
Photo by Caitlin Abrams
A selection of pastries available from the Mother Dough Bakery counter in the Capella Tower lobby
A selection of pastries available from the Mother Dough Bakery counter in the Capella Tower lobby
New Restaurants Coming in 2022
Arts and Rec
Seven Points in Uptown will get an arcade bar à la Can Can Wonderland. Lake & Hennepin
Four Seasons
The global hotel comes to downtown with Gavin Kaysen’s new full-service Mediterranean bar and restaurant. Washington & Hennepin
Ribnick Project
Also from Fhima, look for a speakeasy with Moulin Rouge tendencies to take over the former furrier building. North Loop
Guacaya Bistreaux
Latin American tapas dining with great patio action coming this spring. North Loop
The Apostle Supper Club
Brian and Sarah Ingram will open this swank club with a voodoo tiki bar soon in 2022. Downtown St. Paul
Vinai
This is the year for Yia Vang’s full-service Hmong restaurant to finally open; we feel it! Northeast
Mario’s
The owners of Estelle are creating a pizza-and-sub pub on Cleveland. Merriam Park
Wineside
A former Champps will become a wine store, wine bar, bistro, and market from the Top Ten Liquors owners. Ridgedale
Butcher and the Boar
The Jester Concepts crew will reopen the smoky meats palace in a building tucked off the main drag of Washington Ave. North Loop
Wrecktangle
The Detroit-style pizza mavens will take over the former Falafel King spot with squarish pizzas and a full bar. Lake & Lyndale
Still New Restaurants That You Should try
Mother Dough
David Fhima is unleashing his famous bread-baking skills on downtown with this all-day coffee café. Capella Tower, Mpls.
Sidecar at the Tap
Former Adrian’s Tavern is now a stylish cocktail bar adjacent to sibling Town Hall Tap. The back patio will rock. 4812 Chicago Ave., South Mpls.
Petite Atelier
Look for ticketed dinners, or book your own stylish table at Jamie Malone's new workshop. North Loop
Creekside Supper Club
A real Wisco old-fashioned is ready for you at this true homage to northern supper clubs. 4820 Chicago Ave., South Mpls.
Toma Mojo Grill
Tilia alum Chef Paul Backer is betting that we'll love fast healthy food with Spanish flavors. 12977 Ridgedale Dr., Mtka.
Owamni
The Sioux Chef's restaurant has brought Indigenous ingredients and cooking to the forefront. 420 S. 1st St., Mpls.
Tattersall River Falls
The distillers have a new production facility across the river, with a full-service casual restaurant. River Falls, WI
Ama Sushi
Momos and sushi are the ticket at this approachable Japanese-Tibetan spot. 5033 France Ave. S., Mpls.
All Saints
Industry vets resurrected the Bardo space, and the wood-fired cuisine has been the toast of winter. 222 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls.
EaTo
Eastside is now a bottle shop, pizza place, specialty market, and good time all rolled into one. 305 Washington Ave. S., Mpls.
The Get Down Coffee Co.
Houston White's Camdentown community hub offers a great cup of coffee and a welcoming vibe. 1500 44th Ave. N., Mpls.
A-Side Public House
Tucked away in the West Seventh hood, this little coffee bar, kitchen, and brewpub brings them in. 754 Randolph Ave., St. Paul
LUSH
The cinder-block cabaret has been given a full makeover, complete with Betty and Earl's biscuits. 990 Central Ave. NE, Mpls.
Pau Hana
The folks behind Lake and Irving have opened this south metro homage to Pacific Island eating. 14435 Hwy. 13, Savage
Khâluna
Ann Ahmed's newest spot brings all the flavors and feels from warmer SE Asian climes. 4000 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.
Nouvelle Brewing
Pig Ate My Pizza has morphed into a brewpub with an innovative, rotating menu. 4124 Broadway Ave. W., Robbinsdale