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Eater
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
11 Recent Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know in July
Summer is here, and with it comes a bunch of new restaurants. From a bar tucked away in a gas station to a sandwich shop that pays homage to Minnesota hockey, there's an exciting mix of newcomers to check out. Welcome to the Opening Report, a curated roundup of recent restaurant openings big and small across the Twin Cities. Did we miss a spot? Drop a note at the tipline or email twincities@ and we'll consider it for the next update. June KINGFIELD — Chef Pedro Wolcott recently opened a new hockey-tinged sandwich shop. North Star Deli offers an eclectic range of options, from muffaletta to smoked salmon BLT, while the space is decorated with vintage Minnesota North Stars memorabilia. Wolcott was previously behind the shuttered Guacaya Bistreaux in North Loop. 315 W. 46th Street in Minneapolis. POWDERHORN — After almost two years, Tiny Diner has reopened. The sustainability-focused restaurant, which has its own gardens that grow food, made a comeback in late June with longtime favorites like breakfast burritos alongside new creations such as a bulgogi Philly sandwich. During its closure, Tiny Diner's space was used by the Real Minneapolis nonprofit to prepare meals. The gardens were restored by its original designer, Koby Jeschkeit-Hagen, and returning chef Stephanie Portillo leads the kitchen. 1024 E. 38th Street in Minneapolis. DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL — Concertgoers headed to the Palace Theatre have a new spot for a pre- or post-show bite. Palace Pub offers approachable dishes like tavern-style pizzas, burgers, totchos, and wings, complemented by cocktails, THC beverages, and nonalcoholic options. It's open until 1 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, with the kitchen serving food as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday. 33 W. 7th Place in St. Paul. MERRIAM PARK — Donut Trap lovers can now get their fix straight from the source as the sweet treats specialist, which has doughnut vending machines around Twin Cities, has opened a retail location in the same building that houses its commercial kitchen. Operating Thursday through Sunday, the walk-up window sells a variety of doughnuts in flavors like Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, churro tres leches, and double chocolate Oreo, plus ice cream and caffeinated beverages. There's a 40-seat patio for guests to sit and enjoy their sugary bites. 1350 Hague Avenue in St. Paul. EXCELSIOR — Enjoy dumplings, ramen, and sake at new noodle bar Shiki in Downtown Excelsior. It's the second of three restaurants planned for the building by Jester Concepts — the basement houses cocktail den Parlour while forthcoming American restaurant Mirabelle comes to the main level later this summer. The cocktails incorporate Asian flavors, including an ube piña colada and an Old Fashioned made with ramen syrup. 200 Water Street in Excelsior. SHAKOPEE — Canterbury Park, the horse racetrack, casino, and entertainment venue in Southwest suburb Shakopee, welcomed a new restaurant to its lineup in June. Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar serves American fare like wings, oysters, and steaks, and features a massive 18,000-square-foot patio, reports the Star Tribune. Overlooking the track, the outdoor area has its own bar, fire pits, lawn games, and front-row seats to all of the racing action. 1125 Shenandoah Drive in Shakopee. May NORTHEAST — One of Minneapolis's best pizzerias can now be found at Indeed Brewing's taproom. Pizzeria Lola, the acclaimed restaurant by chef Ann Kim, is now serving pies out of a trailer parked next to the brewery. It's open every day of the week and the menu offers fan favorites as well as rotating specials. Kim recently announced that her other restaurant, Young Joni, will close in September. 711 NE 15th Avenue in Minneapolis. NORTHEAST — Celio is a new spot for Italian fare in Northeast Minneapolis. There are staples like fried polenta and arancini, but the menu is centered on pastas, which include options like blueberry-ricotta-filled agnolotti and orecchiette with wild boar and beef meatballs. Celio replaced the Sonder Shaker and is by the same team. 130 E Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. NORTHEAST — The iconic Ferris wheel in Northeast Minneapolis spins again with the opening of Hey Y'all Tipsy Taco Bar. Replacing shuttered Betty Danger's, the Tex-Mex restaurant offers tried-and-true dishes like queso fundido, elote dip, and tacos. There's also a smash burger served in a crispy flour tortilla, and breakfast tacos and burritos during weekend brunch. The vibrant — lots of pink and red hues plus flowery wallpaper — space can accommodate up to 400 guests across the indoor and outdoor sections, and the dog-friendly mini-golf course returns as well. 2501 Marshall Street Northeast in Minneapolis. SPRING PARK — Located along the shores of Lake Minnetonka in the new Shoreline Hotel, Cabana Anna's is a self-described 'South Florida meets Minnesota' restaurant offering seafood, pizzas, pastries, and waterfront views, with greens and herbs grown on-site. It's open for breakfast through dinner, plus weekend brunch, and there's also a dock so guests can arrive by boat. Shoreline is the first hotel built on the lake in 100 years and the restaurant is named after property owner Kelly Olsen's grandmother. 4165 Shoreline Drive in Spring Park. April LAKEVILLE — Hidden away inside a gas station, new speakeasy the Farmer's Cellar is mixing drinks in an intimate, Prohibition-era-themed space. Guests can sip on a variety of classic and original cocktails and frozen drinks, as well as low ABV and nonalcoholic selections. There's also a food menu featuring items like pork belly BLT sliders, pickled deviled eggs, and Detroit-style pizza. The Farmer's Cellar is the latest opening from Eagan-based group Wondrous Collective. 8333 210th Street West in Lakeville. Eater Twin Cities All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Hindu
17-06-2025
- The Hindu
Check out Chennai's newest rooftop restaurant that serves fusion chaat, kebabs and more
When we walk into Up North at Pullman Hotel for dinner, we are treated to views of the bustling traffic on Anna Salai below and the twinkling lights on the metro station nearby, all while ensconced in a tastefully done-up glass house. Pullman Hotel, an international chain owned by Accor, a French group, threw open its doors in February this year, and Up North, which was the rooftop restaurant in the hotel's earlier avtar as the Raintree Hotel has made a comeback. 'This is not your typical North Indian restaurant focussed on sharing portions and family meals. The menu is well thought out and concise, with a combination of small plates, kebabs, crafted cocktails and mains to choose from,' says Vinodh Ramamurthy, general Manager, Pullman Chennai Anna Salai. While the views do promise a very Instagram-friendly meal, we start off with their cocktails. The Gulaboo martini, a rose and gulkand-infused vodka cocktail is just the right amount of sweet and refreshing. The Imli-Old fashioned, a gin cocktail with tamarind chilli and orange bitters however needs to have dialled down on the sourness. There are quite a few fusion experiments on the menu, we soon discover and one that proves to be a success is the crunchy ghewar chaat, which blends sweet and spicy flavours with a tamarind chutney topping mixed with berries. The deep fried bite-sized haleem croquettes however definitely needed to be seasoned better. We move onto the kebabs and the murgh malai kebabs do not disappoint; the succulent, creamy chicken pieces are perfectly cooked. For the vegetarians, the khubani hara bara kebab are melt-in-the-mouth. Dal makhni here comes much hyped, and does not disappoint and is best paired with crumbly, soft garlic naan. The chicken biryani then follows, steaming hot and placed on the table in a pot with the seal intact. While the rice is light and fluffy and the chicken generous in quantity, the biryani definitely needed punchier flavours to stand out, especially given the rather aggressive competition with regard to the dish in Chennai's burgeoning food scene. The desserts we dig into; both the falooda tres leches and the kunafa gulab jamun are innovatively plated. The falooda tres leches is an immediate favourite, with a cold, spongy cake that comes soaked in rose-infused milk. Over the years, a restaurant serving up a good garlic naan or a subzi has become an intrinsic part of most star hotels in the city. Stand-alone restaurants serving North Indian food for years now have been undisputed family dining favourites. We notice Up North's diners are a mix — of large families trooping in for a late dinner and younger diners, eager to take in the views, phones in hand and steaming plates of biryani for company. Vinod says that this is what they hope to cater to, a diverse crowd of diners. Whatever category you fall into, if you want artsy shots of your dal makhni with the views, we suggest you pick the tables in the corners near the glass-panelled walls. The kebabs are good of course, but the views make them better. Up North is at Pullman Hotel, Anna Salai. A meal for two including alcohol costs ₹3,500 plus taxes. For reservations, contact 91500 01759
New Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Soaking up the Indian imagination
This vanilla sponge cake, soaked to perfection in a trio of milk (condensed, evaporated, and heavy cream) and crowned with whipped cream, has quietly made its way into Indian culinary trends, adding a touch of Latino flair to an already vibrant dessert scene. Although it feels like a timeless classic, tres leches doesn't date back as far as you might imagine. Food historians trace its origins to the 20th century, when Nestlé introduced recipes featuring canned milk after building production plants in Mexico around World War II. Digging deeper, though, reveals a predecessor: an elegant dessert of bread soaked in wine, layered with milk custard, and topped with fruits or nuts—a decadent European creation that made its way to Mexico in the 19th century. From its classic vanilla iteration to endless modern twists, it is a proof that nothing beats a sponge drenched in sweetness. 'It all starts with the foundation. Staying true to tradition, we bake a delicate, airy sponge to perfection in a tray. While it's still warm, we gently pour over the tres leches mixture, allowing it to infuse every layer,' shares Chef Vinesh Johny, Co-Founder Lavonne India.
Axios
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Desert Island Dish with Jeremiah Macias
As part of our running feature about favorite meals from folks who work in the Austin restaurant industry, we recently caught up with Jeremiah Macias, the bar manager and beverage director of the Texas Saké Company on St. Elmo. Background: Macias was born in El Paso but has lived in Austin for most of his life, graduating from Vandegrift High School. He started work in the food industry as a food runner at a movie theater. Dig in: Texas Saké not only serves saké, a rice-based alcoholic beverage, it brews it as well. One of their specialties is a nigori ginjo, "an aromatic concoction of honeydew and coconut, with a soft mango finish," per the brewery. You can also grab food from Texas Sushiko at Texas Saké. You're marooned on a desert island. If you could have one dish, what would it be? JM:"I'd do the Sushiko spam roll. Being a Hawaiian delicacy, it immediately comes to mind for island food. You're taking a can of spam and elevating it with spices and making it into a sushi roll." What about dessert? JM: "I tend not to go for sweets too much. But I recently tried the matcha tres leches at Tare. Coming from my Hispanic roots and putting that flair with the matcha, it was just super tasty and great." What are you having to drink on your desert island? JM:"I would definitely bring a lychee mai tai, with a saké flavor to it. It's got a creaminess to it. I use fresh lychees and lychee juice, with our unfiltered sake we brew in-house. It definitely has that island vibe."
