10 New Twin Cities Restaurants In 2022
We love to explore our home in the Twin Cities area, especially checking out new restaurants!
Below are a few of the favorite restaurants we can’t wait to visit (if we haven’t already) :
Toma Mojo Grill; 12977 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka Chefs formerly of Linden Hills bistro Tilia, have opened a new Spanish & Portugueses fast-casual restaurant in a Minnetonka strip mall. The menu is influenced by the Mediterranean, featuring items like hummus & salad bowls, piri-piri chicken, & Portuguese pork sausage. https://www.tomamojogrill.com/
Mr Paul’s Supper Club; 3917 Market St, Edina. Expect a Cajun inspired lineup of steaks, chops, soups, seafood & homemade beignets. Chef Tommy Begnaud is inspired by the flavors of New Orleans & loves classics like oysters, crawfish gratin, boudin balls, crawfish etouffe & more. http://rb.gy/tsw2ug
AMA Sushi; 5033 France Ave S, MPLS. Tibetan & Japanese cuisine. The sister locations to Momo Sushi, offers Tibetan momos (steamed dumplings) and unusual rolls like Lungta, which is a colorful roll of spicy salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado & tobiko. https://www.amasushimn.com/Home
Khaluna; 4000 Lundale Ave S, MPLS. An homage to Laotian & Southeast Asian cooking. Try the mieng paa - a small plate made with puffed rice, banana blossoms, & peanuts - the duck laab, or the whole fried red snapper with mango tamarind slaw. The bar menu offers cocktails mixed with passionfruit, persimmon, & lime. https://khaluna.com/
Iconos Gastro Cantina; 2937 Lyndale Ave S, MPLS. The former site of Lyndale Taphouse is now a fantastic selection of Latin American dishes. Some of the favorite choices are chimichangas, birria tacos, ceviches, & Chamoy-glazed chuleta. The bar has a long list of margaritas as well. https://www.iconosgastrocantina.com/
Union Hmong Kitchen; 20 N 4th, MPLS. Located in the North Loop’s Graze Provisions + Libations food hall. Expect to find chili-glazed barbecue pork, Hmong sausage, or ginger & lemongrass chicken. https://unionkitchenmn.com/
Ties Lounge & Rooftop; 921 Nicollet Mall, MPLS. The recent social isolation & unrest has encouraged Ties owners to create a place that is a “welcoming, inclusive social experience” and help revitalize Minneapolis. Ties is not just a night club - they also incorporate various local foods, art showings, & diverse groups. Right now you can enjoy Joey Meatballs & Nothing Bundt Cakes. On the rooftop, you can enjoy OG Zaza Pizza. https://www.tieslounge.com/
Mother Dough Bakery; 1st Floor, Fireside Lounge, 225 S 6th St, MPLS. Located at Capella Tower. Look for baguette, challah & brioche sandwiches, plus Danish pastries, croissants & eclairs. The ground level counter serves beer & wine. Chef David Fhima uses his great-grandmother’s 130-yr-old starter dough, which was brought from Casablanca, Morocco to the Twin Cities…Get it, “Mother Dough”?!
Owamni; 420 S First St, MPLS. Chef Sean Sherman (of the James Beard Award-winning cookbook The Sioux Chef’s Ingidenous Kitchen) was named a James Beard semifinalist in 2 categories this year - best new restaurant & best chef, midwest. The kitchen has no flour, dairy or refined sugars, as well as no beef, chicken, & pork products. Instead, expect foods that were here in this country long before settlers arrived, like venison tartare, whole duck pate with red cedar berries, & bison tripe & tail. Make your reservations in advance. This place often books up at leasts a month in advance. https://owamni.com/
Creekside Supper Club; 4820 Chicago Ave, MPLS. The nostalgic, cozy interiors are a perfect setting to enjoy classics like Vidalia onion rings, roasted corn chowder, prime rib sandwiches, and more with an ice-cold martini in hand. https://www.creeksidemn.com/