Ep. 85 Gavin Kaysen: From Kitchens on the Coasts to Best Chef in the Midwest
Gavin Kaysen is an award-winning chef, owner of Spoon and Stable, Bellecour Bakery, Demi and is the founder of Soigné Hospitality Group. Gavin has received two James Beard Awards – Rising Star Chef of the Year in 2008 and Best Chef: Midwest in 2018. He is known for his nationally recognized restaurants as well as his leadership in the culinary industry. His catering company, KZ ProVisioning, with Chef Andrew Zimmern, feeds the Minnesota Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx.
In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Gavin discusses his remarkable journey from Executive Chef at world-class restaurants across North America to elevating the Twin Cities food scene on his way to becoming the best chef in the Midwest. Gavin shares his unique perspective on what makes a great restaurant, his plans to open a brand new downtown Minneapolis dining experience and even reveals who his biggest food critics are.
RESOURCES:
Visit Gavin’s website here
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Visit Spoon and Stable’s website here
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Visit Demi’s website here
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Visit Bellecour Bakery’s website here
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Visit Soigné Hospitality Group’s website here
CLOSING QUOTE
“Curiosity. Control. Compassion. Confidence.”