Niver Niver Land

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Niver Niver Land

Welcome to Niver Niver Land: a podcast that addresses massive change in the restaurant industry.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 industry dialogue: nobody is having realistic conversations 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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Karyn Tomlinson: "Grandma Chic" Personified

    Karyn Tomlinson is chef/owner of Myriel in St. Paul, MN.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauces, shreds, and loaves - providing creamy, melty, crave-able appeal for your menu from s...

    1h 10m

  2. AUG 30

    Adam Platt: Why Do People Open Restaurants? No, Seriously.

    Adam Platt is the executive editor of Twin Cities Business Magazine.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauces, shreds, and loaves - providing creamy, melty, crave-able appeal for your...

    1h 25m

  3. MAY 3

    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...

    1h 21m

  4. FEB 2

    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...

    1h 15m

  5. 12/15/2023

    Nick Kosevich: Old Friend, Mixologist, Banana

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Nick Kosevich, a Minnesota-based food and beverage professional. He is CEO of the cocktail company Earl Giles and Beverage Director of Mr. Paul’s Supper Club in Edina, MN. Nick and I go all the way back to 2006 when we opened Town Talk Diner in Minneapolis. That crazy fuckin time lead to us creating a lifelong friendship, which is why he felt comfortable enough to show up in a banana costume.We spent our time together talking about said banana co...

    1h 11m

  6. 10/27/2023

    getting some things off my chest

    ok so this is kind of a rant but i don't want to actually call it a rant.i've just had a lot of stuff on my mind.i feel vulnerable sharing stuff like this, but these are just the honest thoughts that i'm having right now, as a restaurateur, in st. paul minnesota, in 2023.no edits.i love you all.thanks for listening.--find the youtube version by clicking here.join the conversation: follow us on instagram here.

    54 min

  7. 09/15/2023

    Niver Niver Land LIVE @ Mucci's Italian! (feat. Christina Nguyen)

    Hey! It's our second live show! We recorded this thing on August 21st at Mucci's Italian in St. Paul, MN. I spoke with the incredible Christina Nguyen, who is co-owner of Hai Hai and Hola Area. These restaurants are in Minneapolis, MN and they are amazing.So, yeah, Christina and I did this whole thing WHILE a coursed dinner was being served, which is crazy. Like, what is that? Who does live podcast dinners? We do, I guess.We talked about a bunch of stuff: Christina's origin story as a chef, h...

    1h 45m

  8. 07/21/2023

    Jorge Guzmán: To Find and Create Meaning as a Chef

    Chef Jorge Guzmán (Petite León) is an interesting character. I've been in similar rooms with him throughout the years, but I never really got to know him. He always seemed brooding and uninterested. The dude was hard to approach.But I recently got to know him much better. For today's episode, I sat down with this guy and figured out what made him tick. And, let me tell you, I think I understand what's going on.He's been through a lot. Trauma. He's been ripped off. He's failed. Hard. He's extr...

    1h 20m
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Welcome to Niver Niver Land: a podcast that addresses massive change in the restaurant industry.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 industry dialogue: nobody is having realistic conversations 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.

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  • Creator
    Gleam Tower Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Niver Niver Land
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