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James Beard Award Winner in Minneapolis
Tim McKee, chef and owner of La Belle Vie (along with Solera, Barrio, Smalley’s Caribbean Cuisine and the forthcoming Sea Change seafood restaurant inside the Guthrie Theater), has taken home the 2009 James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest. Equivalent to the Oscars of Food, the award definitely means McKee is doing something right.
Stream our video to go behind the scenes in Tim’s kitchen at La Belle Vie and discover his inspirations and his love for Minneapolis. It'll give you better insight into how the city's food scene is heating up.
Other Minneapolis nominees and semi-finalists include: Sameh Wadi of Saffron, Stuart Woodman of Heidi’s Minneapolis, Isaac Becker of 112 Eatery and Alex Roberts of Restaurant Alma.
Get an Inside Look
Ever wondered where the chefs go after work? Some of Minneapolis’s top culinary stars share their favorite places to dine and indulge, plus give some extra perspective on both the foodie and the good life in Minneapolis in our Insider Guides.
If you’re craving more, check out Minneapolis.org food + wine blog, where our writer, Kathryn, explores the local food scene, revealing deals and specials around town.
Find the Top Spots
Looking for the best place to eat al fresco? How about to have cocktails? Sort through the local experts’ at Meet Minneapolis’s picks for the Top Spots to dine in Minneapolis. If you want some more information on local chefs, take a look at our special Featured Chefs page.
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Chambers Kitchen
Celebrity Chef Jean George Vongerichten put his stamp on this one, where the climate is chic and the fish is to-die-for.
The Red Stag Supperclub
Minneapolis's first LEED-certified restaurant is all about local, organic produce. The dishes are rich with a Midwestern twist.
Spoonriver
Set in the Minneapolis Riverfront district, chef Brenda Langton creates environmentally friendly dishes. Great to enjoy before a Guthrie performance.
