The Martini List, which would always be capitalized and contain a Cosmo and an appletini, is a relic of the early-2000s and dates with Carrie Bradshaw. However, you may be surprised to learn that there are still places that feature a Martini List, especially out in the suburbs. The Sunshine Factory is consistently named one … [ Read more]
Gavin Kaysen named Best Chef Midwest at 2018 James Beard Awards
May 8, 2018 by
Gavin Kaysen, chef and owner of Bellecour in Wayzata and Spoon and Stable in Minneapolis, won big at the James Beard Awards ceremony on Monday night when he became the fifth Minnesota chef in history to be named Best Chef Midwest. In his acceptance speech, he credited his family with his decision to move back … [ Read more]
Trailblazers 2017: Gavin Kaysen
December 26, 2017 by
When Gavin Kaysen began taking reservations at Bellecour, his French bistro and second restaurant endeavor, the first two months were booked in just one day. Kaysen told Eater that when he saw the reservations cascading in, it was “honestly one of the most humbling things I’ve ever seen.” It was clear then that he had … [ Read more]
Bran muffin recipe by Bellecour’s Kelsey McCreight
August 29, 2017 by
In this month’s Minnesota Spoon, Steve Hoffman spends an afternoon in the company of baking genius with Steve Horton of Baker’s Field, Diane Yang of Spoon & Stable, and Kelsey McCreight of Bellecour, during which he learns the flavor power of stone-ground, heritage grains. Here, Kelsey shares a taste of her baking acumen with this … [ Read more]
Get the tasting menu and listen to the whole song
May 8, 2017 by
When someone asks me about the point of a chef’s tasting menu, and why it’s worth ordering, it takes me a while to get beyond “don’t you want to see what they can do when they’re turned loose?” I realize not everyone thinks that way, or that they might blink at a three-hour dinner. So … [ Read more]
Spoon and Stable chef-owner Gavin Kaysen announces new restaurant set to open in 2017
December 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Soon this entry way will lead to a French inspired bistro & we can’t wait to welcome you in! pic.twitter.com/O5NvRtgV48 — Bellecour Restaurant (@bellecourmn) December 7, 2016 Spoon and Stable chef and owner Gavin Kaysen has officially announced his second restaurant: Bellecour. The restaurant will be located at 739 Lake Street in Wayzata, the former longtime … [ Read more]
