Romina Montanari creates authentic Italian experiences in local kitchens. Romina Montanari is a passionate teacher of Italian food traditions. Her...
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Pro Chef Shares Home Cooking Secrets
Local chef talks family, flavors and finding joy in home cooking. When Birchwood Village chef Matt Ellison lost his restaurant job during the...
The Guru of Gastronomy
Ken Galloway whips up high-end cooking and dining experiences. A delicate fried potato ring sits atop a piece of tender, pork tenderloin glistening...
Lakota Chef Sean Sherman Brings Native Flavors to Century College
Lakota chef Sean Sherman speaks at Century College. As part of Century College’s efforts to increase inclusivity and diversity, chef and...
Ingredients Cafe’s Chef Shares Easter Traditions
Ben Pratt shares tales of food and family. Ever wonder what chefs at your favorite restaurants cook at home for the holidays? Ben Pratt, chef at the...
These Twin Cities Chefs and Restaurants Are 2019 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards are among the most prestigious prizes for chefs and restaurants in the United States. It’s common for a few Twin Cities names...
Michael Twitty Serves Up Food History Lesson at Fort Snelling
Resident Kevin Maijala brings food historian Michael Twitty to Fort Snelling. Behind an exciting exhibit that took place this past July at Historic...
French-trained Personal Chef Greg Knothe Shares Favorite Recipes and Cooking Tips
Greg Knothe hasn’t always been a French-trained chef, but he’s always enjoyed making good food. In 2004, after working as a machinist for many...
Belly Up to the Burger Bar
Father-son duo Len and Ben Pratt launched their second White Bear Lake restaurant concept this past spring. It’s hard to ignore the crowd on Fourth...
