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Chef Gavin Kaysen on Taking ‘Bold’ Chances in the Restaurant World
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In today’s episode, we speak with our guest Gavin Kaysen, an award-winning chef and founder of Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis, home to his nationally-renowned restaurants and cafes in the Twin Cities.
Gavins sheds light on how he became a nationally recognized chef, launching restaurants like Spoon and Stable, a 2015 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant; and Demi, a 20-seat gem ranked #3 on Robb Report’s list of the “10 Best Restaurants in North America.” He shares how his mentors helped him reach this caliber of success, and how taking bold, sometimes uncomfortable chances, expanded his career.
Listen as Gavin talks about fostering a restaurant culture that enables culinarians to grow and his advice for the next generation of chefs.
Chapters
1. Chef Gavin Kaysen on Taking ‘Bold’ Chances in the Restaurant World (00:00:00)
2. Balance vs. Harmony (00:02:54)
3. Cooking with Grandma and George (00:05:46)
4. It Takes a Village (00:11:18)
5. Keeping a Dream in his Wallet (00:14:13)
6. In Marco's Head (00:17:55)
7. A Family of Chefs (00:23:29)
8. Ten Minutes with Daniel Boulud (00:31:34)
9. Spoon and Stable & Soigné (00:33:44)
10. A Spirit of Education and Mentorship (00:39:22)
11. The Synergy Series (00:44:59)
12. Ment'or (00:47:50)
13. Find the Core Values (00:51:12)
14. Gavin Kaysen's Ultimate Dish (00:53:00)
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