Gabriella Grant-Spangler & Ben Spangler: A Newer (and Cooler) Generation of Restaurateurs

These Minneapolis-based cool kids are the masterminds behind Bebe Zito and Ouro Pizzaria. They were also involved in bringing the incredible Eat Street Crossing to life. Literally, everything they do screams "cool." But, man, they're tired. They're stressed. They aren't afraid to admit it. So let's talk about it. I appreciated this candid opportunity to sit down with them and understand who they are and where they come from. This was my first time really sitting down and getting to know these folks, so I definitely enjoyed this one!

-

Follow Tim on Twitter and Instagram.

-

Be sure to support Mucci's and Saint Dinette. How about making a reservation soon?

Also, it would help if you bought a few of Muccis' frozen products in stores throughout the Twin Cities metro.

You can find Niver Niver Land across all of social media here:

Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

-

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.