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Author Archives: Mecca Bos

Mecca Bos is a longtime Twin Cities based food writer and professional chef. She spends her time precariously balancing between the two. Tacos and thinking of travel are hobbies. Read more of her work: patreon.com/meccabos
Posted inBUSINESS & WORK

Kamal Mohamed wants to serve new, Ethiopian-inspired food at his dining spot, StepChld. He also wants to throw out the old, tyrannical ways of running a restaurant.

by Mecca Bos

The northeast Minneapolis restaurant reflects founder Kamal Mohamed’s guiding principles. There is no “I” in StepChld, whose dishes reflect the creativity of the whole staff, not just one chef. And its food and atmosphere aim to feed the soul. Kamal describes the cuisine as “music you can eat.”