“It’s super flattering,” said Zahm, who purchased Driftless Café with his wife, Ruthie Zahm, four years ago. Like all Journal Sentinel reporters, she buys all meals, accepts no gifts and is independent of all establishments she covers, working only for our readers. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts In this delicious episode of Discover Wisconsin, we visited the Lakely Restaurant in Eau Claire and tasked Chef Nathan Berg with The Kammerude Gouda Challenge using Comstock Creamery’s signature cheese.Then we headed to Viroqua to issue Chef Luke Zahm at the Driftless Cafe the Blue Cheese challenge, having him use Sid Cook’s ‘favorite cheese’, Glacier Penta Creme Blue Cheese. By  Carol Deptolla | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. VIROQUA — Driftless Cafe chef Luke Zahm, who has owned the downtown Viroqua establishment with his wife, Ruthie, since 2013, is among seven Wisconsin semifinalists in the best chef in Wisconsin | Driftless Cafe, ViroquaPopulation: 4,362There are restaurants that are farm-to-table, and then there are restaurants that don't know what's on the dinner menu until all the deliveries from nearby farms are in at around 4pm. From there Luke is invited to check-out Enos’ unique pig farm and their Harvest Moon farm dinner. By  Danielle Renwick for The New Food Economy | READ MORE, Craig and Connie Minowa of the band Cloud Cult had been living in Minneapolis and were looking to settle in a small, progressive town with a thriving food culture — a place to get “back to the land.”, By  Samara Kalk Derby for WSJ | READ MORE, Eric Hartwig and his son, Ernest, 3, pass Driftless Cafe during an afternoon walk in Viroqua. “I’ve enjoyed my guest role with 'Foodie' immensely; I can’t wait to continue to explore and create broader awareness of the culinary scene with viewers as permanent host of 'Wisconsin Foodie.' Photo by Amber Arnold, State Journal, Gazpacho topped with house-made mozzarella. The dairy farming industry had bottomed out, and these farmers were losing their century farms.. We purchased the Café in 2013 with the idea that we could create a restaurant that was about more than just food – we wanted to showcase the amazing farmers and food artisans that call this place home. Zahm took over Driftless Cafe with his wife, Ruthie, in 2013 and was a semifinalist in the best chef: Midwest category of the James Beard Awards in 2017. Across the way is a stately, neo-classical revival style bank built in 1908. When I think of my schedule being chaotic, she definitely carries more than her fair share of weight. WHY: The Driftless Café, owned by Ruthie Zahm and her chef husband Luke, is a small town cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin, that feels as if buoyant hipsters snuck in and staged an ongoing pop-up dining concept. Luke Zahm grew up in La Farge, Wisconsin- a rural community in the heart of Vernon County with a population of 775 residents. Consultez le profil complet sur LinkedIn et découvrez les relations de Lucas, ainsi que des emplois dans des entreprises similaires. First, there’s the dramatically carved landscape, a breathtaking roller coaster of hills, valleys and vistas that locals probably learn to take for granted, but here’s hoping they don’t. The ribs are such a crowd … Submit your best image of the year to Your Best Shot 2020, and share your "worst" image in Your Worst Shot 2020:) After working in Chicago, he made his way to kitchens in Madison. From left to right, chefs Luke Zahm (Driftless Café), Kevin Micheli (Charmant) and Anthony Swartwout (The Mint). “I love being completely immersed in the culture of the Driftless through its farms, food and people,” Zahm, owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wis., said. The Stoughton spot led by chef Sean Crowley and wife Nancy Crowley creates a white tablecloth feel in each to-go box. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to Andy Hatch and Luke Zahm for welcoming us into their worlds with open arms (and more than a few nibbles of Wisconsin cheese.) Today on Rootstock Radio, we’re speaking with Luke Zahm, chef and owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. The longtime host of the "Wisconsin Foodie" TV show is stepping down, and a chef from Viroqua is taking his place starting with the 2020 season. While production for this season has been going on, Zahm has out of necessity stepped away from the restaurant somewhat, but he is unworried as he says he has been “blessed with an amazing staff” and that his wife, who runs the restaurant with him, has been key to keeping things going smoothly. You can follow them on Instagram and listen to some of their stuff on their website, wearedean.com. Today on Rootstock Radio, we’re speaking with Luke Zahm, chef and owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. ‎Music: it's good. “For my staff ... we tell them all the time that people are paying attention to what we’re doing, the food we’re making, the impact on the community.” Apr 14, 2017 - VIROQUA — Driftless Cafe chef Luke Zahm, who has owned the downtown Viroqua establishment with his wife, Ruthie, since 2013, is among seven Wisconsin semifinalists in the best chef in In 2013, Zahm and his wife Ruthie took ownership of Driftless Café and began applying their version of a farm-to-table philosophy that works to incorporate seasonal ingredients while minimizing the distance between the farm and the diner’s plate. Fork. by Steve Cahalan for the LACROSSE TRIBUNE | READ MORE. © 2021 www.jsonline.com. In her visits, she usually brings along other diners to sample as many flavors as possible. Cherek said he has a long slate of projects, including a radio series with WUWM-FM (89.7) on heritage restaurants, a chef demonstration series at Madison Area Technical College with food-service equipment-maker Vollrath Co., podcasts, speaking appearances and dinner-series events. Forage, Fish, Eat. All rights reserved. With buildings lining the road into town, it’s the very picture of Main Street, America. "I grew up in La Farge and had a paper route in the 80's. In fact, Luke is a two-time Edible Madison Local Hero Award winner, and a James Beard Foundation semi-finalist for Best Chef Midwest in 2017. HOURSTHURS-SAT 11A-3PM LUNCH 5PM-9PM DINNERSUNDAY BRUNCH 9A-1PMKITCHEN CLOSED FROM 3 TO 5 PM T-Fr and 4 - 5PM Sat. “That was the light bulb for me,” he says. Vernon County has the second-highest concentration of organic farms in the United States.”, by Clay Riness for L.I.N.K. We're 100% free for everything! Vernon County, where the restaurant is located, is said to have one of the highest concentrations of organic farms in the country. Chef Luke Zahm, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Ruthie, works closely with nearby farms; the restaurant is amid the highest concentration of organic farms in the country. “Those stories are what fuel my creative passion for cooking.”. It features many ingredients that are the stars of the summer garden, with an eclectic twist. Zahm took over Driftless Cafe with his wife, Ruthie, in 2013 and was a semifinalist in the best chef: Midwest category of the James Beard Awards in 2017. The farm-to-table focus and dedication to local producers is what makes Driftless Café worth the nearly two-hour drive from Madison to Viroqua. Join outdoor guide Keith Warnke to explore the edible outdoors of Muscoda. As such, dinner menus are finalized just hours before the meal is served. Photo by Peter Thomson, La Crosse Tribune. Dinner menus are created on a day-to-day basis, so the freshest local ingredients can be incorporated accordingly. Criminal or Civil Court records found on Luke's Background Report Criminal or Civil Court records found on Luke's Family, Friends, Neighbors, or Classmates View Details. While growing up in a small town in western Wisconsin, he worked as a car hop and spent time as a “certified sandwich artist” before moving away to pursue music. When he's not working as a side man in a variety of killer bands, Luke joins his wife Rachael to form the excellent songwriting duo DEAN!. His menu is ever changing, but his commitment to the community stays constant. 1 Profile Search Follow. Chef Zahm’s menu is all heart, strained through a nouvelle cuisine-farmboy aesthetic. Luke Zahm, a James Beard Award semifinalist and the owner of Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, ... Zahm and his wife have operated Driftless Cafe since 2013. Luke Zahm grew up in La Farge, Wisconsin- a rural community in the heart of Vernon County with a population of 775 residents. Luke Zahm is the host of “Wisconsin Foodie,” which airs on Wisconsin Public Television. They're going to be SO talented," Zahm said. … I am most proud of the crucial role I played in getting the show's initial funding, through my relationship with Jennifer and Joe Bartolotta, as well as the episodes I co-produced, including the show's only episode concerned with food insecurity," Cherek said. Luke and Ruthie Zahm, own Driftless Cafe in Viroqua. Jedi Council Forums > Star Wars Books, Comics, and Expanded Universe > Literature > Welcome to the new boards! Feb 26, 2017 - VIROQUA — Driftless Cafe chef Luke Zahm, who has owned the downtown Viroqua establishment with his wife, Ruthie, since 2013, is among seven Wisconsin semifinalists in the best chef in Originally, every single little outskirt community had their own creamery. For Season 12 (airing locally Thursday nights at 9:30 p.m. on MPTV Channel 10), Arthur Ircink, the producer and brainchild of “Wisconsin Foodie,” crafted a new introduction and debuted new host Luke Zahm—a James Beard Best Chef Midwest semifinalist who co-owns Driftless Café in Viroqua, Wis., with his wife, Ruthie. Spoon. An elegant, turn-of-the-century former hotel bearing the name FORTNEY sits at the corner of Main and West Court Street. The farm-to-table focus and dedication to local producers is what makes Driftless Café worth the nearly two-hour drive from Madison to Viroqua. 4,362). 4,362). A conversation with Luke Zahm. frederick zahm is on Mixcloud. Zahm also hosts “Wisconsin Foodie” on PBS Wisconsin. One Wisconsin name was new: chef Luke Zahm, co-owner of Driftless Café in the small town of Viroqua, two hours west of Madison. This episode's outro soloist is Portland fiddle player Luke Price. By Vanessa Herald for EDIBLE MADISON | READ MORE. She keeps the café functioning, is a fantastic mother of three, and also holds down a job as a part time RN for UW-La Crosse. He trained as a chef at top restaurants in Madison, two hours away, and soon he and his wife Ruthie, 38 and also from Vernon County, dreamed of starting a place of their own. Zahm lives in Avalanche with his wife and three children: Ava, 12, Ben, 11 and Silas, 4. He recently named Mary Kastman as executive chef to oversee daily operations at Driftless Cafe while Zahm spends time away with "Wisconsin Foodie." He came home to cook for the town of 4,362 and took over the Driftless Café with Ruthie Zahm, his wife, in 2013. He and his wife Ruthie bought the Driftless Café in 2013. In this interview, he discusses his experiences growing up in Vernon County, the importance of community supported agriculture, and the influence of the University of Wisconsin, among other things. Photo by Drew Shonka. Situated in the Driftless region (where there is a higher concentration of organic farms than anywhere in the state), the cafe is a magnet for locals and visitors alike who appreciate rustic cuisine and sustainable ingredients grown nearby. She noted that he is the president of Viroqua's Chamber of Commerce, among other roles. Driftless Cafe, like the show, has a local focus; the restaurant buys the majority of its ingredients from within a 100-mile radius of the restaurant. Photos | Summary | Follow. In 2011, as they were weighing their options, Zahm visited the visited the Culinary Institute of America, in … All of us are just trying to get through the day— be good people, spouses, parents, friends, citizens. RELATED:Milwaukee's Top 30 restaurants for 2018, plus 20 more good eats, RELATED:Kyle Cherek, TV's Wisconsin foodie, talks more than he cooks, RELATED:James Beard nominee returned to his roots with Driftless Cafe. Luke Zahm grew up in La Farge, Wisconsin- a rural community in the heart of Vernon County with a population of 775 residents. Eventually, he realized that all the great chefs were sourcing their fresh foods from the Driftless Region … from his people. There are currently 33 undergraduate residence halls at the University of Notre Dame, including 32 active residence halls and Pangborn Hall, which serves as a transition dorm when residence halls undergo construction.Several of the halls are historic buildings which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Luke has 6 jobs listed on their profile. Chef Luke Zahm shares a delicious recipe that he's adapted from from his time at Lombardino's. Luke Zahm grew up in La Farge, Wisconsin- a rural community in the heart of Vernon County with a population of 775 residents. Luke Zahm, a James Beard Award semifinalist and the owner of Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, ... Zahm and his wife have operated Driftless Cafe since 2013. But then, Zahm, 37, developed a passion for food. Hand planted crops at Second Cloud on the Left Farm, La Farge. Photo by Jim Klousia. “It’s super flattering,” said Zahm, who purchased Driftless Café with his wife, Ruthie Zahm, four years ago. Photo by Drew Shonka. Luke Zahm loves his community. Jedi Council Forums. Viroqua’s Driftless Cafe is among the Wisconsin restaurants to have racked up nine nomination for this year’s James Beard Awards, which is the highest honor in the industry. Luke Zahm, University of Madison Alumni 2003, was nominated for James Beard Award in 2017. The kitchen is in the hands of newly hired chef Mary Kastman. Luke Zahm, and his wife Ruthie Zahm (University of Wisconsin Madison alumni 2002) own The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, WI. Zahm took over Driftless Cafe with his wife, Ruthie, in 2013 and was a semifinalist in the best chef: Midwest category of the James Beard Awards in 2017. The relationships the show has fostered remain some of my most cherished," Cherek said in an email. Zahm takes over for Kyle Cherek, the show’s longtime familiar face. Luke Zahm, the host of Wisconsin Foodie, joined us to cook up Venison Osso Buco. They're a Romeo and Juliet of sorts, separated by a span of asphalt and concrete. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts Kastman, a graduate of Madison Area Technical College's culinary program, most recently worked in Cambridge, Mass., at Oleana, a Turkish restaurant that's received national attention. Working at Lombardino’s and making trips to the Dane County Farmers Market both helped him appreciate his Wisconsin roots. with Luke Zahm, owner of Viroqua’s Driftless Cafe. Those who don't want to want to muddy themselves in the woods, head to local farm stands and grocery stores to stock up. — K.C. Milwaukee's Top 30 restaurants for 2018, plus 20 more good eats, Kyle Cherek, TV's Wisconsin foodie, talks more than he cooks, James Beard nominee returned to his roots with Driftless Cafe, Journal Sentinel Food & Home page on Facebook, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Zahm adds that it is particularly exciting for … Chef Luke Zahm travels to Sheboygan, home to world-class Brats and Hard Rolls. “We will continue to break bread as friends, and he will always be a part of the 'Foodie' family even as we continue to learn, grow and expand our culinary horizons.”. Chef Luke Zahm has been called a sort of “Prodigal Chef.” He grew up in the Driftless Region of Southwest Wisconsin, moved around gaining important and transformative cooking experience, and finally decided to move back to the area, settling his family in the small town of Viroqua, Wisconsin (pop. “It’s super flattering,” said Zahm, who purchased Driftless Café with his wife, Ruthie Zahm, four years ago. “As a kid growing up in a small, rural town in Wisconsin, I found my identity in food,” Zahm said in Monday's announcement. "One of my highest honors was to tell the stories of Wisconsin's culinary talents, makers, artisans and farmers as the host of 'Wisconsin Foodie.' Great restaurants usually begin with a chef, and so it is with Viroqua’s Driftless Café. Luke Zahm. Photo by Megan Monday, Ruthie&Luke Zahm. She investigates the dining scene anonymously, to make sure she's getting the same experience that the rest of us receive. "They truly are our two little miracles," the couple said. Or they just go to Driftless Cafe in Viroqua. Find Rebecca Zahm for free! Zahm is the owner and head chef of Driftless Cafe, which he has operated with his wife in Viroqua, Wisconsin since 2013. Luke Zahm left Vernon County, a farming region in southwestern Wisconsin, as soon as he could. Saying Luke is merely chef and owner of this small-town farm-to-table favorite doesn’t do his work justice. Luke Zahm's Reputation Profile. Follow her on Twitter at @mkediner or Instagram at @mke_diner. Look here for the blog and social media accounts: Instagram & Facebook. One Wisconsin name was new: chef Luke Zahm, co-owner of Driftless Café in the small town of Viroqua, two hours west of Madison. “Kyle was the first face of 'Wisconsin Foodie' and played an integral role in helping thousands of Wisconsinites fall in love with local food and culinary culture,” Arthur Ircink, founder and director of the show, said in the announcement. 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