Minnesota Beef Backer Award Winners:

Established in 1988, the Beef Backer program solicits foodservice and retail entries submitted via State Beef Councils nationwide. The selection criteria are based on creativity, use of new beef cuts, quality of beef products as well as marketing communications. Minnesota restaurants and retailers that have received the Beef Backer award from the Minnesota Beef Council are the following:

Foodservice Beef Backer Winners

2012 Jax Cafe, Minneapolis

2011 Lindey's Prime Steakhouse, Arden Hills

2010 Mai Village, St. Paul

2009 Woolleys Steakhouse, Bloomington

2008 Axel's River Grille, Mendota

2007 Mancini's Char House & Lounge, St. Paul

2006 Firelake Grill Radisson Plaza, Minneapolis

1998 Michael’s Restaurant & Lounge, Rochester

1997 Kozlak’s Royal Oaks Restaurant, Shoreview

1996 Timber Lodge Steakhouse

1995 Murray’s Restaurant, Minneapolis

1994 Hubbell House, Mantorville

1993 Cherokee Sirloin Room, St. Paul & Eagan

1992 Mai Village Restaurant, St. Paul

Retail Beef Backer Winners

2012 McDonald Meats, Clear Lake
Nash Finch, Minneapolis

2011 Von Hanson Meats, Apple Valley