Tim McKee: Opening a New Restaurant Will Take Everything You’ve Got (And More)

We’re back!

I spoke to the one and only Tim McKee. If you know you know. You probably know. Minnesota dining legend. He’s a James Beard award-winning chef, and his resume is absolutely killer: La Belle Vie, Octo Fish Bar, Solera, Barrio, and Sea Change, just to name a few. Today, he’s working on a North Loop restaurant that’ll focus on the flavors of Spain’s Basque region.

Chefs and industry people, this one is for you. We talk about the trials and tribulations of running a spot. We talk about the nitty gritty of that shit. We talk about our history. We talked about everything.  Enjoy! Thanks for listening!

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BTW!!! Our show is now sponsored by Cry Baby Craig's and Minnesota Ice. The best damn hot sauce in town and the best damn cocktail ice in town. It's a beautiful thing. Go to their websites on give them money pls.

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Welcome to Niver Niver Land: a podcast addressing massive restaurant industry change.

The show is hosted by award-winning restaurateur Tim Niver – a local legend of Minnesota's Twin Cities – known for his involvement with fabled spots like Aquavit, Town Talk Diner, and Strip Club Meat & Fish. Today, he runs Saint Dinette and Mucci's Italian in St. Paul.

Tim sees a major problem with restaurant industry dialogue: a lack of discussion about the ongoing, unprecedented change. Many of those who work in the industry are still trying to wrap their heads around what has happened over the last two years.

Today, Tim is ready to talk about these things – through his trademark wit and foolishness – so that we can better appreciate and preserve the cultural importance of restaurants.