Food Under Fire

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.//All of Ann's restaurants have shifted their hours and business models. Learn more below.//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: 612.424.8338Monday - Thursday 4 pm – 8:30 pmFriday & Saturday 11 am - 9:30 pmSunday 11 am - 8:30 pm//Hello Pizza: Both takeaway and delivery are available.Order online: shorturl.at/ikpW6Order via phone: 952.303.4514Wednesday to Sunday: 4 pm - 8 pm//Young Joni: Only takeaway will be available via phone. The lines open at 2 pm.Order here: 612.345.5719Wednesday & Thursday 4 pm – 8 pmFriday & Saturday 4 pm - 9 pmSunday 4 pm - 8 pm//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.//Music: "What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X" by Jason ZabriskieCourtesy of YouTube Audio Library

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///Music: "What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X" by Jason ZabriskieCourtesy of YouTube Audio Library