with J.D. on his personal Instagram here.
You should support The Gnome as well, which he is affiliated with. Make reservations here.
J.D. has a few "irons in the fire" that have many details yet to be fleshed out. However, he is currently contributing to the Twin Cities restaurant community with charitable fundraisers and is helping Brian Ingram's restaurant group by spearheading a project providing recipes and meal kits to Farnsworth Middle School.
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Support Rob and Folly Coffee TODAY by purchasing their product on the website here.
Listen to his podcast here.
Check them out on Instagram.
And Facebook too.
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You MUST try Facundo's restaurant, Boludo. Visit the website to order.
Location information:
BOLUDO NICOLLET
3749 Nicolett Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Tuesday - Sunday
11am - 9pm
612-965-2858
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BOLUDO DOWNTOWN
530 S 4th St
Minneapolis, MN, 55415
Tuesday - Sunday
11am - 9pm
612-446-3833
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Boludo's Instagram
Boludo's Facebook
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Just about every way to support Gavin can be found in this convenient little link: https://linktr.ee/gavinkaysen.
Follow his Instagram.
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Connect with Yia Vang! Here's how:
SUPPORT his current food operation, Union Hmong Kitchen.
Website
Instagram
Facebook
GET HYPED for his upcoming restaurant, Vinai
Website
Instagram
Facebook
FOLLOW Yia himself on this journey.
Yia's Instagram
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Keep up with their work on the Northlands Consulting website or Instagram.
Follow Jonathan
Follow Josh
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Keep an eye on Justin Sutherland's social media pages for updates on his restaurants.
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All details to support Alex can be found at the links below.
Restaurant Alma (Facebook // Instagram)
Brasa Rotisserie (Facebook // Instagram)
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Check my recent video post on Instagram and Facebook for a full list of restaurants in the Twin Cities area that need your support right NOW.
More resources to support the industry can be found in this link: https://linktr.ee/foodunderfire
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The best way to support MinnyRow Market is by visiting them at their Hopkins, MN location.
740 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am – 6:00PM
Saturday: 9:00am – 6:00PM
Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00PM
Learn more about them on their website.
Follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
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Want to support Bebezito? Here are a few ways:
Follow their Instagram.
Follow their burger Instagram.
Order a gift voucher.
Visit their store and actually order a scoop!
704 W. 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Monday- Thursday: 12pm-8pm
Friday- Sunday: 12pm-9pm
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Support 3cricketeers and buy their products here.
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Oh, and please support local this holiday.
Here are some great resources for the Twin Cities metro, courtesy of Jason DeRusha:
Last-minute Thanksgiving Kits
Gift Card Deals
Charities (Minnesota Central Kitchen, The North Stands)
Even if you're not in the Minnesota area, support small & local businesses!
They need your help now more than ever.
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Music courtesy of the Artlist Artist License
"Copper Queen" by Amparo
"Walk Home" by BEDHD
"Fire Sleeper" ft We Dream of Eden by Dear Gravity
License Owner - Matt Gundrum
License Number - 954323
Support All Square – curbside pickup link:
https://allsquarempls.square.site/
Check out their podcast here.
4047 Minnehaha Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
(612) 787- 7164
https://www.allsquarempls.com/
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Music courtesy of the Artlist Artist License
"Copper Queen" by Amparo
"Yea Yea Yea – Insutrmental" by Skrxlla
"Patriotic Man" by Kadir Demir
License Owner - Matt Gundrum
License Number - 954323
"Star-Spangled Banner" courtesy of this page.
Support Petite León – order food and gift cards:
https://app.upserve.com/s/petite-leon-minneapolis
Here's their info:
3800 NICOLLET AVE, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55409
(612) 208 1247
http://www.petiteleonmpls.com
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All music courtesy of the Artlist Artist License
"Copper Queen" by Amparo
"The House" by ANBR
"Mas Feliz Del Mundo" by Ofir Atar
License Owner - Matt Gundrum
License Number - 954323
Support Honey & Rye by visiting this link to order food and merch: https://honeyandrye.square.site/daily-menu
Here's their info:
4501 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
+16128442555
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All music courtesy of Artlist Artist License
"Copper Queen" by Amparo
"The Release" by Walz
License Owner - Matt Gundrum
License Number - 954323
Support Nixta in Minneapolis and order from their website: https://nixtampls.square.site/
How it Works:
1) Family meal feeds 2-4. Dinner is picked up cold and requires reheating.
2) Pick up at our kitchen anytime between 3-6pm on your selected pickup day. Mask up.
3) Vegan/vegetarian options are always available. No half orders,
4) Always gluten-free. No capsaicin/albumen allergies.
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“What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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"BossaBossa" by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3455-bossabossa
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Support Dayna: https://www.nettlevalleyfarm.com/
Her suggestions for aiding Minnesotan farmers: Minnesota Farmers Union & Land Stewardship Project
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Taking a break this week to announce that I'm now giving you wonderful listeners a chance to support this podcast in a whole new way!
Patreon is a super cool platform that gives you the opportunity to exchange your financial support for unique bonuses like exclusive content and super cool merch.
For as low as $3/month, you can help me continue my mission as an advocate for food workers. Is that something that would interest you?
If so, visit this link and choose a level of support you're comfortable with: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod
Of course, this is completely optional. If this is something you don't feel like doing, no worries! I'll still love you regardless.
Thank you!
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“Divider” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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“Rewound” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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Support Modist Brewing Co. Visit them here: https://modistbrewing.com/
Follow them on social media:
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Research:
https://www.brewersassociation.org/statistics-and-data/national-beer-stats/
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“Another Version of You” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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Learn more about Surly's unionizing efforts at their social media pages.
Instagram: @unitesurlyworkers
Twitter: @SurlyWorkers
Go support Surly workers by paying them a visit.
520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Friday - Sunday: 12-9pm
Monday - Thursday: 3-9pm
(763) 999-4040
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Sources:
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/surly-brewing-employees-will-vote-on-whether-to-form-a-union
https://www.unionplus.org/page/what-union
http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/workers-at-lawless-and-stilheart-distilleries-just-unionized/572341961
https://minnesotareformer.com/2020/07/13/is-tattersall-workers-push-for-a-union-the-start-of-a-trend-at-twin-cities-bars-restaurants/
https://www.startribune.com/twin-cities-based-fair-state-becomes-country-s-first-unionized-microbrewery/572372232/?refresh=true
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“What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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Learn more about Northeast Tea House here.
224 E Hennepin Avenue | Minneapolis
10am - 7pm daily
612-321-8215
freshmatcha@northeastteahouse.com
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“Oxygen Garden” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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In this episode, I spoke with Kate Sidoti, co-owner of BRIM: a health-conscious restaurant in Minneapolis that dishes out bowls, sandwiches, and more. For Kate and her team, the pandemic was a close call. There were some days where she thought that everything was over.
But, with persistence and a passionate customer base, she made it through. We talked about that process and, also, how the events of 2020 have brought about new perspectives in the world around us.
You can order from BRIM here.
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“Heliograph” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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I had the honor of sharing a space with local food entrepreneur Liza Atkinson for this episode. She had JUST started her Minneapolis-based dinner party/meal service company, Nosh & Gather, when the pandemic hit. So how has she pivoted?
In this discussion, we talk about how the idea of a "career" has fundamentally changed with the newest generation of workers and how she managed to not go insane with her three kids (and husband) during quarantine. She also shares the incredible story of how her business – it's literally just her – has evolved during the past year.
You can order from her site here.
Have any questions? You can get in touch with her here.
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“What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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“Candlepower” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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It's an unfortunate reality that many people refuse to listen to their inner voice and dedicate their lives to a career or craft that they have no particular interest in. This was almost the case for Jo Seddon: she spent most of her life in the United Kingdom, working her way through the ranks of medical school and into physician life. This high-paying job of much esteem looked good on paper but, within, Jo was distraught. She was meant to follow a different calling: food.
And thus began her journey across a landscape of different culinary adventures. It's a long story, so I'll let Jo tell it. We spoke about her philosophy on food, how she has dealt with COVID-19, and much more.
Jo is now a private, independent chef and you can order from her site here.
Have any questions? You can get in touch with her here.
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Tracy Singleton (owner of Birchwood Cafe) and Gary Wertish (president of the Minnesota Farmers Union) have been faced with an especially large challenge this year. These two have a famous collaboration at the annual Minnesota State Fair, but with the fair gone, they lost what was normally a huge revenue stream for both organizations. So… now what? Well, these are the type of people that think on their feet, so they prepared a pop-up installation (called F + B) in downtown Minneapolis’ Mill District as a way to keep serving out fair favorites while still deriving some sort of profit from the situation.
However, despite this whole ordeal, I wanted to talk to them about a singular topic that I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this whole pandemic: How has the relationship between farmers and restaurants been affected?
If you’d like to support F + B and Birchwood Cafe during these difficult times, I’m going to copy and paste the instructions from their website below. If you’re nearby and have the money to do so, please support them!
For downtown F+B Pop Up hours, menu + ordering CLICK HERE
"When you arrive you can either call us at 612.436.8877 and we’ll bring your order out to you, or you can enter the building, shop our Grab + Go market and pick up your order at the counter. Masks are required."
For Birchwood Cafe hours, menu and ordering CLICK HERE
"When you arrive for curbside pickup please do not enter the cafe. Give us a call from your car at 612.722.4474, pop your trunk and we will bring your order out to you! If you are walking or biking, please wear a mask while you wait, and observe social distancing with our employees + other guests."
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Jared Brewington has had quite the year. Not only did he have to shut down a restaurant but his very identity as a black man became under attack, once again, during one of the biggest race movements of all time. Thankfully, he’s had a chance to escape all the noise under the trees at his farmland in Cologne, MN.
I drove 45 minutes west from St. Paul to visit Jared, a good friend of mine, to talk about how he has been processing this year and what’s coming next.
As of right now, Jared has no physical restaurant that you can support. However, he is in the process of reviving some old concepts (Funky Grits, Thigh Times Birdhouse) and starting a new one (family restaurant in Cologne).
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Facundo Javier Defraia runs Boludo: a tiny pizza and empanada shop in South Minneapolis. Growing up in Argentina, he always dreamed of running his own place and being a true maestro of the kitchen. Well, his dreams came true, and now he's trying to expand his Argentinian street food concept to multiple stores.
But the pandemic got in the way of that. So how is he doing right now? Let's find out.
Want to support Boludo? Visit this link to find out everything you need to know, including hours and ordering details: https://www.boludoempanadas.com/contacto
Keep in mind that demand is very high. Not only are wait times long, but Facundo has stated that online ordering is not active during the weekends.
As stated in the intro, shoot me an email if you have recommendations for guests! I have a lot of exciting people in the works, but I am always looking for suggestions. It can be anyone in the food & drink industry who has an important story to tell in the context of COVID-19 and they can be from anywhere in the state, nation, or world!
My email is matthewgundrum@hotmail.com
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"BossaBossa" by Kevin MacLeod
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"No Frills Cumbia" by Kevin MacLeod
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Abdirahman Kahin emigrated from Djibouti, Africa in 1996. He came to Minnesota in 1997 and, initially pursued a career in multimedia. But after stumbling across a unique opportunity to run a coffee shop in the late 2000s, he realized how much he loved serving his community. Noticing a significant African food desert in the Twin Cities dining scene, he opened Afro Deli in 2010 to share the flavors of his homeland.
COVID-19 has been tough on Kahin but his work ethic and positive attitude remain unmoved. We talked about how he's been processing things this year and what's to come for him and his business.
You can order online from them here: http://www.afrodeli.com/orderonline
The following two locations are currently open (skyway locations are closed):
Afro Deli Minneapolis
720 Washington Avenue SE. Minneapolis, MN 55414
Afro Deli St. Paul
55 5th Street East. St Paul, MN 55101
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Since starting the podcast, there is one population in the food industry that I've neglected: farmers. How are they doing? The answer to this question is complex and long-winded – not all farmers are managing in the same way, so I began with Ben Wiedenman from Pink Teepee Farms in Ottawa, Wisconsin.
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If you want to support Ben, the best thing you can do is visit his online natural foods store – Sourced in Nature – and purchase a few products: https://www.sinfoods.com/
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Yes, you read that right. Prince, an avowed vegan, loved cheesecake. Be he only loved it when it was made by one person: Vanessa Drews.
This connection between her and Prince not only provided the conceptual framework for her cheesecake business (he literally named it: "Cheesecake Funk") but it also created an unforgettable story. We talk about how Prince came into the picture, how COVID-19 has affected her business, and how she perceived the George Floyd tragedy as a single, black mother.
Want to support Vanessa and Cheesecake Funk? Visit their website and place an order! https://www.cheesecakefunk.com/shop It's probably best If you're in Minnesota though. Here's the disclaimer included with each item: *You will receive an email confirmation stating your order is complete and ready for Pick-Up with instructions. Your cheesecake order can be picked up 4 business days after your order has been processed and completed.
Daily order cutoff time is 4 pm CST. If your order was placed after this time, the order will be processed on the next business day. Business days are Monday - Friday.
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The story of Dylan Alverson, his restaurant, and their efforts to serve a community in need.
Alverson owns Modern Times – a hip and popular cafe spot in Minneapolis – six blocks north of where George Floyd was murdered. I spoke with him on how he has been managing during this incredibly tough year and the efforts he has taken to help his struggling neighbors.
Modern Times is closed for the month of July. For updates, follow their online presence.
Website: https://moderntimesmpls.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernTimesCafe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderntimescafempls/
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As the proprietor of a black-owned business, many people are asking Chef Gerard Klass how they can support him and his peers. Well, there are more ways than you might think.
Klass owns Soul Bowl, which is a soul food restaurant at the Graze food hall in Minneapolis. The operation started out as a pop-up but slowly grew into an operation that needed a home.
Although the restaurant has bounced back from the COVID-19 sales hit, their souls were hurt by the George Floyd tragedy. Soul Bowl employs an all-black staff. Klass is the father of a black son. We talk about a lot here, but for the most part, Klass shares the feelings that he and his staff have grappled with since that fateful day on May 25th, 2020.
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Soul Bowl
Want to support Gerard and his restaurant? You can visit their website for more information: https://www.soulbowlmn.com/
You can actually pay them a visit if you feel comfortable doing so. Throw on that facemask and go to 520 North 4th St, Suite 202, Minneapolis, MN 55401.
Their hours are Monday - Friday: 11 am - 9 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm.
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A problem that has faced decades of neglect in Minnesota is now getting the spotlight following the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest: homelessness.
This issue has faced great scrutiny as Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis has become a sanctuary for those experiencing homeless. Since the shutdown of an unofficial hotel shelter nearby, hundreds have flocked into this area, forming a tent encampment. But this encampment is now under threat as the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have continuously made moves to shut it down.
In the meantime, volunteers have shown up in droves to help individuals staying at the park. But the question remains: How are these people getting fed? I answered that question in today's episode of the podcast.
If you're looking to stay up-to-date on this situation, go ahead and check out this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/minneapolissanctuaryhotel/?ref=page_internal
For a more comprehensive collection of resources, visit the official website here: https://www.powderhornsanctuary.org/
[ATTN: There have been many updates since the recording of this podcast. This news story provides the most recent information, and I will plan on updating content on my end as well.]
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I decided to go back into the archives for this one. This interview was recorded back in April but remains relevant as restaurateurs continue to struggle.
I spoke with John Kraus: a local and global legend in the world of pastries. Not only does he run some of the best bakeries in the Twin Cities (Patisserie 46 & Rose Street Patisserie) but he's also one of 100 bakers in a global fraternity called Relais Desserts.
Kraus spoke to me about what it's been like to operate at a distance for a community he so dearly loves.
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The best way to support John and his business at this time is to visit this link https://squareup.com/store/Pat46 and order something. Here are the details listed on the page:
Please check our SAME DAY online store that opens at 8 am. We will put what we have available there with limited quantities. squareup.com/store/46today **ONLINE ORDERS for pick up at Patisserie 46 between Wed - Sun 7am to 2pm.
Please help us plan our production and inventories by ordering a minimum of 24 HOURS in advance. ALL orders will now go through the online store so that we can better serve your needs. We are working to build the same day store and will let everyone know when that launches.
We produce items containing dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and wheat. Your products may come in contact with these ingredients.**
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Whether you agree with it or not, restaurants are beginning to reopen their indoor spaces. What does this process look like? How are restaurant owners managing this difficult move? I visited Fhima’s Minneapolis and spoke with restaurateur David Fhima – two days before he reopened his indoor space – to get a better understanding of how hospitality folk are operating in the age of coronavirus.
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Dine-In
If you’re looking to eat at Fhima’s, make a reservation through this link. Their hours are 3 pm - 10 pm Tuesday through Saturday
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Takeout
If you prefer picking up your food, give them a call at 612-353-4792 to place an order.
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Thanks for sticking around, folks. It's been a challenging two weeks for us all.
I'm happy to have Tim Niver with me: a local legend around these parts. This prolific restaurateur made a name for himself with Town Talk Diner in 2006 and then Strip Club Meat and Fish in 2008.
He really hit a stride in the mid-2010s with St. Dinette (St. Paul) and Mucci's (St. Paul). The former became known for their phenomenal burger and the latter gained a reputation for their homestyle Italian food. He eventually opened a second Mucci's location in Minneapolis.
Today, all three of these locations continue their operations but the pandemic has put significant strain on Tim and his staff. He spoke to me about taking a break, how he's feeling, and what we can do to help restaurants right now (other than eating there).
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Saint Dinette
Takeout and curbside pickup available
Thursday - Sunday
12pm - 8 pm
Order here
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Mucci's (St. Paul)
Curbside pickup only
4pm - 8pm
Order here
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Mucci's (Minneapolis)
Takeout and curbside pickup available
4pm - 8pm
Order here
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Out of respect for recent events in my city, I will not be posting a normal episode. Instead, I wanted to briefly reflect on what's happening here. Thank you for your understanding.
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Today we have Jon Wipfli, who runs Animales Barbecue Co: a food truck spot that's responsible for elevating the BBQ scene in the state of Minnesota. Located outside of the Able Seedhouse and Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis, Jon and his team churn out some of the best brisket, ribs, hot links, and pork belly in town.
The COVID-19 crisis has pushed Jon into a new business model that operates entirely online. We spoke about the intense struggles he endured in the beginning, the phenomenal response and resiliency of the local community, and our shared love of beans.
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Animales Barbecue Co: Want to show your support? Here's how. First, visit their website for ordering options: https://animalesbarbeque.square.site/
You can order food for Friday – Sunday and Thursday through this link. Friday and Saturday pickup is 4pm to 7pm and on Sunday you can get your order from 12pm to 3pm. And then there's Thursday, which is being set aside for full briskets. Order online and drop by from 5pm to 7pm to pick those up.
You can find them at 1121 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
I am thrilled to have Xiaoteng "X" Huang with me today.
He’s the managing partner of PinkU, a fast-casual Japanese street food restaurant in northeast Minneapolis. They have another location in the MSP airport, but this one is temporarily shuttered.
X graduated in the top 2% of his class at Cornell University and from there, he saw his destiny before him: get a good job at a bank or Fortune 500 company and call it good.
And, initially, that’s what happened. After the university, X went on to work for Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Target. But there was something missing.
This search for purpose brought him to the restaurant industry, which led to the creation of PinkU.
The COVID-19 crisis is proving to be the most challenging event in X's professional life, but he is managing to turn it into an opportunity for growth. So how's PinkU doing during this time? What is X doing differently to adapt? Listen in and get the full story!
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PinkU Japanese Street Food: The restaurant is open every day for pickup and delivery. You can order directly from the restaurant by giving them a call at 612-584-3167. You can also find them on Grubhub, Postmates, DoorDash, and Bite Squad.
To see their menu visit this link: https://pinkujapanese.com/menu/
If you're picking up your food, their address is 20 University Ave, Northeast Minneapolis.
Their daily hours are as follows: 11 am - 2 pm & 5 pm - 8 pm.
For this episode, I was honored to speak with Jesse Held. His career as a bartender and consultant has spanned across Minneapolis icons, including Town Talk Diner, Marvel Bar, Eat Street Social, Parlour, and P.S. Steak.
These days, he’s focused on his own brand, Earl Giles, which is a beverage company he started with partner Jeff Erkkila that specializes in handmade syrups and tonics.
In January, it was revealed that an Earl Giles distillery was coming to Northeast Minneapolis, but with the pandemic, that’s been put on hold.
How is the beverage industry reacting to COVID-19? How can we help them and Jesse specifically? We talk about that and more.
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Earl Giles: Want to directly help Jesse's company? Go ahead and visit https://earlgiles.square.site/ for cocktail pickup or delivery. Here are some additional details:
Order Instructions:
- All purchases through the online store in advance
- Include phone number, email, and house address at the time of purchase
Pickup Instructions:
- Where: Quincy Hall parking lot, 1325 Quincy St. N.E., Minneapolis; pickup instructions will be emailed.
- When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (12:00-2:00pm) - OR - by appointment
Delivery Option:
- Must live in a 10-mile radius of 1325 Quincy St. N.E., Minneapolis.
- $40 minimum order + $5 delivery charge
- Deliveries will be made Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Contact-less delivery directly to your front door
- List any special delivery instructions at the time of purchase
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Twin Cities Restaurant Coalition: This new, locally focused initiative is allowing local folks to mobilize their resources and help the industry in their own way. It’s being championed by Ann Kim, Gavin Kaysen, Andrew Zimmern, and many more. To be a part of this, visit https://tcrestaurants.com/ and sign up for updates.
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Save Restaurants Campaign: If you’re looking to be part of the broader effort to save the hospitality industry, you can visit https://www.saverestaurants.com/ — it’s run by the Independent Restaurant Coalition and you can sign up for their newsletter, which will offer tools and strategies on how you can help.
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It was great to catch up with chef Yia Vang on this episode of Food Under Fire. He made a name for himself in the Twin Cities restaurant scene with Union Hmong Kitchen: a resident food truck outside of Social Ciderwerks in Northeast Minneapolis that churns out highly creative takes on Hmong culture Southeast Asian cuisine.
At the beginning of 2020, he announced his first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Vinai. However, due to the current situation, the plans for that spot had to be put on pause.
I absolutely loved this conversation with Yia. Once we got past all the business updates in the beginning, things got surprisingly deep, hence the longer runtime. Thanks for listening!
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Union Hmong Kitchen: The food truck is takeout only and offers large family meals. You can order online here https://unionkitchenmn.com/family-meals. They're open Wednesdays through Saturdays: Wednesday - Thursday @ 4 pm-7 pm & Saturday - Sunday @ 3 pm-7 pm.
My guest today is Heidi Andermack of Chowgirls Killer Catering. Started in 2004 with her associate Amy Brown, Chowgirls became the first "green" catering company in the state of Minnesota. Their fierce dedication to sustainable practices and quality service has won them accolades both regionally and nationally.
As expected, COVID-19 proved to be a major disruption for the company: operations had to change overnight. Their most notable pivot was helping a new initiative get off the ground called Minnesota Central Kitchen, which is a program hosted by Second Harvest Heartland and aided by Chowgirls plus several other businesses. Heidi represents a new generation of business owners who've been pushed to the edge by our global pandemic; only to come back, more resilient than ever.
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Here's how you can help and/or get involved with Chowgirls and Minnesota Central Kitchen.
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Minnesota Central Kitchen: Want to take part in MCK's mission to feed those who need it most? One of the best ways to do that is to donate at this link: https://bit.ly/DonateMCK. If you own a company and want to get involved yourself, contact them here: https://bit.ly/GetInvolvedMCK.
Want to simply learn more about what MCK does? Check that out here: https://bit.ly/LearnMoreMCK.
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Chowgirls Killer Catering: If you're looking to help Chowgirls directly, you have a few ways to do that. First, if you're interested in volunteering in the kitchen, reach out through this email: cook@chowgirls.net. If you have supplies to personally donate – gloves, plastic baggies, parchment paper, Clorox wipes, etc. – you can arrange that via donation@chowgirls.net.
Looking to book an event with Chowgirls in the "foreseeable" future? Not sure if that's even possible? Learn more about how they're moving forward here: https://www.chowgirls.net/covid_response.
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Meal Connect: Chowgirls is also heavily promoting Feeding America's Meal Connect program, which connects vendors with surplus foodstuffs with food banks, soup kitchens, and other organizations that need it most. Learn more about that here: https://mealconnect.org/.
It was a pleasure to have Ann Kim with me for this second episode of Food Under Fire. She's gained renown for her pizza spots across the Twin Cities Metro in Minnesota: Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza, and Young Joni. In May 2019, Ann won "Best Chef Midwest" from the James Beard Association.
Her fourth restaurant, a highly anticipated Mexican spot called Sooki & Mimi, was slated for a July opening. This is no longer the case, yet construction and development are expected to continue. Despite the uncertainty, Ann has proven to be not only a courageous leader but also a vulnerable human being during the coronavirus pandemic.
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All of Ann's restaurants have shifted their hours and business models. Learn more below.
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Pizzeria Lola: Takeaway is the only available option at this time. However, delivery is coming in the near future. You can order online or via phone.
Order online: https://pizzerialola.patronpath.com/
Order via phone: 612.424.8338
Monday - Thursday 4 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8:30 pm
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Hello Pizza: Both takeaway and delivery are available.
Order online: shorturl.at/ikpW6
Order via phone: 952.303.4514
Wednesday to Sunday: 4 pm - 8 pm
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Young Joni: Only takeaway will be available via phone. The lines open at 2 pm.
Order here: 612.345.5719
Wednesday & Thursday 4 pm – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm
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Save Restaurants Campaign: If you’re looking to be part of the broader effort to save the hospitality industry, visit www.saverestaurants.com — it’s run by the Independent Restaurant Coalition and you can sign up for their newsletter, which will offer tools and strategies on how you can help. Plus, there are also resources to keep up-to-date on industry progress and forms you can fill out to reach your local lawmakers.
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In this first episode of Food Under Fire, I have a conversation with Gavin Kaysen from Minneapolis. He’s a James Beard award-winning chef who runs some of the most celebrated restaurants in the state of Minnesota, which include Spoon and Stable, Bellecour, and Demi. //
Gavin has proven himself as a real leader in the midst of this crisis with the initiatives that he’s been a part of and his political outreach. //
Gavin and I went over quite a bit, so here’s a quick overview of what you can do to help // Heart of the House Foundation: A charity that directly assists the furloughed employees at all his restaurants. Learn more and donate here: and you can find it at this abbreviated link: bit.ly/heartofthehouse //
Save Restaurants Campaign: If you’re looking to be part of the broader effort to save the hospitality industry, you can visit the other initiative he mentioned at www.saverestaurants.com — it’s run by the Independent Restaurant Coalition and you can sign up for their newsletter, which will offer tools and strategies on how you can help the industry. //
Local Businesses: Gavin made a point of not only supporting restaurants this time but farmers as well. He specifically referenced Farmer Lee Jones in Ohio, who you can order produce from through this link: chefs-garden.com //
Interested in buying the same meat that Gavin uses for his restaurants? Check out Peterson Craftsman Meats in Wisconsin. They actually deliver to many states across the Midwest, so if you're in the area, order here: petersoncraftsmanmeants.com //
Support Gavin: Two of Gavin's restaurants have pivoted to take-out models. For Bellecour, go here: https://bellecourrestaurant.com/shop/. For Spoon & Stable, go here: https://www.spoonandstable.com/take-out/
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