Bûcheron (French for “lumberjack”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, won the James Beard Foundation award for Best New Restaurant in America in 2025. Last month, Jonathan Ellsworth had the opportunity to attend a Bûcheron dinner, and today, he talks with owners Jeanie and Adam Ritter about their unconventional backgrounds; how they and their team created a restaurant that earned one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world; and what life has been like since.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
What is Bucheron? (3:18)
Minnesota French (5:05)
Jeanie’s Background (7:41)
Adam’s Background (14:47)
Michelin & James Beard (25:10)
Travel & Learning (29:24)
Boucheron's Methodology (31:09)
Cooking in Unfamiliar Places (36:41)
Opening Bucheron (42:58)
Winning the James Beard Award (46:51)
Advice for Success (51:54)
Minneapolis and ICE (56:19)
The Bear (1:03:02)
Eating at Home (1:05:07)
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