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RESTAURANT GUIDE
Twin Cities Edition
T WIN CITIES Restaurant Night Out 1
AMORE UPTOWN THE BIRD BOOK CLUB
amoreuptown.com thebirdmpls.rocks bookclubrestaurant.com
Amore Uptown is one of Minneapolis’ favorite Italian spots. Early Bird wants to get your day started right! Whether you Bartmann’s Group‚ newest of fering brings delicious
Located in bustling Uptown, Amore is as beautiful as it is start your day with a caffeine jolt or a green juice, a rice California-fusion fare to the Armatage neighborhood of
delicious. Come sit on the rooftop patio and enjoy a glass bowl or eggs and bacon, we’re here to inspire you to be an Minneapolis with items such as wood-fire grilled Balinese
of wine with an Amore Roll. For a brief moment you can early bird! Get your protein on or get your complex carbs chicken, green curry mussels, and whole fried brook trout.
almost imagine being in Italy itself. Amore Uptown is open on, we gotcha. Say hello to our big sunny room and enjoy But don’t worry, we’ve got your burger, fries, and your grilled
for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with happy hour your mornings and afternoons with us. If you just can’t ribeye, too, not to mention vegetables all year long. With a
The International Association of daily. They also cater. It’s hard to find a reason not to go to make it in while the sun is up, you’re more than welcome to contemporary vibe and a warm neighborhood feel, Book
this lovely eatery. give us a call about planning your next party or pop-up! Club is open for lunch and dinner every day, and brunch on
Women Chefs & Restaurateurs
weekends. There is also a full bar, a commitment to craft
(WCR), a nonprofit organization
ANGEL FOOD BAKERY BIRCHWOOD CAFE cocktails, extensive wine and beer lists, and a special section
with a more than 25-year history, at the bar reserved for those waiting for their take-out.
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has a mission to advance women When you walk into Angel Food, you’re walking right into The Birchwood Cafe is about fostering community,
across the culinary industry through a real working bakery. You’ll see bakers whirling about, revealing connections and inspiring gratitude. They pride BOROUGH
education, promotion, connection, baking fresh cookies, rolling out donut doughs, mixing themselves on offering something for everyone. Whether boroughmpls.com
and inspiration. up cake batter, and much more. Grab a front row seat and you are vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, omnivorous or all Our dining room and bar offer a warm, comfortable and
watch them add every ingredient from scratch. Angel Food about the bacon, Birchwood has plenty of lovingly handcrafted welcoming atmosphere, complemented by a large outdoor
takes pride in hiring talented, down-to-earth people who dishes for you to enjoy. They have local, sustainable, and patio. Our menu, created by our talented team of chefs is
WCR’s inaugural Restaurant Guide organic food that makes you feel good. And because ever-changing using seasonal ingredients. Our staff prides itself
work tirelessly so that you can waltz through the gates of
showcases all of our member heaven for a to-die-for sinfully sweet experience. Birchwood‚ menu changes with the seasons, there is on friendly and professional ser v ic e and groups large or
restaurants in Minnesota, the site always something new to try. Birchwood also offers small are easily accommodated. Our lower-level Parlour
of our 2019 National Conference and BACHELOR FARMER catering and community events. bar has set a new standard for bartending and cocktail
creation. A cozy and intimate space, Parlour features a
a burgeoning restaurant market. We bachelorfarmer.com
are excited to offer up this resource The Bachelor Farmer is an exploration of Northern food, BLACK DOG CAFE large wall of windows, tufted banquettes, small tables and
a large bar and offers a small food menu. Led by Jesse Held,
featuring local ingredients according to the rhythm of the blackdogstpaul.com
to a fantastic food scene with a truly former North Star Bartender‚ Guild President, Parlour was
season. Located in the beautiful historic warehouse district A mainstay of Saint Paul and the Lowertown neighborhood,
prolific number of women restaurant next to downtown Mpls. Marvel Bar is located just beneath the Black Dog is an unpretentious, all-day gathering spot. recognized by Playboy as one of America’s Best Bars.
leaders – be it owner, chef, general The Bachelor Farmer, with a separate entrance marked by Since opening its doors in 1998 as a little coffee bar, the Black
manager, beverage director, or other twinkling lights at the rear of our building. As a three-time Dog has continued to stretch, push, and evolve to serve the BRIM
key positions. James Beard Semifinalist for Outstanding Bar Program in growing needs of the ever changing Lowertown community. brimrestaurant.com
America, they serve classic and original cocktails that draw When what you eat is good, you can fill up and feel good from
Whether you live in Minnesota or
on an extensive spirits library, 7 nights a week. BLACKBIRD it. Make it taste so good you won’t think it’s healthy. This
is the philosophy at Brim since opening last fall in Uptown.
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are visiting for the Conference, we BARBETTE A Minneapolis neighborhood classic since 2007, Blackbird They’re not just a restaurant, Brim is a community space
hope you’ll take the opportunity to barbette.com is your cheerful and lively all-day restaurant. Join us for where people can gather to enjoy healthy and thoughtful
sample all that this market has to food from locally and organically sourced ingredients.
Located in the heart of Minneapolis‚ Uptown neighborhood, breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch - we also
offer. Most of the descriptions Barbette was named ‚ Best French Restaurant, populist vote‚ offer a tasty snack driven happy hour menu from 2p-5p
herein are taken directly from the by Mpls St. Paul Magazine. The restaurant serves French Monday through Saturday, plus a special small plates menu BRODERS PASTA BAR
brasserie food: early in the morning until late at night. at our friendly little bar. broderspastabar.com
restaurants - we thought the
Ingredients are locally and sustainably farmed, and seafood Since 1994 Broders’ Pasta Bar has been serving house made
restaurants themselves would be the follows the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines. and quality imported pastas and risottos, focusing both on
best spokespeople for their hospitality Tasting menus are available, along with an extensive list of Italian regional traditions as well as seasonal & local
and unique culinary offerings. Champagne, wine, beer, and craft cocktails. ingredients. Still, and always, family owned and operated,
Broders’ continually strives to serve great Italian food and
wine from our corner in Southwest Minneapolis. We hope to
Enjoy!
welcome you, whether at the Cucina, Pasta Bar, or the newest
addition, Terzo, our contemporary Italian restaurant & wine bar.
2 T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide 3BRYANT LAKE BOWL CAJUN TWIST DULCERIA BAKERY GIGI’S CAFE
bryantlakebowl.com eatcajuntwist.com DulceriaBakery.com gigisuptown.com
“Locally sourced. Sustainably raised. Tasty as hell.” The Cajun Twist, a woman and minority owned business, Dulceria Bakery is a traditional Mexican pastry shop Gigi‚ is the south Minneapolis neighborhood home away
iconic, 25-year-old Bryant-Lake Bowl, locally nicknamed started in 2015 as Humdayz. They delivered meals to office located in South Minneapolis. Owned Dulce Monterrubio from home for many locals. Here, they come to relax for
BLB, is a bowling alley, restaurant, bar, and 85-seat theatre parties on Wednesdays and customers quickly began to wanted to make sweets that are not commonly found in breakfast with coffee and homemade pastries, then we
in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Best known request delivery on what they call “Payday Fridays”. It the United States. She started out selling at farmers see them again at dinner, enjoying a bottle of wine.
for its evening entertainment and Cheap Date Night specials wasn’t long before the word spread and people were asking markets and pop-up events around town, and finally The neighborhood bakery & cafe makes everything from
(two meals, drinks, and a round of bowling for $28) BLB is for pots of gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya and opened a brick and mortar in 2017. Dulceria features scratch, including their own ice cream, sherbet and sorbet
also a reliable brunch stop. The theatre is a venue for cabaret more for events daily. Now Cajun Twist has a brick and traditional and modernized Mexican treats that are so in the summer.
and wide variety of other stage productions. mortar so you can get your fixins anytime. needed in our community.
GLAM DOLL DONUTS
BUFFALO WILD WINGS CHEF SHACK RANCH EASTSIDE glamdolldonuts.com
buffalowildwings.com chefshackranch.com eastsidempls.com Glam Doll Donuts is more than your favorite donut shop‚
Buffalo Wild Wings is an American casual dining restaurant Chef Shack is a mobile kitchen serving up some of the Game changing chef Jamie Malone has transformed It’s your happy place, where every donut is a tasty work
and sports bar franchise in the United States, Canada, tastiest street food in Minneapolis, started in 2007 by Minneapolis’ East Town neighborhood with family-style of art! Glam Doll works around the clock to prepare their
India, Mexico, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, two of the Twin Cities’ best known chefs, Carrie Summer dishes, a vibe of old-school Versace glamazon, and doughs, fillings and icings from scratch and they love to
United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam which specializes in and Lisa Carlson. Our mission is to bring organic, tasty world-class cocktails. create uniquely adventurous flavor pairings to delight donut
Buffalo wings and sauces. As of June 2017, it had 1,238 street food to Minneapolis at an affordable price. lovers. They’re driven by a shared passion for community
locations (625 directly owned by the company, and FIG + FARRO and a never-ending love affair with food.
612 franchised locations) across all 50 U.S. states and DC,
COLITA figandfarro.com
including two woman-managed locations in Minneapolis.
colitampls.com Fig + Farro is a plant-based restaurant in Uptown with GRAND CAFE
Danny Del Prado’s newest restaurant focuses on beautiful the mission to fight climate change. Eating grandcafemn.com
BUTCHER & THE BOAR dishes carrying an Oaxacan soul. It’s not Tex-Mex, it’s a plant-based diet reduces your carbon footprint At the Grand Café every detail is cared for. From rolling
ButcherandtheBoar.com just damn delicious, a weaving of Mexican f lavors with significantly. We are 100% women-owned by Michelle marble carts- presenting at tableside- 3 year aged ham,
Butcher & The Boar (B&B) is one restaurant, with two distinct Del Prado’s Argentinian cooking. Marco Zappia has created Courtright, a first time restaurateur. We recently attended sherry, and champagne doused French cheese, to the pink
experiences: A Modern indoor Steakhouse & a Lively a rather brilliant and lush bar, focused on fermentations. the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in hued walls and handmade 1923 Parisian zinc top bar.
Casual, Dog-friendly Patio. B&B focuses on large, shareable Poland as a business delegation representing Minnesota Details transform a 70-year-old restaurant into a space
portions with inventive American flavor crafted by chefs and our commitment to fight climate change that feels deeply genuine yet surreally dreamy. Chef/Owner
with focused attention to detail, artistry and an insistence
COLOSSAL CAFE Jamie Malone gained national attention and earned a place
on using the finest, freshest ingredients. Guests senses are colossalcafe.com FRENCH MEADOW as a semifinalist for the James Beard Award Foundation.
engaged in a h ig h- energ y, celebrator y, communal At Colossal Cafe, our mission is to create delicious and
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env ironment. Described as a, Cathedral to Fire and health-full meals for our neighbors, friends and family.
French Meadow’s legacy is our famous organic bakery, HAI HAI
Smoked Meats‚ it has been recognized as one of the Top We will use only the most seasonal and best ingredients
founded by owner Lynn Gordon in 1985, the first haihaimpls.com
Steakhouses and Best Bourbon Bars in America. It also in making all our dishes from scratch. Creating the best
organically-certified bakery in the country. With the Hai Hai is a tribute to everything we love about Southeast
offers 3 distinctive private event spaces for party sizes in American cooking.
grow ing demand for fresh and innovative food, Asia - an exciting street food culture with bright & fresh
ranging from 25-100. we expanded the cafe in 2013 to include the elegantly dishes full of herbs, bold flavors and textures. Inspired by
CORNER TABLE designed Bluestem Bar, where we offer full table service, dishes that Chef Christina Nguyen drew up eating at home, at
THE BUTTERED TIN cornertablerestaurant.com a selection of sustainable wines and local taps, and a family celebrations, in Vietnamese Sunday school basements
thebutteredtin.com Corner Table has evolved into one of the best neighbor-hood private dining room. and during several trips to Southeast Asia, you can expect
The Buttered Tin has been a treasured sunny staple for eateries in town, again. Under the ownership and reign of to find more than just the standards. Hai Hai shines the
from-scratch-made eats and sweets in Lowertown, St. Thomas Boemer and Nick Rancone, it has become refined GARDENS OF SALONICA spotlight on lesser-known regional dishes, along with new
Paul since 2013. The menu highlights American breakfast but humble and satisfying. A true find. Karyn Tomlinson, and original dishes combining Midwestern ingredients
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classics. It’s comforting farm food‚ real food that’s simple, the talent in the kitchen at Corner Table in south Minneapolis, with the Southeast Asian palette of flavors.
Anna and Lazaros opened the Gardens of Salonica in 1991
fresh, local, and delicious! The ingredients have been won the Queen of Porc title at Cochon555 in 2018.
promising to provide the best of traditional and modern
thoughtfully sourced and the food lovingly prepared. Greek cuisine using the finest ingredients: local, all-natural
and organic when available. The Gar-dens is a neighborhood
oasis in Northeast Minneapolis believing that the best
advertisement is through word of mouth.
4 T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide 5HANDSOME HOG IN BLOOM LAT14 ASIAN EATERY MARLA’S CARIBBEAN CAFE
handsomehog.com inbloomstp.com lat14.com marlascuisine.com
Handsome Hog, a contemporary Southern restaurant in A fine dining concept featuring natural, seasonal and wild Discover the diverse and flavorful cuisine found along Marla’s‚ cuisine is based out of Trinidad and Tobago but has
Lowertown, serving lunch, dinner, & late night‚ and now ingredients such as fresh water fish, shellfish, fowl, game latitude 14. Prepared by Ann Ahmed and her culinary team, a deep Indian influence. The island of Trinidad and Tobago
brunch! Our food is pig-centric, our drinks are bold, & our meats, produce and foraged foods are expressed through the menu is inspired by their individual connections to Laos, is a huge melting pot of every culture you can think of and
doors are open. Chef Justin is in the kitchen making you fire, without benefit of any gas or electricity, utilizing Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines and neighboring countries. when the flavors combine it’s like heaven. You will have
up a plate and our bartenders are stirring up the perfect time-honored techniques. to come and taste for yourself. Marla’s is a small, casual,
libation* to go with it! *bourbon not required but strongly LEMONGRASS THAI CUISINE down-to-earth restaurant. They use the freshest ingredients
recommended. IZZY’S ICE CREAM lemongrassmn.com and make everything to order, so come in, relax, and eat
your belly full.
izzysicecream.com Lemongrass Thai Cuisine’s head chef and owner, Ann,
HELLO PIZZA Izzy‚ is a Twin Cities institution that provides memorable Ahmed has been fusing Thai with global palettes since her
hellopizza.com experiences for thousands of visitors every year. With more debut in 2005. Inspired by her travels throughout the US, MARTINA
The traditional pizza pie has a long and cherished culinary than a hundred flavors to choose from, customers can Asia, and Europe, Ann has created colorful and totally martinarestaurant.com
tradition that stretches across centuries, continents, and explore the unique combinations of fresh fruits, local original dishes that will delight as well as transport your Martina brings Argentinian-inspired cuisine to the Linden
cultures. Hello Pizza‚ history stretches across the shabby ingredients, and flavors from around the world. Whether senses to other worlds. Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. You’ll find an array of
couch of chef Ann Kim‚ old New York college apartment, it‚ the smell of a waffle cone cooking as you enter the shop seafoods and meats, as well as other delicious plates cooked
where sustenance came in the form of a daily cheese slice. or the variety of samples you enjoy before deciding on THE LEXINGTON over a wood-fire grill in an energetic, warm environment.
Hello Pizza is inspired by the ubiquitous New York slice the flavor of your scoop and your Izzy Scoop. In every visit, We are excited to offer you a full bar with an extensive wine
thelexmn.com
shop, with the same attention to craft, ingredients, and you’ll experience Izzy’s commitment to high-quality list and craft bottled beers. Martina is taking the flavors
The Lexington is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution.
grease, that place a classic New York slice in a category of ingredients and a little something extra. and culture of Argentina and the sophisticated drinking
The Lexington opened in 1935, after the end of prohibition,
pizza all its own. history of Italy and Spain and adding American innovation
and was a popular neighborhood bar to gather and
JOAN’S IN THE PARK socialize. For decades following, The Lex, as it’s called by
to present a cocktail program that is unique and approachable.
HOLA AREPA joansinthepark.com locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen;
The space is warm and welcoming. We have a rustic feel
complemented with modern finishes.
holaarepa.com Joan’s in the Park opened in September 2011. We are a 40 business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations
Hola Arepa is a restaurant in South Minneapolis serving seat, white tablecloth restaurant with the goal of providing were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites.
their take on Latin street food. Hola serves Venezuelan-style a high quality dining experience in a refined setting. We MOOSE & SADIE’S CAFE
stuffed arepas, Latin American-influenced small plates, and focus on ingredients that originate close to home and close THE LOWBROW mooseandsadies.com
tropical craft cocktails. Chef Christina Nguyen & her partner to the heart. Our raw materials come from top quality Moose is a modern & friendly neighborhood cafe, situated
thelowbrowmpls.com
Birk Grudem started Hola Arepa as a food truck in 2011 sources, most are organic and straight from the farm. Our on a sunny corner of a historic neighborhood in the North
The Lowbrow is committed to bringing scratch-made
and opened a brick & mortar restaurant in 2014–a space four course menu offers a unique dining experience and Loop. Moose bakes delicious pastries and create inventive
comfort food to your plate using locally farmed, sustainably
inspired by their travels to beach towns and charming old consistently changes with the season and our inspiration. and healthful dishes. The menu reflects their own standards
grown ingredients. We also proudly offer gluten-free,
cafes in South America, Central America and Mexico. for eating and drinking well. They use fresh, local and
vegetarian and vegan options. Co-Owners Heather Bray
KYATCHI and Jodi Ayres bring years of local restaurant experience to organic ingredients to prepare original everyday food, made
from scratch.
kyatchi.com Kingfield‚ newest dining establishment, and they’re doing it
HONEY & RYE With two locations in South Minneapolis and Lowertown all from scratch
honey-and-rye.com St. Paul, Kyatchi is committed to fun times, happy service, MUDDY TIGER - INDIAN STREET
Honey & Rye Bakehouse is a woman-owned venture healthy oceans and perennial landscapes. Inspired by THE LYNHALL FOOD
undertaken by Anne Andrus, who grew up baking monkey Japanese cuisine, we’re plating up sustainable ingredients – thelynhall.com muddytiger.com
bread at home with her mother in a rural Minnesota kitchen. especially with a focus on sustainable fish and seafood – in The Lynhall is a market-inspired restaurant, event space, Muddy Tiger - Indian Street Food was founded by Jyotiee
Now a business owner and a mom, her passion for baking, both traditional Japanese and new American ways (using kitchen studio, and incubator kitchen. Inspired by good Kistner and her husband, Andrew Kistner. It has roots in
family, and community continues to inspire her journey. Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines). Beer and wine food and the richness of time spent together around a Pune’s street food culture in India. Most of her inspiration is
In the heart of an agriculture-focused state, the artisan in Minneapolis, and a full bar with an extensive Japanese table-in our case a 16-foot long, hand-crafted community drawn from the street food of Western India, specifically in her
breads and pastries baked daily at Honey & Rye are largely whiskey selection in St. Paul. Voted Best Sushi and Best table. We serve great coffee, beer, wine, cocktails, and home city of Pune. They offer a variety of vegetarian food
comprised of local ingredients that highlight the flavors of Japanese by Mpls St. Paul Magazine, Best Hot Dog by Star house-baked breads and pastries, and create a mix of carefully to suit your events. Being a vegetarian her whole life, Jyotiee
our changing seasons. Tribune and Best Hot Dogs Across America by People roasted meats and vegetables. would like to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener,
Magazine more compassionate lifestyle through vegetarian eating.
6 T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide 7NIGHTINGALE PAT’S TAP PAJARITO RED STAG
nightingalempls.com patstap.com pajaritostp.com redstagsupperclub.com
Welcome to Nightingale, a Whittier neighborhood Gastropub Tribute to owner Kim Bartmann’s mother, Pajarito is a refined Mexican bistro serving modern, The Red Stag in Northeast Minneapolis was the first
restaurant helmed by husband & wife team Jasha Johnston Pat, featuring four vintage 1952 skee-ball machines from contemporary food in a neighborhood hangout. We’re LEED-CI certified restaurant in Minnesota. The menu is
and Carrie McCabe-Johnston. Opened in October 2012, we upstate New York, the largest canned beer list west of the pushing the envelope on traditional Mexican fare with Northwoods supper club fare made with locally sourced,
offer a menu of snacks, bruschettas and small & large plates Mississippi, 18 local beers on tap, and the best craft modern touches and fresh, vibrant flavors, putting thought sustainably farmed ingredients, and seafood that follows
designed for sharing. We embrace the social aspect of cocktails in town. The menu zooms around the world’s and effort into every aspect, from the selection of the the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines. The classic
dining and look to deliver a full experience to our guests. offerings of comfort food, only to land firmly on the meats and vegetables to how they’re prepared. We also cocktails and extensive beer and wine list, Fish Fry Fridays,
Come in and get comfortable in one of our plush booths and formidable Big Cheese burger. Located in South Minneapolis, have creative, hand-crafted cocktails. A Habanero cilantro and Wisconsin feel pay homage to our neighbors to the east.
enjoy yourself over dinner and craft cocktails from but people come from all over for a serving of cheese curds margarita anyone? How about A Mexican Monk Walks into Serving brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night eats.
our bar staff as well as a thoughtfully curated wine & beer and to see Pat put the Pal in Palindrome. a Bar … Yep. You’ll find it on our cocktail menu.
list. Kitchen is open until 1:00 am Monday. Sunday. Brunch RED WAGON PIZZA COMPANY
is available Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am-2:30pm. PATISSERIE 46 PIZZERIA LOLA redwagon-mpls.com
patisserie46.com pizzerialola.com Red Wagon Pizza Company is a beloved pizza joint located
NINA’S COFFEE CAFE Patisserie 46 is a local destination bakery in Minneapolis Ann Kim’s Minneapolis, Minnesota restaurant serving in South Minneapolis. They have been named many times
ninascoffeecafe.com known for a relentless dedication creating the highest quality wood-fired pizzas with unique and familiar ingredients. as one of the Twin Cities best spots for pizza and other
Encompassing all the charm of its Cathedral Hill backdrop, baked goods around, coupled with a warm and welcoming Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired delicious food. In addition to pizzas, Red Wagon serves 36
this neighborhood coffee shop (pronounced Nigh-nah) is atmosphere. We’d like to invite you in for a fine cup of pies with Korean flair & global wines. beers on tap and offers an eclectic list of 20 moderately-priced
the place to work on your novel, read someone else, or take coffee, something sweet, good conversation, and an escape wines by the glass. They also serve a rotating array of wood-
your friends from out of town to show them how pretty St. from your daily routine. RAINBOW CHINESE fired skillets, single-dish creations featuring signature
Paul is. Full of atmosphere and beauty, this room, which ingredients like house-made sausages and Stickney Hill cheeses.
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was once a turn-of-the-century hotel, has stunning PEOPLE’S ORGANIC COFFEE Enjoy a nice atmosphere, surrounded by charm while
architectural features. The food focus is local and organic, peoplesorganic.com your taste buds come alive. Chef Tammy Wong‚ delicious RESTAURANT ALMA
with soups and sandwiches and a lovely spinach salad with At Peoples Organic we celebrate the simplicity of nutritious dishes win awards year after year. Rainbow Chinese almampls.com
blue cheese, apples, walnuts, and Chef Zander’s vinaigrette. and organic food, pure water and healthy beverages. We takes everything you’d expect of an average Chinese joint, Since 1999 we have welcomed guests with genuine
practice sustainability and support our local & organic from the decor to the menu, and ups the ante. Polished hospitality and diverse, contemporary American cooking.
OCTO FISHBAR farmers. We believe that fresh pure ingredients create the wood floors, crisp white tablecloths, and plenty of plant life We strive to create beautiful, casual environments worthy
octostp.com most memorable and nurturing meals. Our healthy menu set the scene for Chinese food that’s too good to put right in of everyday visits & celebrations, seven days a week. Alma
OCTO Fishbar lives alongside Almanac Fish Market and includes vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options packed a takeout box. The menu’s split into rices, noodles, and has received regional and national acclaim, earning a James
Peterson Meats in the Market House Collaborative. Tim with nutritious, good for you vegetables, whole grains and several meat options, and unlike the plain orange chicken Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest, and 6 national
McKee’s new seafood house has a raw bar checklist on the proteins, we never sacrifice flavor. Paying attention to the that you’re used to, the spicy cilantro pork and curried semifinal nominations in Outstanding Chef, Outstanding
table (do check smoked swordfish belly, yo) and a regular seasons & supporting local organic farmers allows our cafe chicken won’t be cooked before you order them. Service, and Outstanding Restaurant categories. Cafe open
menu busting with things like clam bratwurst, fish jacked to be 100% natural non-GMO & over 50% organic. daily, Restaurant open for dinner and a charming hotel
pozole, and blowfish tails in hot sauce. RED RABBIT above with seven unique rooms. Each designed to make
PAZZALUNA URBAN ITALIAN redrabbitmn.com guests feel like they are staying at a friend‚ home, featuring
OUI BAR + KTCHN pazzaluna.com Uncomplicated, authentic Italian cuisine served in a art and natural materials including organic cotton,
handmade textiles, hardwood, brass & leather.
radissonred.com/minneapolis/ouibar- One of the longest-running restaurants in the heart of friendly neighborhood, rustic-chic restaurant. A selection of
ktchn/ downtown St. Paul, Pazzaluna continues to satisfy happy perfectly prepared pizzas with a thin and crispy crust – like
Minnesota-Made from Start to Finish. OUIBar + KTCHN hour and dinner guests with its semi-casual atmosphere the Old World Margherita or the Spicy Salami – are always SAINT DINETTE
serves up craft beer, shakes up custom cocktails, and cooks and comforting Italian menu. Concepted by Morrissey a hit. From the Lasagna or Spaghetti & Meatballs to the saintdinette.com
up local meats and produce. We even have our ow n Hospitality and operated by us since 1998, the restaurant Tortelloni and the Shrimp Garganelli – all our pastas are Saint Dinette invokes the welcome and comfort of
signature Tito‚ Handmade Vodka drink that changes every has won numerous awards including Mpls/St. Paul flavorful dishes that will leave you planning your next visit. a “maison‚” or house ‚ a gathering place for this
few weeks. Our menu brings the best global street fare magazine’s Best Italian St. Paul Restaurant. The menu also includes delicious starters like the meatballs, reborn River City. We invite you to settle into our idea of
straight to Minneapolis. burrata, the cheese & salami board and, of course, the North American hospitality and discover a three-nation,
oysters. They’re perfect for sharing with friends over waterborne joie de vivre. Our mission will always be to
cocktails or as a tantalizing starter for dinner. honor the moment through your moments with us. We wish
to share with you how Saint Dinette was born of our shared
love for the art of life and the pursuit of flavor.
8 T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide T WIN CITIES Restaurant Guide 9SALTY TART TINTO YUM! KITCHEN AND BAKERY ZEN BOX IZAKAYA
saltytart.com tintokitchen.com yumkitchen.com zenbox.com
With our arsenal of sweet and savory pastries, fresh breads, Tinto‚ cuisine and culture of Central Mexico mingle with Bakery and cafe selling a range of from-scratch eats, such A Ramen-centric Izakaya owned by Chef & Wife in Downtown
and cakes, The Salty Tart has instantly left an indelible mark a global attitude that infuses traditional favorites with a as sandwiches, salads and signature cupcakes. Our mission: Minneapolis’ Mill District. We are devoted to the pleasures
on the Twin Cities food scene. Our motto is “Cooking with renewed vigor and introduces new flavors and dishes for a serving great food for now or for later. enjoying what we do of Craft Ramen & Japanese comfort food. Zen Box Izakaya
Integrity.” It means seasonal, local and organic ingredients dining experience of both familiarity and fortune. Along and how we do it. We change our menu often with everything is THE place for “Good Food, Good Drinks and Good
are used whenever possible. Wake up with a pastry cream- those lines, their space invokes both authenticity and made from scratch. we can find you a seat or you can grab Company.” An izakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub.
filled brioche, savory caramelized onion and goat cheese adventure and is truly as vibrant as our cuisine. Quite great food to go. either way we would love to see you soon.” Ramen obsessives will find kindred spirits with Lina Goh
tart or a créme fraiche-filled cake. Don’t forget to bring simply, Tinto is a feast of flavors for all senses, and one that and John Ng of Zen Box Izakaya, who travel to Japan on
home a loaf of our house-made bread: baguettes, sourdough, is sure to delight both the palette and the person. ramen trips and host the city‚ popular Ramen Attack.
and seeded wheat.
TINY DINER
SPOON & STABLE tinydiner.com
spoonandstable.com The Tiny Diner was created using a framework. The
Spoon and Stable is a restaurant located in what was once a restaurant showcases biointensive urban farming methods
horse stable, dating back to 1906, in the heart of the North and efficient water use strategies through its edible gardens GREATER MINNESOTA
Loop Neighborhood. It is the dream of Chef/Owner Gavin and rainwater catchments systems. With a solar paneled
Kaysen, a James Beard award-winning chef to bring his patio roof, the Diner offsets a good portion of its energy
talents back home to Minneapolis, where he grew up. The usage. There are also rooftop honey bees and annual crops
cuisine is focused on the seasonality of the Midwest, the to foster pollinator habitat and soil fertility. Oh, and good
roots of the local culture and technically inspired by the food and beer and wine. Specials are inspired by different AT SARA’S TABLE CHESTER CURLY GIRLZ CANDY
French cuisine for which Chef Kaysen is known. Spoon and American cities and their hometown diners. CREEK CAFE curlygirlzcandy.com
Stable’s Diane Moua is regarded as a master of desserts in this astccc.net Curly Girlz is an award-winning candy shop in downtown
town. You will not escape without a taste of Moua’s mastery. TRAPEZE Creative cocktails, artfully selected wines & craft beers. Owatonna Minnesota owned and operated by Paula
barbette.com/trapeze Focus on Minnesota breweries and distilleries. Featuring Even Trenda. Curly Girlz sells online, in-store, and are
SPOONRIVER Next to Barbette restaurant in the Uptown neighborhood of Happy Hour, Wine Wednesday, Brunch Specials, And featured at local retailers. Their specialties include
spoonriver.com Minneapolis, Kim Bartmann created a small gem of a party Service Industry Night. sugar-free candies, salted nut rolls, sea salt caramels,
Spoonriver is located in the revived Mill District of space with Trapeze. Trapeze is a one-of-a-kind bubbles bar turtle caramels, creamy butter caramels, and more!
downtown Minneapolis. Situated just across the plaza from focusing on a compilation of sparkling wines not found BURNTSIDE LODGE
the stunning Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Spoonriver elsewhere in our fine city. From classic to artisanal and burntside.com MARTHA’S DAUGHTER’S
complements its dramatic neighbor and enhances a cult to natural producers, these selections (some of which Burntside Lodge, the oldest remaining guest lodge in the RESTAURANT
burgeoning neighborhood along the Mississippi River. have been sourced directly from sparkling and Champagne Ely, Minnesota area. Nestled among the pines on the marthasdaughterrestaurant.net
Serving the finest gourmet contemporary natural cuisine, houses) will be worthy of a relaxing Thursday night out or a southern shore of Burntside Lake, Burntside is a summer “This might be one of the most exciting new restaurants
Spoonriver, is the logical evolution of its accomplished blow down celebration! resort which has been welcoming guests since 1913 and is in the state, not just Duluth.” -Growler Magazine. We
owners, Brenda Langton and Timothy Kane, who have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early serve a globally inspired menu, sourced locally and
committed to sustainably produced products and healthy YOUNG JONI information shares stories of guests enjoying hospitable seasonally when possible and appropriate, in a fun and
eating for over three decades. youngjoni.com lodging in accommodations at what would become Burntside casual atmosphere. In addition we host cooking classes,
Young Joni, located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Lodge as early as 1911, over 100 years ago. private events and special chef's dinner.
ST. PAUL BAGELRY Arts District, is a restaurant made for slowing down, feeling
stpaulbagelry.com special, and savoring a deliciously inspired meal with family CHEF SHACK BAY CITY
St. Paul Bagelry is a family-owned and operated bagel shop and friends. Created by James Beard Award-nominated Chef/ chefshackbaycity.com
located in St. Paul, MN. Dodie and Peggy, two sisters and Owner Ann Kim, the cuisine is a reflection of American food From the vintage bar to the stone fireplace in the dining
lifelong friends bought the St Paul Bagelry to put down as she sees it today‚ a conversation between cultures, under- room to the herb garden and pizza oven out back, Chef
roots and bring their welcoming spirits to a great pinned by a common enjoyment of quality ingredients cooked Shack Bay City oozes charm and serves quality food that
community space. We perfected the bagel ingredients— simply and served in ways that promote sharing and a sense of would be at home in a much larger city’s food scene.
all natural and no preservatives—and we are producing fun. The wood-fire cooking inspired menu features a diverse NYC Trained. #Femalechefs Of The #North.
the best New York style Bagels in the Twin Cities. array of globally influenced sharable plates, grilled meats Food stalls and finer dining. Communicators of flavor. 2017
and vegetables, and signature wood-fired pizzas. The menu & 2018 #JBF nominee #BestChefMidwest
is traditional with a twist, the dishes are approachable but
different, and the atmosphere is both welcoming and
sophisticated. Don’t miss the back bar experience! Look for
red light in the alley. When the light is on, the back bar is open.
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Member: Angela Nooraga, Assistant General Manager
2009 James Beard Award Winner Best Chefs in America
Semifinalist, Best Chefs in America 2013
RESTAURANT NIGHT OUT 2019 Conference Special: Chef Amuse Bouche for WCR
Reservations: Holding 5 Tables of 4 All Night
Sunday, April 28, 2019 Reservation System: Yelp, Note WCR
Contact: Angela Nooraga 651-202-3409
The Twin Cities is an incredible food destination, and while you are in town for WCR’s National octostp.com
Conference, we’re giving you an opportunity to experience it first-hand!
Choose from one of the selected Neighborhood Night Out restaurants, read their description in the
Restaurant Guide, and make a reservation to participate!
The participating restaurants’ reserved space is limited, and will be released by Tuesday, April 16, Saint Paul
2019.
Join us for Restaurant Night Out! You’ll be supporting WCR member restaurants led by women
(be it as the owner, chef, beverage director, or general manager)—and sample some of the best
cuisine Minneapolis and St. Paul have to offer.
Happy Dining!
*Please note: Conference attendees are responsible for their restaurant bills.
Member: Eunice Moore,
Sous Chef
MSP Magazine 2019 Best Restaurants Award Winner
Conference Special: Regular Menu
Reservations: Not accepted, Open to All
Contact: Stephan Hesse and Tyge Nelson 651-340-9545
info@pajaritostp.com
pajaritostp.com
PAJARITO
Member: Annie Matheson, Operations Manager
2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist Best Chef Midwest
Conference Special: Complimentary glass
of sparkling wine for WCR IN BLOOM
Reservations: Holding 7 tables of 6 people
Contact: Kelsey Hedman- contact via email for
reservations at khedman@twistdavisgroup.com
inbloomstp.com
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Member: Christina Nguyen, Owner
2019 James Beard Award Finalist for
Downtown Minneapolis Best Chef Midwest
Conference Special: Offering an amuse
bouche with menu items.
Reservations: Holding 10 tables of 4
YOUNG JONI Reservation System:
Reserve, email info@haihaimpls.com
Member: Ann Kim, Owner to confirm registration
2019 James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef haihaimpls.com
Midwest
Conference Special: Regular Menu
Reservations: Holding 3 tables of 4 at 7:30
Reservation System: On Website, Note WCR
Contact: Hannah Waters 612-345-5719
Member: Diane Yang, Pastry Chef youngjoni.com
2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist
Reservations: Table for 4: 7:45 &
8:15; Table for 2, 6:45 pm
Contact Jeff Mitchell
jmitchell@spoonandstable.com Member: Kim Bartmann, Owner
spoonandstable.com 2015 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Restauranteur
Conference Special: Enjoy a complimentary cocktail or glass of wine
SPOON AND STABLE from our women-made winemakers list
THE BACHELOR Reservations: Holding 12 tables.
Reservation System: Resy, On Website, Note WCR
FARMER Contact Bre Waters, bre@bartmanngroup.com,
RED RABBIT 952 270 5585
Member: Liz Bergquist, Marketing Director redstagsupperclub.com
Member: Erin Rolek,
Outstanding Restaurateur, Charlie Awards;
General Manager & Sommelier
Best Late Night Happy Hour, City Pages
Red Rabbit in Minneapolis will reserve 4 tables of
Food & Wine’s 2017 Sommelier of the Year RED STAG SUPPER CLUB
2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist for
4 at 7:30pm.
Outstanding Wine Program
Contact: Jay Viskocil (General Manager)
4 tables of 4 will be held for 7:30 pm
jay.viskocil@redcowmn.com
Northeast Minneapolis
Reservations: Amy Waller: 612-206-3920
Phone: 612-767-8855
thebachelorfarmer.com
Reservation System: N.A.
redrabbitmn.com
Restaurant Alma Member: Carrie Riggs, Pastry Chef & Production Manager
2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant
Member: Brenda Langton, owner Conference Special: $33 prefix menu and those dining with us for WCR will be sent
2019 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Restaurateur of the Year an additional side - Chef’s Choice
Conference Special: Complimentary Spoon Dips, Preserved lemon Hummus Reservations: Holding 6 tables of 4 between 4:30pm - 9pm. Guests are not
and Roasted Red Pepper Romesco Dips with Fresh Cruditie’ with Sourdough ALMA limited to a particular time; they are free to reserve the table during our normal
Focaccia business hours. (reservations will be in the Café Alma, not the restaurant)
Reservations: 10 tables held. Reservation System: Open Table - please make the reservation through our website
Call 612-436-2236, mention WCR
spoonriver.com
SPOONRIVER Contact: Jennifer Nye 612-237-8546
almampls.com
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