“Where Do You Want to Eat Tonight?” is a more loaded question than you think. Dining out has always been about more than the food and more than just sustenance. It’s about moments, experiences, and memories. To succeed and survive in the restaurant industry today, we must guide our guests on a journey.
Gavin Kaysen is the Chef and Owner of Bellecour and Spoon and Stable, two of the most lauded restaurants in the Twin Cities. Chef Gavin Kaysen opened the Spoon and Stable restaurant in Minneapolis in 2014 and is helping the next generation of young culinarians refine their skills in the kitchen. He is one of the founding mentors of the nonprofit mentor BKB Foundation (formerly Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation), for which he currently serves as Team USA’s head coach in preparing for the famed biennial culinary competition that showcases the world’s best up-and-coming chefs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.