The Twin Cities boast a culinary scene that features locally-grown foods showcased in both local specialties and a variety of international traditions. The cities' chefs, several of which have been nominated for the James Beard Award, take the freshest ingredients from the season picked right from the local orchards or farms to create inspired dishes the lure diners downtown. With recipes for the home cook from over 50 of the two city's most celebrated eateries and showcasing over 100 full-color photos featuring mouth-watering dishes, famous chefs, and lots of local flavor, Twin Cities Chef's Table is the ultimate gift and keepsake cookbook for both tourists and locals alike.

Stephanie Meyer is a home cook, photographer, recipe developer, and instructor. She writes for TC Taste/Minnesota Monthly magazine, Andrew Zimmern's Kitchen Adventures/Food & Wine magazine, and organizes Fortify: A Food Community (formerly Minnesota Food Bloggers). Visit her at freshtart.com.