Chef Gavin Kaysen is the award-winning chef and owner of Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis known for transforming the Twin Cities dining scene with acclaimed restaurants including Spoon and Stable, Demi, and Mara Restaurant and Bar. Since returning to his Midwestern roots in 2014, he has redefined dining in the region while mentoring the next generation of culinary talent. Now renowned for his commitment to culinary excellence and mentorship, Kaysen continues to broaden his impact with new partnerships and openings that will be announced in 2025.

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Kaysen is a two-time James Beard Award winner (Rising Star Chef 2008, Best Chef: Midwest 2018). In 2024, Food & Wine magazine featured Kaysen saying “How One Chef Has Changed the Midwestern Culinary Landscape.” His restaurants also continue to receive national and international recognition—Demi joined the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection in 2024, while both Demi and Spoon and Stable were nominated for James Beard “Best New Restaurant.” 

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Beyond restaurants, Kaysen co-founded KZ ProVisioning with Chef Andrew Zimmern, is President of Team USA for Ment'or, and has served as a producer and judge for multiple TV shows. His second self-published book, The Synergy Series, is scheduled to debut in May 2025.