Midwest Cuisine: Spoon & Stable

So these past couple weeks have been a whirlwind for me! I have been so busy working on new content to write for my blog, spending time with family and it was my birthday! I love birthdays, so I made sure to celebrate in the right way, by checking out one of the most popular and up and coming restaurants in Minneapolis. Last week, my boyfriend and I made reservations at Spoon & Stable in the North Loop. I was so excited to go here, as I had been wanting to go for a while. Spoon & Stable was started by Gavin Kaysen, a James-Bared award-winning chef, who was born and raised in Minnesota. He wanted to showcase the midwest culture in the food, specifically with the stable Pot Roast dish on the menu.  Recently, this staple dish was featured in the New York Times, showcasing how incredible the restaurant and the food has become. You can check out the article, here.

So, after many weeks of anticipation, we sat down at a table located right in front of the open kitchen. I was able to sit and watch the chefs cook, prepare and create all of the many meals flowing out to all of the tables. The restaurant has a rustic, but elegant feeling. With the exposed wood and brick walls, the transparent wine cellar and open concept kitchen, customers feel very involved throughout the whole dining experience. Furthermore, as many of the dishes are shareable, I made sure to try almost everything! The food was exquisite, perfectly timed throughout our meal and the unusual combination of seasonings and sauces meshed perfectly together.

I know, these pictures must be making your mouth water by now, because mine is! These dishes were not only some of the most incredible combination of flavors I had ever tasted, but they were also so beautifully presented and creative. Each dish had a reason for why it was paired the way it was and a masterful idea behind its creation.

Spoon & Stable is not only one of the most up and coming restaurants in the Twin Cities, but it is also located in one of the best areas as well. Located only walking distance away from my neighborhood, I know that I will be visiting Spoon & Stable a lot more, if not for the food, then just for the incredibly creative and delicious cocktails. I can say, that I am completely OBSESSED with Spoon & Stable and highly recommend it to everyone, especially those foodies out.

Oh and since it was my birthday and to top off the night, I was presented with a enormous raspberry cotton candy birthday treat! It was such a lovely and unique touch and a fun surprise! I felt like a kid at the Minnesota State fair again! What a great way to bring the feeling of the midwest culture back into the theme at Spoon & Stable! Check out the website here and see the ever-changing menu for the week and more about the restaurant itself!

I hope you all have enjoyed this post and found it helpful! If you have any questions, please reach out! Enjoy!