The Shroom Room

03/30/2024

🌟 WET TACO ALERT! 🌟 Join us for a culinary adventure at our upcoming pop-up food event with 9milebrewing! Indulge in tantalizing delights like Morel & Porcini Tacos "Birria", Mushroom Mac & Cheese with a luscious Wild Mushroom/Swiss sauce, A savory mushroom braised, Roasted Pork Sandwich topped with cabbage slaw, and classic All-American All-Beef Hot Dogs. Don't miss out on these mouthwatering experiences! Save the date, August 6th from 1-6, and tag your foodie squad! 🍽️🎉

03/26/2024

Tasty vittles will be served!🍄🤟😃

03/13/2024

🍄🌿🍺 Don't miss out on the ultimate Foragers Expo happening this Saturday at 9milebrewing from 1-6 PM! Join us for an unique experience filled with fresh foraged treasures, tools and tantalizing treats!

🛍️ Explore the offerings of 10 unique local vendors, featuring a variety of foraging and outdoor-related goods! Plus, satisfy your thirst with a fantastic selection of beers and hard seltzers courtesy of 9milebrewing.

👨‍🍳 Gentleman Forager will be showcasing a delectable selection of FRESH foraged Black Trumpets, Hedgehogs, Yellowfoot mushrooms, along with miners lettuce and our exclusive Lions Mane Headwater beverage (for off-site enjoyment). But wait, there's more! Get ready to indulge in Chef Taylor O'Brien's (of Cosmos Restaurant) culinary creations, including Sloppy Morel Sammy's, Porcini Laced Beef Tenderloin, and mouthwatering Foragers Fried Rice.

📅 Save the date and bring your friends along for a day of discovery, deliciousness, and fun! We can't wait to see you there!

03/06/2024

The Foragers Expo is fast approaching on Saturday March 16th, from 1-6, at 9milebrewing in Bloomington! We'll have lots of cool vendors with awesome products that focus on foraging and the great outdoors in general. Here's a spot I shot last Fall for Explore Minnesota highlighting our beautiful forests and some of the wild foods all of us can find there. Come get yourself ready for the season, sample some tasty treats from Gentleman Forager EATS like Sloppy Morels, porcini laced beef tenderloin, and foragers fried rice, and sample some pre-St Patty's day beers and beverages from the spectacular selection at 9milebrewing

Best friends Ben and Claire, food professionals from New York City, snack their way across the state: dining at James Beard-award-winning Owamni, foraging th...

02/18/2024

I'm writing to share an incredibly moving story that resonates deeply to me with the challenges many of our veterans face after their service to our country. Ten years ago, at our annual Lobster Mushroom Jamboree event, I met an individual named Daniel Crawford. Little did I know, our paths would cross again in a profound and meaningful way all these years later.

Daniel, a US Army Veteran, courageously served his country, but the transition back to civilian life proved to be one of his greatest battles. Like many veterans, he encountered unimaginable difficulties post-service. The weight of his experiences manifested in the form of addiction, leading him down a dark and lonely path.

However, in 2023, Daniel made a life-altering decision to seek help. Boarding an airplane with 23rd Veteran, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. This journey became his beacon of hope, guiding him towards sobriety, gratitude, and the reclamation of his identity as a loving husband and father.

Daniel's resilience knows no bounds. On February 3rd, 2024, he embarked on a monumental 1,100-mile walk to Austin, Texas, symbolizing his ongoing journey of transformation. His goal is to complete this journey by April, coinciding with the Solar Eclipse of 2024. As the moon obscures the sun on that day, Daniel aims to shine a light on the transformative power of recovery.

But Daniel's journey is about more than just himself. It's about shedding light on the struggles faced by our combat veterans and providing them with the support they desperately need. St. Louis County has already contributed $30,000 to support this cause, but an additional $45,000 is needed to fully fund the program expansion.

I'm reaching out to all of you today as Mike Kempenich, the gentleman Forager, but too as Mike kempenich US Army Veteran, because I believe in the power of community and collective action. Even if you don't know Daniel personally, his journey highlights the challenges many of our veterans endure, and the resilience it takes to overcome them.

Your donation, no matter how big or small, can make a profound difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Let's come together to illuminate the path to recovery for others and honor the sacrifices made by our veterans.

To donate and learn more about Daniel's journey and the cause he's supporting, please visit >> https://impact.23rdveteran.org/campaign/1-000-miles-of-gratitude/c561316.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. I know the mushroom community has lots of love to give!

01/31/2024

Gentleman Forager has many awesome events throughout the year. Here are a few that are fast approaching! You can learn more about all of our events on the website at www.gentlemanforager.com -- I hope to see some of you soon, come say hi!😃

08/15/2023

Tired of the same ole' thing for dinner? Come join Gentleman Forager EATS at 9milebrewing on Friday August 25th for a spectacular 5-course, one of a kind, experience. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and make this August 22nd a night to remember! Tickets and full info at>>> https://www.gentlemanforager.com/event.../dinner-in-the-wild
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10/11/2022

Free range camel will be our featured item with Chef Ashley Estrada of the sample room and yours truly behind the grill at Norseman Distillery Saturday October 29th from 6-9 tickets here>> https://www.gentlemanforager.com/event-details/wild-times-halloween-dinner-craft-cocktails

08/11/2022

The season is shaping up for a fantastic weekend at this year's 9th annual Lobster Mushroom Jamboree September 16-18. Never been to one of our weekend events? Check out the video and you can get a feel. It's all about mushroom foraging, great food and music and meeting lots of fun people like yourself! Tickets for a full weekend of fun range from $150-$250 and, If you purchase your ticket before August 15th, you can get an early bird discount. Complete details at https://www.gentlemanforager.com/event-details/lobster-mushroom-jamboree

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What happens at a Lobster Mushroom Jamboree?

07/29/2022

How about awesome food AND an outdoor adventure!? Yes please!

We are very excited to announce our 9th annual Lobster Mushroom Jamboree, set for September 16-18 in the iron range of northern Minnesota, about 3.5 hours North of Minneapolis. Legendary area trapper Larry Krachowski will host the event on his beautiful, private, 40 acre space-- perfect for the event. Tents, RV's and campers are welcome, you must provide your own power/water however. I'm also excited to offer a couple different ticket options. You can choose to make your own meals, or opt to have Chef Ashley Estrada of the sample room take care of you all weekend with her incredible menu, and don't worry about cooking and cleanup! Early bird discounted tickets are on sale now through August 16th, you can get yours here>> https://www.gentlemanforager.com/event-details/lobster-mushroom-jamboree

07/21/2022

Yes, these very chanterelles and these wild blueberries will be on your plate if you are joining us at our Forager's Feast - A Trip to Marseille dinner. Tonight is sold out, but we still have some spots open for tomorrow night! Make a reservation here and come enjoy a special evening with us! https://www.gentlemanforager.com/event.../foragers-feast

07/11/2022

The menu is available for our next dinner on July 21 and 22nd and is limited to 30 guests per evening. Come join us for an incredible dinner by making your reservation now at https://www.gentlemanforager.com/classes