Tag: chef
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Marc Heu will open first cafe and third location at Alliance Française in Minneapolis
French-trained pastry chef Marc Heu will open a third location in the Twin Cities at the Alliance Française building in Minneapolis. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/news/marc-heu-patisserie-paris-new-cafe-alliance-francaise-minneapolis/
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Pastry chef Marc Heu announces new cafe in Minneapolis
An acclaimed French-Hmong pastry chef is bringing an abbreviated version of his patisserie to a cultural hub in Minneapolis. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/beverages/pastry-chef-marc-heu-announces-new-cafe-in-minneapolis/ar-AA27vuF3
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Acclaimed restaurant Diane’s Place expands this summer
Our restaurant is all about community, and this expansion allows us to welcome more guests and create new memories together,” said Diane Moua, owner and executive chef of Dia … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a244a01b7bf44c0a3b331902c28bc19&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kare11.com%2farticle%2fnews%2flocal%2fkare11-saturday%2facclaimed-restaurant-dianes-place-expands-this-summer-mn%2f89-97b4b4c4-8b2a-4c05-bc79-bb58751b434a&c=11346946621931555963&mkt=en-us
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Diane’s Place in northeast Minneapolis expands this summer
Chef Diane Moua’s Hmong restaurant is fresh off being named one of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/diane-s-place-in-northeast-minneapolis-expands-this-summer/vi-AA24ZpJj
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Minneapolis chef Diane Moua receives special recognition on ‘Good Morning America’
Diane Moua, the acclaimed chef behind the acclaimed Diane’s Place, received special recognition on “Good Morning America” Thursday morning. Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/minneapolis-chef-diane-moua-receives-201418324.html
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Chef Yia Vang announces engagement to former ‘Love Is Blind’ contestant
In a social media post this week, chef Yia Vang and former “Love Is Blind” contestant Amanda Burke announced that, after a year of dating, they are engaged. After meeting online, the couple got … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699158af018d4662b6ee082798707286&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fchef-yia-vang-announces-engagement-to-love-is-blind-contestant&c=4970537138203085682&mkt=en-us
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Hot Hmong Spot Diane’s Place Plots Bigger Digs in NE Minneapolis
Diane’s Place, the Hmong-American restaurant from chef Diane Moua in northeast Minneapolis, has quietly taken the first official step toward getting a little more elbow room. Recent city filings show … Full story: https://hoodline.com/2026/02/hot-hmong-spot-diane-s-place-plots-bigger-digs-in-ne-minneapolis/
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Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, per multiple reports . Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dianes-place-widely-praised-northeast-040932357.html
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Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, p … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6990072f062a4e1caf7a9794910f2936&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fdianes-place-the-widely-praised-northeast-minneapolis-restaurant-will-expand&c=15401323789026548637&mkt=en-us
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Hunting and cooking squirrels is in Yia Vang’s blood
The chef and Outdoor Channel host has hunted Burmese python in the Everglades and fished for alligator gar in Texas. It all started with squirrels. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6939aceeb92846c8a3fb97635a587b5f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhunting-and-cooking-squirrels-is-in-yia-vangs-blood%2f601529358&c=11159627988597746689&mkt=en-us
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This Chef Didn’t Know If He’d Live to 40. Three Surgeries Later, He’s Stronger and Fitter Than Ever.
A recipe for Hmnong spa chicken from chef Yia Vang. This high-protein meal is easy to make, good for fueling workouts, and healthy. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/chef-didn-t-know-d-161100802.html
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Minneapolis chef blends Hmong heritage and midwestern upbringing
James Beard Award finalist Yia Vang, discusses his Hmong heritage, his family and how they influenced his award-winning restaurant Vinai — one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/minneapolis-chef-blends-hmong-heritage-203111210.html
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The Dish: Man shares journey from refugee to acclaimed chef
Yia Vang, the chef behind the Minneapolis hot spot Vinai, says his restaurant is a love letter to his parents. He arrived in the U.S. as a refugee when he was a young boy. Now, he blends his Hmong … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/the-dish-man-shares-journey-from-refugee-to-acclaimed-chef/vi-AA1Q9OhX
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A Look Inside Diane’s Place, Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year
In this video, we took a tour of Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year: Diane’s Place! Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, chef Diane Moua combines her training as a pastry chef and her home roots … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/videos/look-inside-diane-place-food-193001569.html
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300 attend Farm to Fork feast
Organizers of a unique event in the heart of Friday deemed the “Taste of Tradition—Farm to Fork Feast” a success. “The event drew more than 300 attendees and featured acclaimed chef and storyteller … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/300-attend-farm-fork-feast-035900230.html
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a Madison Democratic Socialist, chef and bartender, is joining the growing Democratic field for governor — saying she hopes to be a relatable candidate who can bring working … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/state-rep-francesca-hong-bartender-101540845.html
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2 Minneapolis restaurants make NY Times list of the best in the country
Moua was a James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Midwest, and her restaurant was named Food & Wine’s restaurant of the year just last week. Meanwhile, Bûcheron grabbed a James Beard Award in June as the … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68c24f1ecf05484a910e04c09273777b&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2f2-minneapolis-restaurants-make-ny-times-list-of-the-best-in-the-country&c=6691818180606384867&mkt=en-us
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Minneapolis’ Diane’s Place named Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year
Chef Diane Moua opened the restaurant in 2024 with a focus on both sweet and savory dishes inspired by her Hmong background. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/09/02/minneapolis-dianes-place-named-food-wines-restaurant-of-the-year/