
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.
Episodes
38 episodes
Michelle Rabin: Working with Matty Matheson and Navigating Internet Fame
Michelle is a Toronto-based culinary producer, food stylist, and recipe developer.Find her on IG @michellerabin.
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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1:02:52

Gavin Kaysen: Striving for Excellence
Gavin Kaysen is a nationally, regionally, and locally renowned chef based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes ...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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1:13:25

The Internet Changed this Chef's Life (feat. @chefreactions)
@chefreactions is a renowned internet personality who has made a name for himself commentating on cooking videos on TikTok and Instagram.--Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with Land O’Lakes.You...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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1:14:00

Every Restaurant Is Three Months Away From Closing
We have a quick one for you today.Revival, an iconic fried chicken concept with several locations in Minnesota, just announced the closure of all their restaurants (January 20th).Whether you knew about Revival or not, Tim wanted...
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17:47

Andrew Zimmern: "Career" as an Art Form
Andrew Zimmern is a renowned chef, producer, and media personality.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of our sponsors...
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Season 9
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2:10:13

Zoë François: Smart, Successful, and Constantly Afraid (@zoebakes)
Zoë François is an Emmy-nominated TV host, NYT bestselling author, social media influencer, and all-around dope person.Find her on Instagram @zoebakes--Hey, fam! We...
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Season 9
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1:02:54

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 ...
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Season 9
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1:09:36

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...
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Season 8
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1:25:28

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...
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Season 8
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1:20:32

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
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Season 8
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1:14:47

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
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Season 7
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1:11:29

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 r...
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54:28

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 ...
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Season 7
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1:44:35

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 r...
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Season 7
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1:19:46

Ann Ahmed: A Fierce Dedication to Excellent Restaurants
What's there to be said about Ann Ahmed? She's a force of nature.Her latest restaurant – the Minneapolis-based Gai Noi – has once again proven that she is a master at the art of restaurants. Ever since she opened Lemon Grass Thai in the...
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Season 6
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1:24:33

Niver Niver Land Live @ Saint Dinette (feat. Robb Jones & Jessi Pollak)
Here it is, fam! The first-ever liv episode of Niver Niver Land. We featured two Minneapolis bartenders – Robb Jones from Meteor Bar and Jessi Pollak from Spoon & Stable – for a wonderful conversation about the hospitality industry.<...
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Season 7
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1:22:04

Jacob Schumack & Roy Son: How Has Dining Changed in the Last Three Years?
Chef Jacob Schumack and photographer Roy Son are both experts in their respective crafts. But you know what else they’re good at? Eating. I consider these gentlemen to be professional diners. They’ve eaten at a lot of places in their day and th...
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Season 6
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1:48:43

The Milwaukee Files: Justin Carlisle | Owner of Ardent
This is it! The final installment of the Niver Niver Land Milwaukee Files! We're kinda sad it's ending.This one is with Justin Carlisle. He owns Ardent, one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. Actually, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ...
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1:02:37

The Milwaukee Files: Paul Bartolotta | Owner of Bartolotta Restaurants
Welcome back to the Niver Niver Land Milwaukee Files.Today we're speaking with a legend of Milwaukee dining. Paul Bartolotta is a two-time James Beard award-winning restaurateur who has been operating his restaurant group since 1993. He...
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1:04:48

The Milwaukee Files: Melissa Buccholz | Owner-Operator of Odd Duck
Welcome back to a special feature of Niver Niver Land: The Milwaukee Files!We visited Milwaukee for a week in earlier February and talked to three incredible people in the restaurant industry. Why? Because we like Milwaukee, and we want...
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1:19:38

Daniel del Prado: The Most Prolific Restaurateur in Minnesota
Welcome back to Niver Niver Land!Today, we have one of the most prolific restaurateurs in the state, Danny del Prado.Odds are you've eaten at one of his restaurants. It's a long list that seems to grow every year: Colita, Martin...
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Season 6
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1:08:11

Season 5 Finale | Gustavo Romero (Nixta Tortilleria) & Pedro Wolcott (Guacaya Bistreaux)
Hi! Welcome back to Niver Niver Land.Today, we are closing out season 5 with two incredibly handsome and talented dudes: Gustavo Romero of Nixta Tortilleria & Pedro Wolcott of Guacaya Bistreaux.Both are Latino men, both are ...
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Season 5
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1:13:45

Alex Roberts: An Icon of Twin Cities Dining
What does leadership look like for restaurateurs in 2022? How do we continually evolve in an industry that has changed so much over the past two years? How does one maintain high standards in their work? These questions, and more, are discussed...
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Season 5
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54:08

Alison Arth: Coach and Consultant for Award-Winning Restaurants
Welcome back, friends!For this first episode of season 5, Tim sits down with Alison Arth: consultant, leadership coach, and author whose career is dedicated to working with hospitality leaders and teams to get clear on their vision....
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Season 5
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1:01:39

Season 4 Finale | Sameh Wadi Thinks I'm Cute
Hi friends! I had the pleasure of speaking with my friend, Chef Sameh Wadi, the guy who owns World Street Kitchen and Milkjam Creamery.Our conversation was chocked full of hilarious moments and, yes, even a few serious ones. We talked a...
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Season 4
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1:14:24
