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Kim Bartmann
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Kim Bartmann is CEO of The Bartmann Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She has built her career as a restaurateur and keeps her pace in check with her own line: “I’ve got a busy job, many outlets for creativity, and two small children— so no slumps allowed. However, when I need to recharge, I spend time alone.” She studied at the University of Minnesota.
At a Glance Her advice on resilience is direct: “Fall seven times; stand up eight.” She has also said, “I would say that to continue to have the restaurant scene here grow and evolve, we have to support small family farmers.”
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Kim's signature dishes include Red Stag Supperclub, Tiny Diner, Barbette, Trapeze, and Book Club.
In Their Words “I’ve got a busy job, many outlets for creativity, and two small children— so no slumps allowed. However, when I need to recharge, I spend time alone.” “I would say that to continue to have the restaurant scene here grow and evolve, we have to support small family farmers.”
Profile updated July 2026
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Who is Kim Bartmann?
She is the CEO of The Bartmann Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and a restaurateur.
What is Kim Bartmann known for?
She is known for leading the group and for saying, “I would say that to continue to have the restaurant scene here grow and evolve, we have to support small family farmers.”
Where does Kim Bartmann work?
She works at The Bartmann Group in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.



