Food Under Fire
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -exploring grace and resilience in the food system
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Ep. 11 – Who's Feeding Powderhorn Park?
July 03, 2020 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBA 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 conti...
Ep. 10 – John Kraus
June 26, 2020 03:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBI 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 c...
Ep. 9 – David Fhima
June 19, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBWhether 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. // Dine-In If you’re looking to eat at Fhima’s, make a reservation through this link. Their hours ...
Ep. 8 – Tim Niver
June 12, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThanks 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 e...
In Memoriam
May 29, 2020 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.66 MBOut 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. // #JusticeForFloyd // I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ // What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X...
Ep. 7 – Jon Wipfli
May 22, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBToday 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 res...
Ep. 6 – Xiaoteng "X" Huang
May 15, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBI 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 ...
Ep. 5 – Jesse Held
May 08, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBFor 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 t...
Ep. 4 – Yia Vang
May 01, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIt 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...
Ep. 3 – Heidi Andermack
April 24, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMy 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 ca...
Ep. 2 – Ann Kim
April 17, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIt 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...
Ep. 1 – Gavin Kaysen
April 06, 2020 21:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn 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 c...