The Synergy Series by Gavin Kaysen
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- ISBN 10 8218443142
- ISBN 13 9798218443146
- Published May 25 2025
- Format Hardcover
- Page Count 224
- Language English
- Countries United States
- Publisher Self-published
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James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen announces the Spring 2025 release of his second self-published book, "The Synergy Series", offering unprecedented access to a compilation of the personal stories, philosophies, and recipes of 25 of America's most influential chefs. The book emerges from an innovative dinner series by the same name, which Kaysen launched in 2016 at his Minneapolis restaurant Spoon and Stable. In the past 10 years, The Synergy Series events have raised over $300,000 for a variety of local and national charitable causes. Through stunning photography, intimate narratives, and distinctive recipes, the book aims to inspire culinary professionals and food enthusiasts while supporting the next generation of cooks in America. All proceeds from the sale of “The Synergy Series” book will benefit Ment'or, a nonprofit organization devoted to inspiring culinary excellence in young professionals. Copies of “The Synergy Series,” released through Chef Kaysen’s Spoon Thief Publishing, can be pre-ordered on GavinKaysen.com starting on March 5, 2025 ($50).Featured chefs include: April Bloomfield, Christopher Kostow, Curtis Stone, Daniel Boulud, Daniel Humm, Daniela Soto-Innes, Dominique Crenn, Grant Achatz, James Kent, Jeremy Fox, John Shields, Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, Kristen Kish, Ludo Lefebvre, Marcus Samuelsson, Mei Lin, Michael Anthony, Michael Solomonov, Michael White, Missy Robbins, Nancy Silverton, Sean Brock, Thomas Keller, and Traci Des Jardins.
The 224-page book, with photography by renowned food photographer Bonjwing Lee and Libby Anderson, demonstrates how Minneapolis-based restaurant Spoon and Stable has become a hub for national influence outside traditional food capitals while establishing a successful model for chef collaboration and charitable giving. Each chapter is dedicated to one chef and combines three elements: stories of the chef's dinner at Spoon and Stable; a recipe from the chef; and either a letter from or about the chef. Some chapters include a transcript from "Dialogue," a companion event to The Synergy Series dinners in recent years. Born from the recognition that the most valuable conversations often happen after service, Dialogue has served as a forum for The Synergy Series chefs' most candid conversations. Moderated by leadership coach Alison Arth, and held for an intimate audience in Minneapolis, Dialogues have served as a forum for the participating chefs to share stories of their struggles, triumphs, and hopes for the future of their profession in ways rarely captured outside of the kitchen.
