James Beard Foundation

Spoon and Stable

Spoon and Stable earns James Beard Award semifinalist nod for Outstanding Restaurant 2025

11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards, a historic showing

“It’s incredible to see how important Minneapolis has become to the national food scene,” said Gavin Kaysen, whose restaurant Spoon and Stable was recognized.

Kaysen’s first Minneapolis restaurant earned the recognition a decade after being a Best New Restaurant nominee.

“It’s really exciting. I love it, too, because it’s about the whole entity of the space and the team. I love that it celebrates everyone that has helped contribute to the restaurant,” said Kaysen.