It was a pleasure to have Ann Kim with me for this second episode of Food Under Fire. She's gained renown for her pizza spots across the Twin Cities Metro in Minnesota: Pizzeria Lola, Hello Pizza, and Young Joni. In May 2019, Ann won "Best Chef Midwest" from the James Beard Association.
Her fourth restaurant, a highly anticipated Mexican spot called Sooki & Mimi, was slated for a July opening. This is no longer the case, yet construction and development are expected to continue. Despite the uncertainty, Ann has proven to be not only a courageous leader but also a vulnerable human being during the coronavirus pandemic.
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All of Ann's restaurants have shifted their hours and business models. Learn more below.
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Pizzeria Lola: Takeaway is the only available option at this time. However, delivery is coming in the near future. You can order online or via phone.
Order online: https://pizzerialola.patronpath.com/
Order via phone: 612.424.8338
Monday - Thursday 4 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8:30 pm
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Hello Pizza: Both takeaway and delivery are available.
Order online: shorturl.at/ikpW6
Order via phone: 952.303.4514
Wednesday to Sunday: 4 pm - 8 pm
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Young Joni: Only takeaway will be available via phone. The lines open at 2 pm.
Order here: 612.345.5719
Wednesday & Thursday 4 pm – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday 4 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm
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Save Restaurants Campaign: If you’re looking to be part of the broader effort to save the hospitality industry, visit www.saverestaurants.com — it’s run by the Independent Restaurant Coalition and you can sign up for their newsletter, which will offer tools and strategies on how you can help. Plus, there are also resources to keep up-to-date on industry progress and forms you can fill out to reach your local lawmakers.
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Music: "What True Self, Feels Bogus, Let's Watch Jason X" by Jason Zabriskie
Courtesy of YouTube Audio Library