Relish Presents

Two chefs find inspiration for the future by building on the wisdom of the past. Chef Alex Roberts relies on lessons learned and the strength of his team to keep his longstanding restaurants thriving. And Chef Lachelle Cunningham puts an ancestral tradition at the heart of her personal healing journey and uses food to educate and impact others.

Two chefs find personal history, traditions and identity in food. A DNA test leads Chef Mecca Bos on a personal and culinary journey into her own identity. Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard relies on the dishes of her childhood to keep her connected to her home country, Guatemala.

Local Chefs use food to build community connection. For Chef Karyn Tomlinson, knowing where her food comes from is a key ingredient in the delicious dishes she serves at her restaurant. And Chefs Mateo and Erin Mackbee bring 100-year-old Cajun/Creole family recipes to small-town Minnesota in hopes of building community.