Niver Niver Land

Jon Murray on People-First Hospitality and How We Change the Industry Forever

Jon Murray, founder of Noko and Kase in East Nashville, joins Tim on Niver Niver Land for a conversation about what it actually takes to build restaurants around people f

Joe Rolle on Dario, Punk Rock, and Fighting for Restaurants

Chef and Dario founder Joe Rolle joins Tim on Niver Niver Land for a raw, funny, and deeply personal conversation about food, survival, craft, and what it takes to keep a

Matt Jennings on Reinvention, Recovery, and Building Better Restaurants

Chef, author, restaurateur, and MAJC co-founder Matt Jennings joins Tim on Niver Niver Land for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to grow, fail, rebu

Canceling Wine Snobbery & Making Hospitality Feel Human Again with Amari Collins

This week on Niver Niver Land, we sit down with Amari Collins, also known as Vin Dealer, a wine personality and cultural force helping reshape how people experience wine.

Restaurants, Reality, and Not Martyring Ourselves with Brandon Hoy (Roberta's Pizza)

Brandon Hoy, co-founder of Roberta’s Pizza, joins Tim on this episode of Niver Niver Land after discovering a clip of Tim talking about how different (and more difficult)

Surviving the Shifts of Restaurant Ownership with Abe Gessesse (Hyacinth)

Chef-owner Abe Gessesse of Hyacinth in St. Paul joins Tim on this episode of Niver Niver Land for a conversation about what it really takes to run a restaurant today. Ab

On Timelines and Through Lines: A Restaurateur’s Perspective on an Industry in Flux

We bring this episode to you today with a heavy heart. Following the tragic killing of Renee Good by ICE officers and the subsequent unrest unfolding across Minneapolis a

Niver Niver Land LIVE: featuring Jeff Rogers and Breanna Evans of Wrecktangle Pizza

This episode of Niver Niver Land features a high-energy live recording from the Falling Knife Brewing Company taproom, where host Tim Niver sits down with the duo behind

Jasmine Weiser Kaysen: Closing Edward's Dessert Kitchen & Chasing New Beginnings

NiverNiverLand is sponsored by Land O’Lakes Foodservice. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also

Zen Box Izakaya: Exit Interview with Owners John Ng and Lina Goh

NiverNiverLand is sponsored by Land O’Lakes Foodservice. You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also

Ed Porter: On The Art of Cooking and Rapping and Being Human

Ed Porter is a creative storyteller who moves fluidly between the worlds of food, music, and media. Born in Mount Vernon and raised in The Bronx, Ed’s journey took him f

Saturday Dumpling Co: From Dumpling Home Cooks to Business Owners

Yo, fam! Peter Bian and Linda Cao, the founders of Saturday Dumpling Co., join us on Niver Niver Land to unpack their journey: from making frozen dumplings during the pa

Jonathan Janssen, GM of Vinai: Operating the Most Celebrated Restaurant in the Midwest

Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice - What up, fam?? Jonathan Janssen, General Manager and Partner at Vinai, joins me to share what it’s been like to run one of

Jason Hansen & Peter Sebastian: Building Restaurants with Heart

Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice - What up, fam! Jason Hansen and Peter Sebastian join us to trace their restaurant journey, from the cozy Southern European

Does Marcus Samuelsson Ever Sleep?

Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice - Hey fam! Today’s guest needs no introduction — but we’re going to give him one anyway. Marcus Samuelsson is one of the mo

Diane Moua and Heather Mady: What It's Like To Operate The Hottest Restaurant In Town (Diane's Place)

Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice -- Chef Diane Moua built her reputation as one of the Twin Cities’ most respected pastry chefs. Now, with her own restaurant

I Finally Got My Parents on the Pod... [SEASON PREMIERE]

I have a Substack now! This is a great place to keep up to date on the show, what I'm doing, and where I'm eating. Click here to subscribe. -- Hey, ya'll

Michelle Rabin: Working with Matty Matheson and Navigating Internet Fame

Michelle is a Toronto-based culinary producer, food stylist, and recipe developer. Find her on IG @michellerabin.

Gavin Kaysen: Striving for Excellence

Gavin Kaysen is a nationally, regionally, and locally renowned chef based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excited to announce a new sponsorship with

The Internet Changed this Chef's Life (feat. @chefreactions)

@chefreactions is a renowned internet personality who has made a name for himself commentating on cooking videos on TikTok and Instagram. -- Hey, fam! We’re super excit