Food Under Fire

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In this episode, I spoke with Kate Sidoti, co-owner of BRIM: a health-conscious restaurant in Minneapolis that dishes out bowls, sandwiches, and more. For Kate and her team, the pandemic was a close call. There were some days where she thought that everything was over.
But, with persistence and a passionate customer base, she made it through. We talked about that process and, also, how the events of 2020 have brought about new perspectives in the world around us.
You can order from BRIM here.
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“What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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Jared Brewington has had quite the year. Not only did he have to shut down a restaurant but his very identity as a black man became under attack, once again, during one of the biggest race movements of all time. Thankfully, he’s had a chance to escape all the noise under the trees at his farmland in Cologne, MN.
I drove 45 minutes west from St. Paul to visit Jared, a good friend of mine, to talk about how he has been processing this year and what’s coming next.
As of right now, Jared has no physical restaurant that you can support. However, he is in the process of reviving some old concepts (Funky Grits, Thigh Times Birdhouse) and starting a new one (family restaurant in Cologne).
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“What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license
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A problem that has faced decades of neglect in Minnesota is now getting the spotlight following the COVID-19 pandemic and civil unrest: homelessness.
This issue has faced great scrutiny as Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis has become a sanctuary for those experiencing homeless. Since the shutdown of an unofficial hotel shelter nearby, hundreds have flocked into this area, forming a tent encampment. But this encampment is now under threat as the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board have continuously made moves to shut it down.
In the meantime, volunteers have shown up in droves to help individuals staying at the park. But the question remains: How are these people getting fed? I answered that question in today's episode of the podcast.
If you're looking to stay up-to-date on this situation, go ahead and check out this Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/minneapolissanctuaryhotel/?ref=page_internal
For a more comprehensive collection of resources, visit the official website here: https://www.powderhornsanctuary.org/
[ATTN: There have been many updates since the recording of this podcast. This news story provides the most recent information, and I will plan on updating content on my end as well.]
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Tracy Singleton (owner of Birchwood Cafe) and Gary Wertish (president of the Minnesota Farmers Union) have been faced with an especially large challenge this year. These two have a famous collaboration at the annual Minnesota State Fair, but with the fair gone, they lost what was normally a huge revenue stream for both organizations. So... now what? Well, these are the type of people that think on their feet, so they prepared a pop-up installation (called F + B) in downtown Minneapolis’ Mill District as a way to keep serving out fair favorites while still deriving some sort of profit from the situation.

However, despite this whole ordeal, I wanted to talk to them about a singular topic that I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this whole pandemic: How has the relationship between farmers and restaurants been affected?

If you’d like to support F + B and Birchwood Cafe during these difficult times, I’m going to copy and paste the instructions from their website below. If you’re nearby and have the money to do so, please support them!
For downtown F+B Pop Up hours, menu + ordering CLICK HERE

"When you arrive you can either call us at 612.436.8877 and we’ll bring your order out to you, or you can enter the building, shop our Grab + Go market and pick up your order at the counter. Masks are required."

For Birchwood Cafe hours, menu and ordering CLICK HERE

"When you arrive for curbside pickup please do not enter the cafe. Give us a call from your car at 612.722.4474, pop your trunk and we will bring your order out to you! If you are walking or biking, please wear a mask while you wait, and observe social distancing with our employees + other guests."
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“What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license

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