Hey everyone, finally got around to going to another tasting menu, this time in Minneapolis. In my opinion, this place is definitely Michelin status and better than a lot of the one stars I’ve been to, and potentially up there with the two. The chef was the chef de cuisine at Boulud or Daniel (Can’t remember) for a while before coming to Minneapolis.
The first opening broth was a really nice start even though I’m not a big ham fan, loved the mustard seed oil in it.
The three starting bites were absolutely delicious. The caviar dish was the best caviar dish I’ve ever had and that is saying a lot with how good the ones at Atera are. The way the sunchoke cream complimented the caviar was insane, and adding the crispy rice for the crunch to go along with the popping of the caviar was genius. The apple pie was just a really unique and fun way to make a tart into a savory but still dessert type of apple pie, and the duck sausage was the best sausage I’ve ever had, with this amazingly savory flavor that the cherry and juniper combined with that made it into something really satisfying and comforting.
The Kampachi was one of best dishes of the night. I loved the way the green apple and watermelon radish brought a different perspective to the raw fish, and the lemon oil and horseradish just brought the flavor to become a top tier dish.
The foie gras I found to be almost too much like a really creamy but strangely flavored scrambled eggs, but hey I’m not too much of a foie gras fan i suppose (the chicken and apple consommé was insanely good however). The monkfish was delicious, on par with the quality of monkfish I had at Le Bernardin and that truly impressed me.
The best dish of the night, the chestnut tagliarini. The black truffles with the cheesy pasta, and those roasted chestnuts, just DIVINE! The best pasta dish I’ve had in many many years, maybe even my life. The Guinea hen also knocked it out of the park, god the Asian pear and yuzu were good and the crispy skin of the hen was just perfect.
The New Zealand venison was a really disappointing finish to the savory section of the meal as it was quite chewy, but the flavors in this dish were still top notch. We then had an amazing green tea to start the desserts.
The parsnip lemongrass sherbet with pomegranate soda was something I was hoping I would get, and it didn’t disappoint. The parsnip powder and lemongrass sherbet going against the sweetness of the pomegranate soda was just such an exciting mix of flavors and I could have eaten a massive bowl of just that dish and have been more than happy. The pumpkin custard with sorghum ice cream was also just amazing, especially the sorghum ice cream. It reminded me of the brilliant ice cream that Atomix does with always a unique and odd flavor that just knocks it out of the park. Unfortunately the mignardes weren’t great, but there was one that I really enjoyed (although I was so full This point). I also really appreciated getting the Rice Krispies at the end to mark the end of the meal.
Overall, I would say if you’re ever in Minneapolis or the area and love fine dining, make sure to book a spot here. If it’s anything like the meal I had, you’ll be more than happy you went. The price is a lot lower than anything of the sort on either coast, and even though I was expecting thus a lower quality or skill level, that absolutely was not the case.
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Enjoyed Demi quite a bit about 18 months ago- Gavin Kaysen is a fantastic chef chef and Minneapolis is lucky to have him. His original spot Spoon & Stable is also outstanding, as is his new-ish restaurant in the Four Seasons downtown, Mara.
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Demi has been on my list for a while. Spoon & stable as well. Minneapolis flight prices are just always crazy from wherever I’m at.
Looks good!
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Thanks for the detailed review!
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How much is this ($)? Looks great with a lot of filling food too.
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Wow sounds delicious!
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I eat here 2-3 times per year and can confirm it is awesome.
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Love seeing the Minnesota rep here! Our food scene is so slept on.
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Looks amazing but what is up with that last course? It looks very random and unfinished compared with the rest.
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Hey everyone, finally got around to going to another tasting menu, this time in Minneapolis. In my opinion, this place is definitely Michelin status and better than a lot of the one stars I’ve been to, and potentially up there with the two. The chef was the chef de cuisine at Boulud or Daniel (Can’t remember) for a while before coming to Minneapolis.
The first opening broth was a really nice start even though I’m not a big ham fan, loved the mustard seed oil in it.
The three starting bites were absolutely delicious. The caviar dish was the best caviar dish I’ve ever had and that is saying a lot with how good the ones at Atera are. The way the sunchoke cream complimented the caviar was insane, and adding the crispy rice for the crunch to go along with the popping of the caviar was genius. The apple pie was just a really unique and fun way to make a tart into a savory but still dessert type of apple pie, and the duck sausage was the best sausage I’ve ever had, with this amazingly savory flavor that the cherry and juniper combined with that made it into something really satisfying and comforting.
The Kampachi was one of best dishes of the night. I loved the way the green apple and watermelon radish brought a different perspective to the raw fish, and the lemon oil and horseradish just brought the flavor to become a top tier dish.
The foie gras I found to be almost too much like a really creamy but strangely flavored scrambled eggs, but hey I’m not too much of a foie gras fan i suppose (the chicken and apple consommé was insanely good however). The monkfish was delicious, on par with the quality of monkfish I had at Le Bernardin and that truly impressed me.
The best dish of the night, the chestnut tagliarini. The black truffles with the cheesy pasta, and those roasted chestnuts, just DIVINE! The best pasta dish I’ve had in many many years, maybe even my life. The Guinea hen also knocked it out of the park, god the Asian pear and yuzu were good and the crispy skin of the hen was just perfect.
The New Zealand venison was a really disappointing finish to the savory section of the meal as it was quite chewy, but the flavors in this dish were still top notch. We then had an amazing green tea to start the desserts.
The parsnip lemongrass sherbet with pomegranate soda was something I was hoping I would get, and it didn’t disappoint. The parsnip powder and lemongrass sherbet going against the sweetness of the pomegranate soda was just such an exciting mix of flavors and I could have eaten a massive bowl of just that dish and have been more than happy. The pumpkin custard with sorghum ice cream was also just amazing, especially the sorghum ice cream. It reminded me of the brilliant ice cream that Atomix does with always a unique and odd flavor that just knocks it out of the park. Unfortunately the mignardes weren’t great, but there was one that I really enjoyed (although I was so full This point). I also really appreciated getting the Rice Krispies at the end to mark the end of the meal.
Overall, I would say if you’re ever in Minneapolis or the area and love fine dining, make sure to book a spot here. If it’s anything like the meal I had, you’ll be more than happy you went. The price is a lot lower than anything of the sort on either coast, and even though I was expecting thus a lower quality or skill level, that absolutely was not the case.
Enjoyed Demi quite a bit about 18 months ago- Gavin Kaysen is a fantastic chef chef and Minneapolis is lucky to have him. His original spot Spoon & Stable is also outstanding, as is his new-ish restaurant in the Four Seasons downtown, Mara.
Demi has been on my list for a while. Spoon & stable as well. Minneapolis flight prices are just always crazy from wherever I’m at.
Looks good!
Thanks for the detailed review!
How much is this ($)? Looks great with a lot of filling food too.
Wow sounds delicious!
I eat here 2-3 times per year and can confirm it is awesome.
Love seeing the Minnesota rep here! Our food scene is so slept on.
Looks amazing but what is up with that last course? It looks very random and unfinished compared with the rest.
Was that served on a log???