MINNEAPOLIS JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALISTS

MINNEAPOLIS JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALISTS

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Page H537] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MINNEAPOLIS JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALISTS (Ms. OMAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. OMAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate three downtown Minneapolis restaurants on their achievement of being named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Award. Minneapolis has one of the best food scenes in the country, and that is exemplified by these recognitions from the James Beard Foundation. Spoon and Stable is nominated for outstanding restaurant. They have a been a hallmark of the North Loop for over a decade, extending a fusion of French and local cultures through cuisine. Vinai and Bucheron, both established in 2024, are nominated for the best new restaurant. Vinai features Hmong culture, stories, and ritual through food. Bucheron presents French-American fusion, while pulling inspiration from rural Minnesotan culture. All of these restaurants are doing incredible work expanding Minneapolis' culture and food scene, and we are very proud of the work they have done to achieve this honor. ____________________