Gavin Kaysen is the award-winning chef and founder of Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis, known for his nationally acclaimed restaurants and commitment to the craft of hospitality. His North Loop ventures include Spoon and Stable, a James Beard Award finalist; Demi, an intimate 20-seat tasting experience; and Bellecour Bakery & Bistro, along with Bellecour Bakery & Café in Edina. He also leads Mara at the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. A two-time James Beard Award winner and author of At Home and The Synergy Series, Kaysen continues to honor his first love, classic French cooking, through the spirit and flavors of Bellecour. He will soon open The Merchant Room, a new restaurant at the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, in Naples, Florida.
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