What's Happening

Between opening a new restaurant in downtown Stillwater and spending time on the national stage (as a winner on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” and a contestant on the latest season of Bravo’s “Top Chef”), Chef Justin Sutherland has had a stellar year and a lot on his plate. And the momentum isn’t slowing anytime soon: He and a local hospitality group announced that Sutherland is taking over all eight of its St. Paul restaurants: Handsome Hog, Eagle Street, Fitzgerald’s, Public Kitchen, Green Lantern, OxCart, Ox Rooftop and Gray Duck.

“I loved learning all those tricks, how to make food pretty for live television,” Sutherland says now. “That food and TV mix, I learned a lot.” -Pioneer Press.

Executive Chef with 10 years of experience. Currently the Owner and Executive chef at Momma's Kitchen and the Executive Chef at Gold Room Restaurant and Lounge. Energetic culinary professional with a blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills.

"I have had the pleasure to work some of America’s top events."

Such events as, but not limited to:

-2008 Republican convention

-Best Buy Gala (3,500 plated dinner)

-2016 Ryder Cup of golf

-College football games 2016 Bedlam game (OU vs OSU)

-Private dinners for Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Magic Johnson and Muhammed Ali 

-Tennis U.S Open in New York and many more ... 

Everson Griffen is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was selected in the fourth round and 100th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft after playing college football at USC.

We were honored to have him as an guest. He left an unmeasurable impression on all the kids. Encouraging  them to keep fighting and he'd be with him all the way!

One Outreach: Hey Everson, do you want volunteer your time with the kids at  the Children's Hospital on Christmas?

Everson: Yeah sure! Anything for the kids.

It was that simple. He's a great guy!

Ashley auditioned for NBC’s 5th Season of The Voice. Her blind audition compelled all four celebrity coaches to turn their chairs and vie for her to be on their team. Ashley chose Team Adam and went on to become a top contestant on the show. After her participation on the The Voice, Ashley returned home to begin working on her second body of work which would later be known as Be You.  Ashley released Be You in March of  2015.

In 2014, Ashley was chosen “Best Vocalist (Female)” by one of the most respected news and entertainment sources in her hometown, City Pages, for their annual Best of the Twin Cities magazine issue.

Always a dreamer and determined woman, Ashley is working to spread feel-good music to the masses, with dreams of one day realizing Cee-Lo Green’s 2013 prediction that he would be routing for Ashley “front row at the Grammys!”

And she is on her way! Her music is making its way to listeners all over the world. With fans in over 37 different countries, Ashley DuBose's music (leading the count is her hit single "Intoxicated")  has amassed just under 5 million streams online through outlets such as Spotify, YouTube and Soundcloud.

Rayo is a young up and coming artist who has amazing talent in a lot of areas. At the age of 16 she is climbing the Minnesota scene and is starting to capture attention Nationally in the performing arts field. Some of her accolades include: Being featured as Annie in A Magic Tree House: A Night In New Orleans  (Stages theater).

◦ sings with MacPhail Community Youth Choir and Ensemble

◦  featured as Fantine in Les Mis at DeLaSalle Highschool.

"I've always loved to sing since I was a baby, and always will!" -Rayo