Brandon Hoy, co-founder of Roberta’s Pizza, joins Tim on this episode of Niver Niver Land after discovering a clip of Tim talking about how different (and more difficult) the restaurant industry feels today compared to a decade ago. That moment sparked a deeper conversation. In this episode, Tim and Brandon talk about:  what it actually takes to run a restaurant right now  how trends and consumer behavior have shifted  the mindset required to stay in the game long-ter...

Canceling Wine Snobbery & Making Hospitality Feel Human Again with Amari Collins

PRESENTED BY LAND O LAKES FOODSERVICEWelcome to Niver Niver Land: a podcast that addresses massive change in the restaurant industry. The show is hosted by award-winning restaurateur Tim Niver – a local legend of Minnesota's Twin Cities – known for his involvement with fabled spots like Aquavit, Town Talk Diner, Saint Dinette, and Strip Club Meat &amp; Fish. Today, he runs&nbsp; Mucci's Italian in St. Paul. Tim sees a major problem with industry dialogue: nobody is having realistic conversations about the ongoing, unprecedented change. Many of those who work in the industry are still trying to wrap their heads around what has happened over the last two years. Today, Tim is ready to talk about these things – through his trademark wit and foolishness – so that we can better appreciate and preserve the cultural importance of restaurants.