Order Up Gets Behind the Grill

Editor's Note: Today, Patch is debuting another of four new video series. "Order Up!" introduces us to the personalities in the kitchens of various local restaurants. New editions of Order Up! will appear every Thursday.

Curious what goes into making that turkey burger so delicious? According to  Chef Erik Rehpohl, the popular dish expertly combines ground turkey with jalapeno to create "a nice little snap to it."

Rehpohl allowed Patch inside of the restaurant's kitchen last week, where we were able to get a feel for the personalities at play behind the packed 50th & France destination's food. In addition to learning there are 20 different ways to chop basil, Rehpohl showed us the ins and outs of working in his kitchen.

"We always strive for excellence in the kitchen," Rehpohl said. "I've actually got a member that's been with us for 10 years, so there's a retention of staff here. It's nice because it's a family unit when you get to that point that it's not just a job, it's something that you have a passion for."

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On Mondays, Patch runs “Fish Out of Water,” which features Minnetonka Patch Local Editor Katelynn Metz trying her hand at a new job somewhere in the west metro. Tuesdays bring "Superstar Next Door," a video segment highlighting notable athletes and teams in community sports leagues.Wednesdays feature "Ask Me Anything," where locals in various arenas of expertise show us what they do and how they do it.

What local restaurants would you like to see "Order Up!" visit in the future?