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Spoon and Stable
Minneapolis, MN
Origin
In late 2014, Chef Gavin Kaysen opened his highly-anticipated Minneapolis restaurant in a 1906-era horse stable. It was a monumental homecoming for the chef, who stepped down from his role at the esteemed Café Boulud to return to his roots. “This is my dream come true,” Kaysen told Mpls.St.Paul that year. “In the town that I grew up in, that I’m able to provide what I’ve learned and what I’ve experienced in my life in cooking and hospitality.”
First, the community rallied behind the restaurant, then the rest of the country caught up. Spoon and Stable became a James Beard finalist for Best New Restaurant, while Food & Wine named it Restaurant of the Year in 2015. Over the years, Kaysen has proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with the additions of Mara, Demi, Bellecour Bakery, and a slew of pop-ups, events, classes, and provisions.
For the combination of French techniques and Midwestern sensibilities. Think pressed rabbit terrine over grilled pan de cristal, like an open-faced sandwich, or perfectly cooked pot roast (a nod to Chef Gavin’s grandmother, Dorothy) paired with pómmes aligot and mushroom confit.
