Food television is having a moment as a marketing channel — and Minnesota PBS just made a bet that two voices tell a richer regional story than one. For the first time in its run, the beloved series Relish will feature two hosts when Season 7 premieres in Spring 2027.
Acclaimed St. Paul chef Karyn Tomlinson and Rochester food storyteller Tiffany Alexandria will co-host the series, bringing two distinct perspectives to a show built around Minnesota’s food culture. For operators watching how local media shapes consumer appetite, it’s a signal worth noting: regional food storytelling is becoming a powerful engine for community connection and, ultimately, foot traffic.
Two Hosts, Two Perspectives
Tomlinson is the chef and owner of Myriel in St. Paul, where she blends Midwestern ingredients, French technique, and the food traditions of her Minnesota upbringing. Her cooking draws inspiration from the state’s farms, forests, and culinary heritage — a distinctly Minnesota lens on food and hospitality.
“I’m thrilled to join Relish and have the opportunity to explore the incredible food stories happening throughout Minnesota,” said Karyn Tomlinson. “Food tells us so much about who we are, where we come from, and what we value. I’m looking forward to meeting the people who are shaping Minnesota’s food culture and sharing those stories with viewers across the state.”
Based in Rochester, Alexandria is the founder of the Rochester Night Market, a community gathering that celebrates local food, culture, and connection. Originally from Taiwan, she uses food to share her cultural heritage and build connections among Minnesotans. Through pop-up dinners, dumpling classes, photography, and storytelling, she champions local, seasonal ingredients while supporting small businesses and sustainability.
“Food has always been one of my favorite ways to connect people and cultures,” said Tiffany Alexandria. “I’m excited to bring my perspective to Relish and to introduce viewers to the people, ingredients, traditions and stories that make Minnesota so special. There is so much happening beyond the places we already know, and I can’t wait to get out there and discover it together.”
Together, the pair bring complementary vantage points — drawing on their experiences in Minnesota’s food communities and connections to a range of cultures. Their shared curiosity is designed to help Relish explore the people, places, and traditions that make the state’s food culture distinctive, from established culinary destinations to unexpected stories in communities large and small.
Why It Matters
For restaurateurs, chefs, and food producers, regional public-media platforms like Relish are more than feel-good programming — they’re free, credible exposure that reaches local diners and buyers who trust the source. A dual-host format widens the aperture: two networks of relationships, two culinary points of view, and coverage that reaches “beyond the places we already know.”
That’s the practical takeaway. Operators in Minnesota — especially small businesses, immigrant-owned concepts, and farm-forward kitchens — should treat this as an opportunity to get on the radar of a series that explicitly celebrates local sourcing, seasonality, and cultural heritage. With Alexandria’s grassroots night-market network and Tomlinson’s farm-to-table credibility, the show is poised to spotlight exactly the kind of authentic, place-based stories that resonate with today’s diners.
More broadly, it reinforces a durable food-and-beverage trend: hospitality is increasingly told through story, heritage, and local food sourcing. Brands that can articulate why — the people, the origins, the traditions behind a dish — are the ones winning attention.
What to Watch Next
Season 7 of Relish will premiere on Minnesota PBS in Spring 2027. Additional details, including the premiere date and episode lineup, will be announced later. More information is available at MinnesotaPBS.org.
Watching how local food storytelling drives real-world traffic? See how other operators are turning heritage and immersion into a draw in our coverage of Chatti Restaurant introducing New York to one of India’s best-kept culinary secrets and Salvage City Supper Club’s immersive dining theater in Manhattan.
Is regional food TV a channel your business is tapping? Tell us how local media coverage has moved the needle for your restaurant or brand in the comments.
