Presented by Land O'Lakes Foodservice

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Chef Diane Moua built her reputation as one of the Twin Cities’ most respected pastry chefs. Now, with her own restaurant — Diane’s Place in Northeast Minneapolis — she’s blending Hmong tradition, fine-dining experience, and personal history into something entirely new.

In this episode, Tim sits down with Diane and General Manager Heather Ann Mady to talk about the heart behind the food, the story behind the space, and the messy beauty of opening a restaurant that actually means something. They cover everything from mentorship and identity to managing chaos, caring for staff, and what it takes to make people feel seen the moment they walk through the door.

If you’ve ever worked in hospitality — or just love places where food and soul meet — this one’s for you.

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NiverNiverLand is sponsored by Land O’Lakes.

You might be familiar with Land O'Lakes Butter and cheese in the grocery aisle, but did you know they also sell dairy products developed to perform in foodservice kitchens? If you're a chef or operator in the industry, check out their offerings like Extra Melt® cheese sauces, shreds, and loaves - providing creamy, melty, crave-able appeal for your menu from smashburgers to baked mac and cheese to signature queso…and so much more.

Farmer-owned since 1921, choosing Land O'Lakes® products for your kitchen helps support more than 1,000 Land O’Lakes farmer-owners.

https://www.landolakesfoodservice.com/