Steven Brown, Tilia (Minneapolis)

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A hearty entrée served with carrots, marinated kohlrabi, and a Choron sauce, Chef Brown arranges the bison into a plate that is both controlled and haphazard. The visual effect is of a natural formation, with delicantly layered pink masses and orange limbs that create tiny crevices and hidden pools. As the dish is eaten, small nondescript chunks of kohlrabi are exposed, offering a surprising punch of flavor.