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Niver Niver Land

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41 episodes

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Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice - Hey fam! Today’s guest needs no introduction — but we’re going to give him one anyway. Marcus Samuelsson is one of the most celebrated chefs on the planet. Dozens of restaurants, books, shows, and cultural moments. But behind all that success is someone who cares deeply about food, people, and the stories that connect them. This week on Niver Niver Land, I sat down with Marcus for a conversation that goes far beyond the kitchen. We talked about what it ...

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Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice - Hey fam! Today’s guest needs no introduction — but we’re going to give him one anyway. Marcus Samuelsson is one of the most celebrated chefs on the planet. Dozens of restaurants, books, shows, and cultural moments. But behind all that success is someone who cares deeply about food, people, and the stories that connect them. This week on Niver Niver Land, I sat down with Marcus for a conversation that goes far beyond the kitchen. We talked about what it ...

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Episodes (20/41)

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Michelle Rabin: Working with Matty Matheson and Navigating Internet Fame

Michelle is a Toronto-based culinary producer, food stylist, and recipe developer. Find her on IG @michellerabin.

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Gavin Kaysen: Striving for Excellence

Gavin Kaysen is a nationally, regionally, and locally renowned chef based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauces, shreds, and loaves - providing cre...

4 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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The Internet Changed this Chef's Life (feat. @chefreactions)

@chefreactions is a renowned internet personality who has made a name for himself commentating on cooking videos on TikTok and Instagram. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauce...

5 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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Every Restaurant Is Three Months Away From Closing

We have a quick one for you today.Revival, an iconic fried chicken concept with several locations in Minnesota, just announced the closure of all their restaurants (January 20th).Whether you knew about Revival or not, Tim wanted to offer his thoughts on the nature of the restaurant business and the reality of closures.He offers these comments as he is about to close one of his restaurants, Saint Dinette, in March.Thanks for listening.

5 months ago

17 minutes

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Andrew Zimmern: "Career" as an Art Form

Andrew Zimmern is a renowned chef, producer, and media personality.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a ch...

7 months ago

2 hours 10 minutes

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Zoë François: Smart, Successful, and Constantly Afraid (@zoebakes)

Zoë François is an Emmy-nominated TV host, NYT bestselling author, social media influencer, and all-around dope person.Find her on Instagram @zoebakes--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® chees...

8 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Karyn Tomlinson: "Grandma Chic" Personified

Karyn Tomlinson is chef/owner of Myriel in St. Paul, MN.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauces, shreds, and loaves - providing creamy, melty, crave-able appeal for your menu from s...

9 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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Adam Platt: Why Do People Open Restaurants? No, Seriously.

Adam Platt is the executive editor of Twin Cities Business Magazine.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauces, shreds, and loaves - providing creamy, melty, crave-able appeal for your...

10 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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Tim McKee: Opening a New Restaurant Will Take Everything You've Got (And More)

We’re back! I spoke to the one and only Tim McKee. If you know you know. You probably know. Minnesota dining legend. He’s a James Beard award-winning chef, and his resume is absolutely killer: La Belle Vie, Octo Fish Bar, Solera, Barrio, and Sea Change, just to name a few. Today, he’s working on a North Loop restaurant that’ll focus on the flavors of Spain’s Basque region.Chefs and industry people, this one is for you. We talk about the trials and tribulations of running a spot. We talk about...

1 year ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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Gabriella Grant-Spangler & Ben Spangler: A Newer (and Cooler) Generation of Restaurateurs

These Minneapolis-based cool kids are the masterminds behind Bebe Zito and Ouro Pizzaria. They were also involved in bringing the incredible Eat Street Crossing to life. Literally, everything they do screams "cool." But, man, they're tired. They're stressed. They aren't afraid to admit it. So let's talk about it. I appreciated this candid opportunity to sit down with them and understand who they are and where they come from. This was my first time really sitting down and getting to know these...

1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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Nick Kosevich: Old Friend, Mixologist, Banana

In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Nick Kosevich, a Minnesota-based food and beverage professional. He is CEO of the cocktail company Earl Giles and Beverage Director of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club in Edina, MN. Nick and I go all the way back to 2006 when we opened Town Talk Diner in Minneapolis. That crazy fuckin time lead to us creating a lifelong friendship, which is why he felt comfortable enough to show up in a banana costume.We spent our time together talking about said banana co...

1 year ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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getting some things off my chest

ok so this is kind of a rant but i don't want to actually call it a rant.i've just had a lot of stuff on my mind.i feel vulnerable sharing stuff like this, but these are just the honest thoughts that i'm having right now, as a restaurateur, in st. paul minnesota, in 2023.no edits.i love you all.thanks for listening.--find the youtube version by clicking here.join the conversation: follow us on instagram here.

1 year ago

54 minutes

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Niver Niver Land LIVE @ Mucci's Italian! (feat. Christina Nguyen)

Hey! It's our second live show! We recorded this thing on August 21st at Mucci's Italian in St. Paul, MN. I spoke with the incredible Christina Nguyen, who is co-owner of Hai Hai and Hola Area. These restaurants are in Minneapolis, MN and they are amazing.So, yeah, Christina and I did this whole thing WHILE a coursed dinner was being served, which is crazy. Like, what is that? Who does live podcast dinners? We do, I guess.We talked about a bunch of stuff: Christina's origin story as a chef, h...

1 year ago

1 hour 44 minutes

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Jorge Guzmán: To Find and Create Meaning as a Chef

Chef Jorge Guzmán (Petite León) is an interesting character. I've been in similar rooms with him throughout the years, but I never really got to know him. He always seemed brooding and uninterested. The dude was hard to approach.But I recently got to know him much better. For today's episode, I sat down with this guy and figured out what made him tick. And, let me tell you, I think I understand what's going on.He's been through a lot. Trauma. He's been ripped off. He's failed. Hard. He's extr...

1 year ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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Ann Ahmed: A Fierce Dedication to Excellent Restaurants

What's there to be said about Ann Ahmed? She's a force of nature.Her latest restaurant – the Minneapolis-based Gai Noi – has once again proven that she is a master at the art of restaurants. Ever since she opened Lemon Grass Thai in the mid-2000s, she has drastically improved her standards of food and aesthetics. Lemon Grass has since closed, but the two places that came after it, Lat 14 and Khâluna, have blown people away with their style, grace, and execution. The increasing level of qualit...

2 years ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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Niver Niver Land Live @ Saint Dinette (feat. Robb Jones & Jessi Pollak)

Here it is, fam! The first-ever liv episode of Niver Niver Land. We featured two Minneapolis bartenders – Robb Jones from Meteor Bar and Jessi Pollak from Spoon & Stable – for a wonderful conversation about the hospitality industry.This was recorded on May 22nd at Saint Dinette to a sold-out room of people. The experience was surreal and we had a blast.-Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram.-Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a reservation soon?Also, you should t...

2 years ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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Jacob Schumack & Roy Son: How Has Dining Changed in the Last Three Years?

Chef Jacob Schumack and photographer Roy Son are both experts in their respective crafts. But you know what else they’re good at? Eating. I consider these gentlemen to be professional diners. They’ve eaten at a lot of places in their day and their perspectives on dining are interesting to me right now. Why? Because the way we dine at restaurants has changed a lot in the last three years. To get a better insight into what those changes are – and how the industry can learn from these changes – ...

2 years ago

1 hour 48 minutes

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The Milwaukee Files: Justin Carlisle | Owner of Ardent

This is it! The final installment of the Niver Niver Land Milwaukee Files! We're kinda sad it's ending.This one is with Justin Carlisle. He owns Ardent, one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. Actually, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel called it the best restaurant in town back in 2019. We'd even wager that this spot competes regionally and nationally.We went out to eat at Ardent the night before and it was stellar. Beyond stellar. It's all I was thinking about for days after the fact.During ...

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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The Milwaukee Files: Paul Bartolotta | Owner of Bartolotta Restaurants

Welcome back to the Niver Niver Land Milwaukee Files.Today we're speaking with a legend of Milwaukee dining. Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard award-winning restaurateur who has been operating his restaurant group since 1993. He's been working in restaurants since the 70s and the guy has been just about everywhere.He's a huge name in the town. We knew it would be essential to bring him into the discussion when we visited, and we're glad we did. This was an excellent chat that unveils ...

2 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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The Milwaukee Files: Melissa Buccholz | Owner-Operator of Odd Duck

Welcome back to a special feature of Niver Niver Land: The Milwaukee Files!We visited Milwaukee for a week in earlier February and talked to three incredible people in the restaurant industry. Why? Because we like Milwaukee, and we wanted to hear what they're thinking about these days. The restaurant landscape has totally changed in the last few years. We wanted to know how it changed in Milwaukee.Our first interview was with this wonderful woman, Melissa Buchholz, owner-operator at Odd Duck,...

2 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes