Lucas Almendinger relies on craftsmanship and innovation to perfect his dishes. For him, every detail counts.He grew up in western South Dakota, but after graduation moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. In studying guitar making, he learned to appreciate the detail-oriented responsibility of a craftsman. After Arizona, he relocated to Minneapolis and worked as a cabinetmaker for seven years before deciding to explore a kitchen career. He first worked for free at W.A. Frost and Company, a job that eventually led to full-time. After a year, he left to
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