Food Under Fire
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The Final Episode: A Conversation with Ann Kim
July 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBthank you for listening. i love you all. see you again soon. until then... farewell <3
Next Week Friday: The Final Episode (For Now)
June 25, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBToday’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...
Ep. 53 – Marco Zappia: Mixology, Philosophy, and Trash TV
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBMarco 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/ // Support the podca...
Coming Next Week: Marco Zappia – Renowned Bartender & Mixologist
June 04, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBMarco 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/ // Support the podca...
Ep. 52 – Alexandra Motz & Diane Moua: Minnesota's Pastry Queens
May 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBCan 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...
Ep. 51 – Claudia Gutierrez: Immigrant. Mother. Wife. Entrepreneur.
May 21, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBCheck out Hamburguesas el Gordo in the Twin Cities: a small, local Mexican chain with four locations. Order online here. - Minneapolis 4157 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Phone: (612) 722 -1087 Monday - Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday - Sunday 11am - 11pm West St. Paul 1731 S Robert Street, West St Paul, MN 55118 Phone: (651) 340 -1483 Sunday - Thursday 10am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 10am - 10pm St. Paul 161 N. Victoria Street, St Paul, MN 55104 Phone: (651) 528-7956 Sunday - Thursday 10a...
Coming Next Week: Claudia Gutierrez – Hamburguesas el Gordo
May 14, 2021 02:00 - 5 minutes - 3.8 MBIncredible 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. - Minneapolis 4157 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Phone: (612) 722 -1087 Monday - Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday - Sunday 11am - 11pm West St. Paul 1731 S Robert Street, West St Paul, MN 55118 Phone: (651) 340 -1483 Sunday - Thursday 10am - 9pm Friday - Saturday 10am - 10pm St. Paul 161 N. Victor...
Ep. 50 – Brian Ingram: Creating Stronger Communities
May 07, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBSupport 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 // 50 episodes. Wow. Thank you for listening. If you've been here since episode 1, I am virtually giving you the biggest hug ever. Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.pa...
Ep. 49 – Jack Riebel: A Man Like No Other
April 30, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBSupport Jack's fight against cancer on his GoFundMe page. Make plans to dine at The Lexington. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 48 – Wendy Puckett: The Soul Food Queen of North Minneapolis
April 23, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBGo 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 // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 47 – Heidi Andermack: Just. Be. You.
April 15, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSupport Chowgirls! Visit their website here. Follow Heidi on Instagram here. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 46 – Jametta Raspberry: You Can't Discard Me
April 09, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBJametta 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Coming Next Week: Jametta Raspberry
April 02, 2021 03:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MBI'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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 45 – Nettie Colón: A Loveletter to My Abuela
March 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBChef 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 44 – Tim Niver: From Survival to Recovery
March 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBFollowing 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 // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 43 – Kate Meier: Using Aprons to Celebrate Chef Culture
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIf 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 42 – Angry Line Cooks: When Quitting Isn't An Option
March 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBAngry 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up ...
Ep. 41 – J.D. Fratzke: Facing the Darkness
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBKeep 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. // Support the podcast...
Ep. 40 – Rob Bathe: The Follies of Coffee Obsession
February 19, 2021 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBSupport 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 39 – Facundo Javier Defraia: The Salvation of Self-Belief
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBYou 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 -- BOLUDO DOWNTOWN 530 S 4th St Minneapolis, MN, 55415 Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 9pm 612-446-3833 -- Boludo's Instagram Boludo's Facebook // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Fo...
Ep. 38 – Gavin Kaysen: Always Looking Ahead
February 05, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBJust about every way to support Gavin can be found in this convenient little link: https://linktr.ee/gavinkaysen. Follow his Instagram. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 37 – Yia Vang: For the Love of Family
January 29, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBConnect 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 // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 36 – Jonathan Gans & Josh Hoyt: Rising from the Ashes
January 22, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBKeep up with their work on the Northlands Consulting website or Instagram. Follow Jonathan Follow Josh // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 35 – Justin Sutherland: None of This Was the Plan
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBKeep an eye on Justin Sutherland's social media pages for updates on his restaurants. Facebook Instagram // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 34 – Alex Roberts: Courage in the Face of Fear
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAll details to support Alex can be found at the links below. Restaurant Alma (Facebook // Instagram) Brasa Rotisserie (Facebook // Instagram) // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
2021: The Year of Action
December 31, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBCheck 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 Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod
Ep. 33 – Dana & Peter Smith: A Grocery Store Like No Other
December 18, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThe 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram a...
Ep. 32 – Ben & Gabby Spangler: Navigating Business and a New Marriage
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWant 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 // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
Ep. 31 – Claire & Chad Simons: Wanna Eat Some Bugs?
December 04, 2020 02:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBSupport 3cricketeers and buy their products here. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook.
This Thanksgiving, Practice Gratitude
November 24, 2020 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBOh, 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodun...
Ep. 30 – All Square: Grilled Cheese and Second Chances
November 20, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBSupport 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/ // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook. // Music courtesy of the Artlist Artist License "Copper Queen" by Amparo "Yea Yea ...
Ep. 29 – Jorge Guzmán: Embracing Vulnerability and Ownership
November 13, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBSupport 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 // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook. // All music courtesy of the Artlist Artist License "Copper Queen" by Amparo "The Hous...
Ep. 28 – Anne Andrus: Balancing Business and Identity
November 06, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBSupport 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 // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook. // All music courtesy of Artlist Artist License "Copper Queen" by Amparo "The Release" by Walz Li...
Ep. 27 – Gustavo & Kate Romero: Taking Tacos Seriously
October 30, 2020 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSupport 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. // Support the podcast for as little as $3/month and get access to bonus content and merch! Sign up on ...
Ep. 26 – Dayna Burtness: How Can We Support Small Business Farmers?
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBSupport Dayna: https://www.nettlevalleyfarm.com/ Her suggestions for aiding Minnesotan farmers: Minnesota Farmers Union & Land Stewardship Project Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/foodunderfirepod // “What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ “Divider” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attr...
How to Support the Podcast (I'm Starting a Patreon)
October 16, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBTaking 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 ...
Ep. 25 – Daniel Paul Wellendorf: The Responsibility of Craft Beer
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBSupport Modist Brewing Co. Visit them here: https://modistbrewing.com/ Follow them on social media: Instagram Twitter // Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook. // Research: https://www.brewersassociation.org/statistics-and-data/national-beer-stats/ // “What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ “Another Version of ...
Ep. 24 – Surly Brewing and the Rise of Hospitality Labor Unions
October 02, 2020 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBLearn 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 // Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook. // Sources: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/surly-brewing-employees-will-vote-on-whether-to-form-a-union https://www.unionplus.org/page/what-uni...
Ep. 23 – Simon Parrish: Can Tea Be Our Saving Grace?
September 25, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBLearn more about Northeast Tea House here. 224 E Hennepin Avenue | Minneapolis 10am - 7pm daily 612-321-8215 [email protected] // Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook. // “What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ “Oxygen Garden” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licen...
Ep. 22 – Kate Sidoti: Saved By a Passionate Fanbase
September 18, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn 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 he...
Ep. 21 – Liza Atkinson: Life as a Food Entrepreneur in 2020
September 11, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBI 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...
Ep. 20 – Jo Seddon: From London's Top Hospitals to Midwestern Chef
September 04, 2020 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBIt'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 he...
Ep. 19 – Tracy Singleton & Gary Wertish: Is Farm-to-Table in Danger?
August 28, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBTracy 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 D...
Ep. 18 – Jared Brewington: Race, Restaurants, and Country Livin'
August 21, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBJared 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 n...
Ep. 17 – Facundo Javier Defraia: The Resilience of Argentinian Pizza
August 14, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBFacundo 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 hou...
Ep. 16 – Abdirahman Kahin: Sharing the Flavors of Africa
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAbdirahman 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 rema...
Ep. 15 – Ben Wiedenman: Farming for a Better Future
July 31, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBSince 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. // 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/ // “What True Sel...
Ep. 14 – Vanessa Drews: Prince's Favorite Cheesecake
July 24, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBYes, 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. ...
Ep. 13 – Dylan Alverson: Serving a Wounded Community
July 17, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBThe 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.si...
Ep. 12 – Gerard Klass: Grappling with Civil Injustice
July 10, 2020 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAs 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 empl...