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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