The Hottest New Brunches in the Twin Cities Right Now — Eater
from the Eater Staff
Helmed by three Travail alumni — pastry chef Alex Althoff, chef Nat Moser, and creative director Sarah Julson — Dahlia does roving pop-up brunches at restaurants around the Cities. Menus change weekly, so check Instagram for the latest details, but expect savory dishes like sausage-stuffed breakfast sandwiches and sourdough focaccia French toast offered alongside Dahlia’s delicate pastries: jammy Bloody Mary croissants, raspberry lemon cruffins, or shimmering creme brulee doughnuts, for example. The pop-up makes frequent appearances at Oro by Nixta, Marty’s Deli, Guacaya Bistreaux, and other local spots.
A Look Ahead at the Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings of 2024 — Eater
Justine Jones, editor of Eater Twin Cities
I’m can’t wait for both Diane’s Place and Vinai, and whatever the Dahlia team does creating a lunchy, brunchy, daytime spot. I’m also excited about Jade Dynasty coming to the old Fuji Ya spot at Lyn-Lake — hell yes to a new dim sum spot, we need more! Coastal Seafood’s new St. Paul bar seems really promising, too. If there’s one thing I could snap my fingers and conjure for the Cities’ dining scene, it would be the kind of casual, (relatively) affordable oyster bar you can find on the coasts. Maybe this is the place.
The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul Right Now, May 2023 — Eater
Welcome to the Eater Twin Cities Heatmap, a collection of exciting new restaurants that have opened or re-opened in the last six months or so. Despite the long-tail challenges of the pandemic, Minneapolis and St. Paul’s resilient restaurant community continues to find creative ways to introduce diners to fantastic food. This month, the map highlights four new spots: Oro by Nixta, La Bodega Taco Bar, AltBurger, and Centro in Highland Park.
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Helmed by three Travail alumni — pastry chef Alex Althoff, chef Nat Moser, and creative director Sarah Julson — Dahlia is an exciting “pastries and savories” pop-up. On a technical level, these baked goods are superb: The croissants are feather-light, the biscuits crumbly and moist. They’re a canvas for unexpected flavors, like a jammy Bloody Mary croissant, or a donut lacquered with a shimmering creme brulee glaze.
The 15 Hottest New Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul Right Now, April 2023 — Eater
Welcome to the Eater Twin Cities Heatmap, a collection of exciting new restaurants that have opened or re-opened in the last six months or so. Despite the long-tail challenges of the pandemic, Minneapolis and St. Paul’s resilient restaurant community continues to find creative ways to introduce diners to fantastic food. This month, the map highlights eight new (and new-ish) spots: Juche, Kruse Markit, Big Biscuit Bar, Mee-Ka Pop-Up, Eat Street Crossing, Pinoli, Bolé Express, and Dahlia.
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Helmed by three Travail alumni — pastry chef Alex Althoff, chef Nat Moser, and creative director Sarah Julson — Dahlia is an exciting “pastries and savories” pop-up. On a technical level, these baked goods are superb: the croissants are feather-light, the biscuits crumbly and moist. They’re a canvas for unexpected flavors, like a jammy Bloody Mary croissant, or a donut lacquered with a shimmering creme brulee glaze. Note that Dahlia doesn’t have a physical storefront, so don’t drive out to Robbinsdale and expect to find a bakery there. It’s essential to keep an eye on the website or Instagram for details on upcoming locations.
