Jametta Raspberry is an award-winning chef disrupting the status quo of Minnesota dining with verve, thought-provoking discussions, and anything-but-boring food for over 16 years.
“We don't define our cuisine; it's presenting food as a way to bring people together and connect people across all cultures and races and genders and things like that. That's kind of what "gristle" means—it doesn't mean this literal thing. We're represented by different kinds of people graciously believing that this can be a shift, or at least help shift the culture a little bit. It's really important to intentionally try to make that space safe for everyone.”
Read the full interview of Chef Jametta from Vice.
Building House of Gristle
Jametta has worked in some of the most-lauded kitchens in Minneapolis and founded her very own House of Gristle that’s a popular pop-up and catering operation. She’s known for bold flavors, flawless technique, and a voracious curiosity, driven to learn and share her wealth of knowledge. Passionate about social change, she also mentors women through the Ramsey County Correctional Facility Culinary Arts program in hopes of bypassing the prison pipeline system.
Whether working one-on-one with high-profile clients to provide curated meals for home use, nutrition to boost vitality, melding with a team inside a corporate kitchen, or hosting exciting events as part of House of Gristle, she is always a valued member of any culinary team she’s a part of. Jametta was just recognized by the Charlie Awards, Minneapolis’ own food world version of the Oscars, as a Rising Star.