TWIN CITIES
EATSS

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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About Eatss

A Night Where Culture Comes to Life

Minnesota is home to eleven Tribal Nations and carries a rich Indigenous history spanning generations. This December, we invite you to experience that history and culture in a powerful, unforgettable way.

Twin Cities EATSS is a one-night celebration of Indigenous excellence—bringing together extraordinary food, art, music, storytelling, and conversation, all under one roof at the iconic Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis.

Taking place on Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2026, EATSS is more than an evening out. It is an opportunity to celebrate Native culture, amplify Indigenous voices, and invest in the future of Native communities.

Every dollar raised supports scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students, helping the next generation of Indigenous leaders pursue higher education and build brighter futures.

Come hungry. Come curious. Come ready to celebrate.

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Featured Chefs

Community. Food. Artistry. All at One Table.

Immerse yourself in millennia of Native cooking traditions, and indulge your tastebuds with cuisine from the best Native chefs in the country.

Chef Andrea Condes

ANDEAN Chef

Chef Andrea Condes is an Andean Native born in Caracas Venezuela. Condes is using food to trace her own culture while educating the public about the expansive world of Indigenous food systems. After being classically trained as a pastry chef at The Culinary Institute of America, Condes started exploring Indigenous flavors and origins independently for her business Four Directions Cuisine, LLC which launched in Denver, CO., in November 2017.

The four main pillars of her business are sourcing locally, sourcing Indigenously, education and community work. In Condes’s interpretation of Indigenous cuisine, she starts cultural conversations and serves up her firsthand experiences in the form of food.

Four Directions Cuisine is available for professional and Indigenous education events including keynote speeches, lectures, and demonstrations. Other available services include private catering, wholesale and retail sales.

Chef Nathan Davis

TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA

A classically trained chef from Le Cordon Bleu, Nathan Davis has built a career that merges his deep cultural roots with his expertise in culinary arts. With a passion for Indigenous cuisine, Nathan founded the A’Wiisinin Food Truck, where he showcases a unique fusion of classical and traditional food knowledge. He is also the founder and CEO of Indigenous Consulting, where he provides expertise in policy and economic development, and government communication for Indigenous communities.

Beyond his culinary and business ventures, Nathan is deeply connected to his heritage through hunting, fishing, and trapping—skills he actively shares with others in his community. His commitment to cultural preservation extends beyond food, as he also works as a private lobbyist and policy advisor, advocating for Indigenous rights and resources.

Chef Anthony Bauer

TURTLE MOUNTAIN BAND OF CHIPPEWA

Chef Bauer (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa) is the Deputy Director for North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission and owner of Traditional Fire Custom Cuisine.

With over 25 years of experience in the food service industry, his training includes a degree in Restaurant Management as well as certificate classes from the Culinary Institute of America. His professional work includes fine dining, menu development, restaurant design, employee training and retention along with multi-unit management. Chef Bauer has opened 13 restaurants throughout his career.

Growing up in a family that loved food and tradition inspired Anthony to open Traditional Fire. Chef Bauer enjoys using traditional ingredients and giving them a modern twist. He hopes his work will inspire Native youth to explore the culinary field and become creative leaders.

Chef Crystal Wahpepah

KICKAPOO TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Chef Crystal Wahpepah, owner of Wahpepah’s Kitchen—the first Native woman-owned restaurant in Northern California—has long been a warrior for Indigenous food sovereignty.

Chef Wahpepah has been inducted to the Native American Almanac for her work on behalf of indigenous food systems. She has appeared on Food Network’s Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. She was named a finalist for the James Beard Award for Emerging Chef in 2022. Wahpepah’s Kitchen was the best new restaurant in the Bay Area in 2022. From 2025-2026, Crystal served as the chef-in-residence for the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab at Ca Cal Poly Humboldt.

Inspired by the deep and powerful role that food holds in our lives, Crystal uses it as a bridge to connect others with Native issues that are important to her and Wahpepah’s Kitchen. By acknowledging the Indigenous inhabitants of the land upon which we currently live, Crystal is then able to educate others on the health benefits of Indigenous foods through the knowledge that has been passed to her.

Join us at the amazing
Guthrie THeater

A Landmark Stage for an Extraordinary Night

In the heart of Minneapolis, the legendary Guthrie Theater is one of the country’s most celebrated centers for theater and the performing arts. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the Guthrie provides a fitting stage for an evening devoted to creativity, storytelling, and the power of culture.

Like EATSS, the Guthrie believes in the transformative power of the arts—and in creating opportunities for the next generation to learn, grow, and find their voice.

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Featured Performance

Raye Zaragoza

A Powerful Voice. A New Generation of Storytelling.

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza creates music shaped by identity, justice, community, and connection. Of mixed Indigenous, Asian, and Latina heritage, Raye first gained widespread recognition with “In the River,” her powerful response to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Her work has continued to champion Indigenous visibility, accessibility, and representation.

She has brought her music to NPR’s Tiny Desk, toured nationally, and recently performed in the reimagined Broadway production of Peter Pan. She is also a songwriter for Netflix’s acclaimed animated series Spirit Rangers, created with an all-Native writers’ room and cast.

At EATSS, Raye brings that same spirit of storytelling to the stage—using music to connect communities, challenge perspectives, and celebrate identity.

Prepare for a performance that stays with you long after the final note.

Proudly supporting
students of IAIA

Art With a Story. Education With a Future.

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is one of the nation’s leading institutions for Native arts and creativity—and one of the tribal colleges and universities supported by the American Indian College Fund.

At EATSS, we are proud to spotlight the extraordinary work of emerging IAIA artists. These artists honor generations of Indigenous artistic tradition while pushing boundaries through contemporary techniques, fresh perspectives, and deeply personal expression.

Explore their work. Meet the artists. Hear their stories. Ask questions. And, if a piece speaks to you, take it home. 100% of proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists, supporting their education, creative practice, and journey toward a future in the arts.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Photo Gallery

Relive the Energy of EATSS

The laughter. The connection. The creativity. The stories.

Take a look back at the unforgettable moments captured at last year’s Twin Cities EATSS celebrations—from incredible food and inspiring performances to powerful conversations and the people who make this evening so special.

Every photograph tells a story. Together, they capture the spirit of EATSS: hope, pride, joy, community, and celebration.

Full 2026 photo Gallery

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