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CBS News
25-02-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Quest underway to get Minnesota restaurants into the Michelin Guide
The Michelin star is a stamp of culinary excellence sought after by chefs and foodies alike. But how does a restaurant receive one? And could it happen in Minnesota? Even for chefs like Adam Ritter who have worked at Michelin-recognized restaurants, it's unclear how to secure one. It's an honor shrouded in a bit of mystery "I don't think anybody really, totally understands," said Ritter, chef and co-owner of Minneapolis' Bûcheron. "I would hope we get one star, I would hope so. I mean, that would be a big goal of ours." Twin Cities food critic Stephanie March says Bûcheron has the "it" factor Michelin looks for. "It's the cohesiveness of the menu and I think of the value of the menu. And if it does push a boundary, you know, if it's a cutting edge and if it's really excellent. Is it worth a drive?" March said. She says a business never knows when a Michelin inspector is coming. "Inspectors do visit a restaurant multiple times and multiple ways. Like they'll come at night, they'll come in the morning, they'll come during lunch, during peak hours, when it's slow. And it may be different inspectors who do that," March said. "It's just supposed to be your average, every-day diner," March said. What is clear is that someone has to sponsor Michelin's trips to town to be considered. "And it can't be the restaurants who pay, it has to be the city or the tourism board who pays," March said. The Minneapolis Downtown Council is leading the effort to try to bring in tourism boards for other cities like Duluth, Rochester, St. Paul and Bloomington to help fund it. Leaders of the group say it could cost hundreds of thousands over a few years, but that it would boost tourism, local business and attract talent. "It does put us in a different category," March said. "It's a little bit of a bolster." The exclusive club is slowly opening its doors. Traditionally reserved for major cities like New York and Los Angeles, it recently awarded stars in Atlanta and Denver. And then there's the taco stand in Mexico City that recently earned its star, proving it doesn't take white tablecloths and coursed meals to truly shine. "It seems to be evolving with the way that we are eating and the way we judge what is excellent," March said. She named three Twin Cities restaurants that would all likely make the Michelin cut: Minneapolis' Kado no Mise and Demi, and St. Paul's Myrie.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Members-only dining club will expand to the Twin Cities
A members-only dining club is coming to the Twin Cities. Tasting Collective, a New York-based club that hosts private meals in 18 other cities, is heading to Minnesota, arranging five-course diners at some of the most talked-about local restaurants. The first dinner will take place at Bûcheron in Minneapolis' Kingfield neighborhood. It'll follow that up with events at Hyacinth in St. Paul and Oro by Nixta in Northeast Minneapolis to kick off its entry into Minnesota. Each of its five-course meals will run $75 per person, which looks like a deal. However, there are also membership fees. (Members can bring up to three non-members, but they'll have to pay $20 more than members at each dinner.) Memberships cost $165 per person per year — except when there are promotions — with proceeds going to restaurants that host the tasting events. Tasting Collective offers members at least one dining experience each month. The dinners aren't typically what you'll find on the restaurants' standard menu, offering a unique experience at dining hubs that may be familiar to regulars. Additionally, chefs step out of the kitchen to discuss dishes and the stories behind them with club members. Tasting Collective also hosts clubs in Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York City, and elsewhere. The Twin Cities club will start at Bûcheron with chef and co-owner Adam Ritter on Feb. 25 and March 5.
CBS News
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
New Orleans brewery with ties to Philadelphia gears up to host Eagles fans
A brewery in New Orleans with ties to Philadelphia is looking to host the ultimate Super Bowl party. Adam Ritter moved to the Big Easy after spending years in Philly, but he's always been an Eagles fan. At his brewery, Zony Mash Beer Project, they're getting ready to throw the ultimate tailgate on Sunday. "Now it's going to be a tailgate party for all of my friends from Philadelphia that have a home away from home," Ritter said. From brewing cocktail concoctions to unique IPAs, Ritter and his team are working around the clock as they expect more than 400 people to attend. "Right now we're in the process of kegging beers, kegging cocktails, taking in all the wine and the great offerings we'll provide on Sunday," Ritter said. Aside from the drinks, they'll also be giving fans an authentic New Orleans experience filled with live jazz music and cuisine. "We're here just wanting to enjoy our culture and our heritage with all the Philadelphia fans," Ritter said. After growing up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and attending Temple University, Ritter opened up the bar and venue inside of a historic movie theater in 2019. It's located in New Orleans right near a familiar street from back home: Broad. "Well, I brought the Philly attitude," Ritter joked. Then he put on a Philly accent: "How youse doing, huh?" Kerry Lauricella is helping put on the event in the only way he knows how to — with real Southern hospitality. "We're going to give these guests from Philly a party that they'll never forget," Lauricella said. The tailgate will take place at the brewery from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CBS News
31-01-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
New Orleans brewery prepares to host Philadelphia Eagles fans ahead of the Super Bowl
Before fans begin the trek to the Big Easy for the Super Bowl, one New Orleans brewery is already preparing to become a home away from home for Eagles nation. Co-owner of Zony Mash Beer Project Adam Ritter is a Temple University grad originally from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Ritter is a huge Eagles fan and even took his son to the NFC Championship at Lincoln Financial Field, where they watched the Eagles defeat the Washington Commanders on Sunday. With more than a week to go until the Super Bowl, Ritter and his team are getting ready to host various events and welcome Eagles fans who are looking for a space with a mix of authentic New Orleans culture and Philly roots to cheer on the Birds. "I get to essentially bridge my two homes, where I'm from and my friends are from there and who will hopefully come down and enjoy all the culture and the heritage that we get to enjoy on a daily basis," Ritter said. "And we get to share that with all the Philadelphian fans." The brewery and venue space opened up in 2019 inside a historic movie theater just a few minutes from the Superdome. Fans are welcome all week long, but the big event will be a ticketed tailgate party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. "We're going to have a New Orleans-style party for Philadelphia fans here," Ritter said. "Mardi Gras floats, jambalaya, you name it. It's going to be a New Orleans experience." Before moving to Louisiana, Ritter was an entrepreneur and developer in Philadelphia, where he opened up multiple businesses including Sidecar Bar & Grille at 22nd and Christian streets. Kerry Lauricella, a sponsor for the tailgate, hopes Eagles fans will get the chance to experience their Southern hospitality. "We're going to throw a party that the Philadelphia fans will never forget," Lauricella said.
