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  • S3 - Episode 8 - WineFest

    S3 - Episode 8 - WineFest
    May 13 2025
    How a Chicago man went from making wine in his dad's basement to living the Sonoma County dream: Justin Harmon gives us the lowdown on his Argot Winery, and find out why his most famous wine is named "Bastard Tongue." Justin is in Minnesota for a fundraiser for M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, and man-about-town and University of Minnesota Foundation Sr. Director of Development - Strategic Partnerships and Signature Philanthropy Nick Engbloom explains how WineFest is critical to support research in a time when federal funding is threatened. Nick and Jason also discuss the state of wine when it comes to new Minnesota wine bars and a younger generation with different tastes.
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    31 min
  • S3 - Episode 7 - Fellers Ranch

    S3 - Episode 7 - Fellers Ranch
    Apr 22 2025
    What is American Wagyu beef? Fellers Ranch, based in southern Minnesota, is trying to elevate American beef and sell premium cuts directly to restaurants and consumers. Troy Kopischke grew up on a farm and partnered with Conger Meats butcher shop owner Jeremy Johnson to help Fellers grow. Minnesota ranchers raise American Wagyu beef, and it's processed in Conger and sent all over the upper midwest. Troy and Jeremy talk with Jason about Wagyu, beef in Minnesota, the trade and tariff environment, and the future of farming in small town Minnesota
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    36 min
  • S3 - Episode 6 - Gavin Kaysen

    S3 - Episode 6 - Gavin Kaysen
    Apr 10 2025
    A conversation with Minnesota-based and nationally known chef Gavin Kaysen. The chef and owner of Spoon and Stable, Demi, Bellecour and Mara is sharing stories about mentoring in his new book “The Synergy Series.” 25 chefs who came to Minneapolis to cook talking about their stories, their philosophies and sharing recipes. Gavin talks about his own journey, as well as looks at the state of dining right now.
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    48 min
  • S3 - Episode 5 - William H. Macy

    S3 - Episode 5 - William H. Macy
    Mar 26 2025
    You know William H. Macy as an actor. But he's also in the whiskey business. He's in Minnesota on behalf of the Woody Creek Distiller and joins Jason for DeRusha Eats!
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    26 min
  • S3 - Episode 4 - The Food Dolls

    S3 - Episode 4 - The Food Dolls
    Feb 26 2025
    The Food Dolls are two Minnesota sisters who loved creating cooking videos. Alia and Radwa Elkaffas started on Facebook in 2005 and now have more than 4 million followers. Instagram, TikTok and YouTube versions of Food Dolls make up another 5 million followers. Now the Elkaffas sisters have their own cookbook: Pretty Delicious: Simple, Modern Mediterranean, Served With Style. The Food Dolls talk with Jason DeRusha about the journey, about imposter syndrome, and about being women and moms building an empire on social media.
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    45 min
  • S3 Episode 3 - Joshua Hedquist

    S3 Episode 3 - Joshua Hedquist
    Feb 13 2025
    From young felon to successful owner of Minnesota pizza chain OG ZAZA - Joshua Hedquist's life story is astonishing and inspiring. How he went from in prison and a 9th grade dropout, to fine dining kitchens in Florida and Minnesota, to opening the most buzzed about pizza restaurant in the Twin Cities. He talks about addiction and what made him quit alcohol and get sober. And is his pizza burned? Hedquist explains the New Haven style of pizza and the surprising way he landed on that in a frank, no-holds-barred conversation.
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    48 min
  • S3 Episode 2 - Karyn Tomlinson

    S3 Episode 2 - Karyn Tomlinson
    Nov 28 2024
    St. Paul chef Karyn Tomlinson has been named one of the Best New Chefs of 2024 by Food and Wine magazine. It's the latest national honor for the Minnesota-native who took a winding path towards owning her own restaurant nestled into a small neighborhood, Myriel. She joins Jason to talk about her intense way of connecting with farms and ranches, even being included in one farmer's will. She calls her style "Grandma Chic" and talks about creating a culture of fine dining, femininity and her future ambitions.
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    42 min
  • S3 Episode 1 - Restaurant Alma

    S3 Episode 1 - Restaurant Alma
    Nov 15 2024
    Alex Roberts and Margo Roberts, Restaurant Alma The most awarded restaurant currently operating in Minneapolis, Minnesota: Restaurant Alma celebrates 25 years in November 2024. Alex recalls the early days with 7 reservations on the books pre-social media; spotting his now-wife in a nearby coffee shop; Margo talks about growing into a co-owner and leadership role in this New American restaurant. We talk leadership, creativity, and family.
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    48 min