Big flavors, small plates: From pintxos to tapas at Mina
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Behind every restaurant, there\\u2019s a story. And behind that story are people, whose passions and life experiences are so often translated into the food that ends up on the plates they serve.\\xa0
Such is the case at Mina, a new concept which launched at the Crossroads Collective in 2020. To get to the bottom of Mina concept, we\\u2019re chatting with Ryan Hoffman and Patrice Gentile, two passionate owners whose travels, experiences and love for food and culture inspired a small plates concept that whisks diners away to European climes through pintxos and creative plates that reflect both the culture of their origins and the seasonal fare of the Midwest.\\xa0
Throughout the course of our conversation, we glean insights into the Mina concept, the inspiration behind its dishes and the challenges of launching a new concept during a global pandemic. Even more compelling, we\\u2019re offered a glimpse into the lives and goals of two seasoned travelers who\\u2019ve brought a bit of their experiences to the proverbial table.\\xa0