I’m just more impressed that a UA-cam video about the Twin Cities didn’t just show Minneapolis the whole time. A lot of love was also shown to St. Paul!
being invited by the Saint Paul Saints, going to the State Fair, and having the place he stayed at be the Saint Paul Hotel definitely helped with the STP-heavy experiences
Been going there since I was a kid and my family would get the polish sausage, which makes me ask.. is it actually urkranian sausage? Friends and family have always called it polish sausage (being polish and from NE mpls)
@@JR-kx4lv no, there are all kinds of sausage with Polish sausage (kielbasa) being one type. there's also Italian, Ukrainian, etc etc. so it's not an either or, they're different types of sausages
Very close by the the Hmong market is Cheng Heng which is the absolute best restaurant. They serve amazing Cambodian food and have won "best spring roll" awards, my favorite dish of theirs is the #38 Kor Koo soup 😋
This is actually very awesome and appreciated to see as a person who grew up and lives in Minneapolis. St. Paul doesnt get enough recognition but i feel like the entire twin cities is slept upon. There is so much culture and amazing things to do as well as the huge music scene. Thank you
As someone who grew up in the Twin Cities, wow. You really hit so many wonderful points beyond the State Fair, and the effort you put in to really getting know this place, by some of our community highlights, is so commendable. I can only attest to the quality of this video as a local who knows what's what, but I can definitely imagine that the locals of every place you visit have the same to say. You're that guy. 10/10
I was in Minneapolis for the first time a couple months ago. We only had a few hours so we went to that Keith Haring exhibit at the Walker - it's absolutely worth your time. Highly recommended.
The Pianist at the St Paul Hotel is Chris Lomheim. He's crazy talented and I think he's been playing tea time there for over 20 years. Love that you were here and thanks for featuring St. Paul. I live blocks from Matt's. Your video is a nudge to get back over there. It's a must. Thanks for visiting. I hope it was fun. There is much more than the state fair!!
As a Polish person whose family has been visiting Kramarczuk's for 60 years, I love that they were included. Was also baffled by your pronunciation, but willing to let it slide.
So cool! I have lived in Minnesota since 2012. The Twin Cities have great food and art, yet they're not overwhelming. And it's easy to get out into the countryside and enjoy outdoorsy stuff!
As a lifelong Twin Cities resident, I absolutely loved your take on our vibrant culture! You captured the charm of St. Paul and Minneapolis perfectly, from the historic St. Paul Hotel to the delicious Juicy Lucy debate. It’s refreshing to see someone appreciate our local gems, like Moon’s Kitchen and the Farmers Market. And yes, the state fair is a must-nothing beats fried food on a stick! Your enthusiasm for our community shines through, and it’s clear you had a blast. Come back soon; there’s always more to explore! Thanks for showcasing the heart of our cities! 🌟
OH MAN, that was just the TIP of the iceberg of the BEST there is here in the Twin Cities!!! It's a clean, thriving, gorgeous metro. I wish you'd have done more arial views like of the Stone Arch Bridge which are spectacular views of the Mississippi River and Downtown Mpls. There is also the bustling UPTOWN areas. LOTs of stadiums, you covered one of the smaller ones but still great. We also have a ton of lakes for fishing, swimming, boating close by. Customer service here is some of the best I've ever experienced. You get EYE CONTACT with a SMILE and a polite please and thank you. Good people here!
I love the power trip morning show and been a huge fan of yours for awhile now. Loved that two of favorites collaborated. Come on back to Twin Cities for some ice fishing in the winter boss!! Keep up the great content! ❤
Thanks for the St. Paul love! It's worth noting that devotees of Lowertown, where several of the St. Paul events in the video took place, were alarmed when the Lowertown location of Barrio (captured in this video right in the middle of the image @6:33 ) abruptly closed permanently on September 6. The entire region around downtown St. Paul (Lowertown is immediately next to it) has been hurting for visitors and foot traffic ever since the pandemic began, and a whole lot of restaurants and other establishments have closed down. A large proportion of the office workers who were the main clientele just haven't come back since COVID chased us home in 2020. There's plenty of concern that the area right around the Saints' CHS Field, the St. Paul Farmers' Market, and Mears Park (all captured in this video) is in real trouble.
Great video - As a born and bred Minnesotan, I learned a few things I didn't know. Thanks for visiting and sharing the great experiences that can be found in the Twin Cities. 🙇
Wasn't expecting another video - but this was great! Way to hit the off-the-beaten track stuff; Hmong Village and Kramarczuk's are both amazing! Come back any time!
Your content is awesome man, this is my home state and you gave one of the most accurate depictions of it I’ve seen in a minute Hope ya enjoyed the trip
Solid, & good dive-bar ambience (& who doesn't love that?). The 5-8 Club also does a really good juicy lucy--can't go wrong either way, & the 5-8 is more convenient for suburban folk. Both have a pretty good claim to fame re inventing the JL, though the sensible admit that Matt's gets the nod for primacy.
I prefer the Nook over in St. Paul. Pretzel bun is a great JL choice since it maintains its integrity, but in any case it’s fun to try the “competition” and see which one you like best.
Stayed at the St. Paul Hotel before going off to basic training for the U.S. Army, the chef said we could have anything on the menu we wanted! I asked the waitress what kind of fish "Fillet Mingon" was, she just replied "You'll like it" ... Thatg's the first time I'd eaten a Fillet Mingon, and it was perfect! I will never forget that dinner.
One fun tidbit about the saints mascot - they also have a live “ball pig” that is new every year (multiple a year maybe?). This year it’s name is “ozempig”, but one of my favorites was from the season after prince passed - “little red porkette“
Ahh. Minneapolis is my home away from home. I visit very often. I’m a massive Prince fan and always find a reason to come back. Also, the Walker Art Center is terrific for contemporary art. And that Keith Haring exhibit is great! My other love. ❤
The Twin Cities has one of the mood vibrant food scenes in the country. For several years it has more James Beard Award finalists than any other city. One great restaurant you should have visited was Owamni - the chef is a classically trained Lakota chef, and all of the dishes feature exclusively pre-colonization ingredients.
Glad you had a great time! Some additional fun facts: *The costumed Saints mascot is Mudonna. The real pig you got a glimpse of Porknite. Every year there’s a new piglet introduced and the fans name him or her in a contest. At the end of the season, they get to retire and live out their life on a farm. It’s NOT EATEN. *Charles Schulz was born in Minneapolis, but raised in St. Paul in the apartment above his father’s barbershop. O’Gara’s bar was next door. Another legacy establishment. *Saint Dinette has announced it will be closing at the end of March 2025. Get here quick! *Matt’s Bar and The 5-8 Club both make excellent Jucy Lucys. *The St.Paul Hotel hosts every performer that plays the Xcel Center (across the park and behind the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts). Now you need to come back! There’s so much more to see and taste.
Uh, note that O'Gara's, Carl Schulz's Family Barbershop, and the old Schulz apartment are long gone. A Yum! Kitchen and Bakery (local chain restaurant) is now on their old spot at Snelling and Selby Avenues in St. Paul. The sole O'Gara's still in existence is on the State Fairgrounds and only operates during the 12 days per year of the fair. Also, the 5/8 Club calls it the *Juicy* Lucy. "Jucy" is Matt's spelling.
Candyland! I used to work there in high school! Nicest owners ever. Also, my mom worked at the St. Paul Hotel for 25 years. Glad you gave those places some love!
Yesss! I’m so glad you went to Saint Dinette! Tim Niver is the kindest best restauranteur in the cities and his crew at both SD & Mucci’s are fantastic. You will always get exceptional service, alongside really fucking good food. His podcast / UA-cam channel NiverNiverLand are well worth checking out, as he sits down with chefs & restauranteurs to talk about the business of restaurants etc.
Thanks for coming! This is one of the best videos I've ever seen of our area, you really got to see most of the best. Definitely more for your next trip!
This video perfectly captures so many things I love about the cities. It’s a beautiful hidden gem of culture, community and history. The food scene is something that is constantly evolving and thriving by word of mouth. It’s a city built on friendship and new experiences. I love it so much. You did it justice.
Your honesty cracks me up. I was just there a week ago. You showed me some things I didn't know about, and foods I would have dearly loved to try. Thanks!
Fantastic video man, I’m a big fan! Next time you make it back here to MN, I’d love to show you some of the hidden gems and food spots I’ve found in my 35 years living here, born and raised. Thanks for shining a fantastic light our our state! 🙏🏼
Chef, this was an excellent overview! You were born to do this...great speaking voice, original content and variety, and respectful of all a city has to offer!
It warms my heart that you went to Candyland!! My dad and uncle had their high end hair salon directly across the street (it shifted to skyway level across from First Ave more recently) and as little kids we would take a trip down to work with dad and then run across the street to Candyland. That place is heaven! I still recommend it to anyone who visits. Sorry you couldn't see the Walker, it really is an amazing gallery, and my friends and family have been featured there with various projects.
Really nice to see someone highlighting Minnesota, feels like we’re often overlooked but i’d like to believe that we have a lot to offer if u search long hard enough
I love your reactions. I didn't realize the UA-cam channel I quit tic-tok quite sometime ago. As a native Minnesotan I'm glad you had a chance to visit. You're my favorite chef commentator since the beloved Anthony Bourdain RIP.
Great Review of the Twin Cities, great choices for food on both sides of the River. Glad to hear you had such a great time and looking forward to your return visit. Also thank you for showing how underrated the food scene is in Twin Cities.
@chefreactions has become such a good channel! it was awesone seeing you enjoying my state. i went to college in st.paul and love that city's charm. btw, my wife and i saw you at the state fair!
My wife and I are regulars at the Saint Dinette - truly an amazing place with amazing food and people. While Lowertown Saint Paul is struggling right now (which is a huge shame as I lived down there for 4 years and I loved it despite its flaws) - the Dinette is a destination we hit as much as we can.
Hell yeah! Seeing Kramarczuk's made me so happy! My family is Polish and I grew up going to there to get kielbasa for every single Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. It's one of my favorite places in Minnesota to grab some good or a meal.
Chef, I’m honestly impressed you made it anywhere besides the fair! We’d love to have you back to the TC to check out some other spots. Highly recommend Vinai, Khaluna, Gai Noi, Owamni, Young Joni, Cossetta and so many others!
If/when you come back, I recommend checking out the indigenous food lab as well as the general area at Global Market. I also like 5-8 club for their garlic bread cheeseburger.
Back in the 70s my family live a couple blocks from Matt's, I have fond memories of my grandmother taking me there for lunch, I'd of course get a Jucy Lucy
I made a very conscious decision to bring my family to Minnesota when our immigration process was completed, Saint Paul is a genuine blessing to my children, my wife and our family as a whole.. this is an awesome video... Very detailed.. we live three minutes from mhong village.. it's so awesome.. the state fair, ehh, is what it is.. Como zoo and park as well as the countless other parks are also a huge plus for families..
it's late and I've been drinking but I love my state so much I wanna cry. I grew up in Chicago but I've almost lived most of my life here at just about 40. great video
I work walking-distance from Kramarczuk's and they've been responsible for many sleepy afternoons after having a very comforting lunch. They're also key to a good brat grill out.
I’m just more impressed that a UA-cam video about the Twin Cities didn’t just show Minneapolis the whole time. A lot of love was also shown to St. Paul!
Came here to say this! During the Super Bowl there were UA-camrs - standing in front of the state capital - saying they were “here in Minneapolis” 😂
being invited by the Saint Paul Saints, going to the State Fair, and having the place he stayed at be the Saint Paul Hotel definitely helped with the STP-heavy experiences
Minnesota is a hidden gem for food and art. Lots of great places. Glad you enjoyed your time here.
Kramarczuk's totally deserves that 100 out of 10 rating, especially for that plate of food you had! 😋🤤
It’s awesome food and authentic plus historic for NE Mpls
That sausage looked awesome
Been going there since I was a kid and my family would get the polish sausage, which makes me ask..
is it actually urkranian sausage? Friends and family have always called it polish sausage (being polish and from NE mpls)
I could eat a thousand of the pierogis.
@@JR-kx4lv no, there are all kinds of sausage with Polish sausage (kielbasa) being one type. there's also Italian, Ukrainian, etc etc. so it's not an either or, they're different types of sausages
I live in St. Paul. This is the best review of the Twin Cities I've ever seen.
not a ton of st. paul reviews i suppose?
o/ in the southern part of the state :)
Holy shit! You went to the Hmong Village? I wasn’t expecting that at all man. You’re always open to visit here anytime you feel so. We appreciate you!
IKR? surprised and delighted he was on the east side!
Hmong Village is awesome!
I've never been there, but been told to go many times by my SEA friends.
Great place, love visiting when in up there.
Very close by the the Hmong market is Cheng Heng which is the absolute best restaurant. They serve amazing Cambodian food and have won "best spring roll" awards, my favorite dish of theirs is the #38 Kor Koo soup 😋
It was so refreshing for you to highlight a lot of St Paul!! EVERYBODY does Minneapolis, but some of us know St. Paul is also incredible!
This is actually very awesome and appreciated to see as a person who grew up and lives in Minneapolis. St. Paul doesnt get enough recognition but i feel like the entire twin cities is slept upon. There is so much culture and amazing things to do as well as the huge music scene. Thank you
As someone who grew up in the Twin Cities, wow. You really hit so many wonderful points beyond the State Fair, and the effort you put in to really getting know this place, by some of our community highlights, is so commendable. I can only attest to the quality of this video as a local who knows what's what, but I can definitely imagine that the locals of every place you visit have the same to say. You're that guy. 10/10
I was in Minneapolis for the first time a couple months ago. We only had a few hours so we went to that Keith Haring exhibit at the Walker - it's absolutely worth your time. Highly recommended.
The Pianist at the St Paul Hotel is Chris Lomheim. He's crazy talented and I think he's been playing tea time there for over 20 years. Love that you were here and thanks for featuring St. Paul. I live blocks from Matt's. Your video is a nudge to get back over there. It's a must. Thanks for visiting. I hope it was fun. There is much more than the state fair!!
Just here to say THANK YOU for showing Saint Paul so much love in this video. We got some cool things happening on this side of the river.❤
As a Polish person whose family has been visiting Kramarczuk's for 60 years, I love that they were included. Was also baffled by your pronunciation, but willing to let it slide.
Chef reactions has been KILLING it lately 🫡
lol appreciate it
Thanks for the great vids on Minnesota. People think this is only a flyover state. I think it’s worth the visit to MN
We want everyone to keep thinking it is.
Shhhhhhhhhhh! Zip it! ;)
@@joshuaanderson7405 It should be discovered, not advertised.
So cool! I have lived in Minnesota since 2012. The Twin Cities have great food and art, yet they're not overwhelming. And it's easy to get out into the countryside and enjoy outdoorsy stuff!
I agree! have been living in MN my whole life if one can handle the snow, its home!
As a lifelong Twin Cities resident, I absolutely loved your take on our vibrant culture! You captured the charm of St. Paul and Minneapolis perfectly, from the historic St. Paul Hotel to the delicious Juicy Lucy debate. It’s refreshing to see someone appreciate our local gems, like Moon’s Kitchen and the Farmers Market. And yes, the state fair is a must-nothing beats fried food on a stick! Your enthusiasm for our community shines through, and it’s clear you had a blast. Come back soon; there’s always more to explore! Thanks for showcasing the heart of our cities! 🌟
OH MAN, that was just the TIP of the iceberg of the BEST there is here in the Twin Cities!!! It's a clean, thriving, gorgeous metro. I wish you'd have done more arial views like of the Stone Arch Bridge which are spectacular views of the Mississippi River and Downtown Mpls. There is also the bustling UPTOWN areas. LOTs of stadiums, you covered one of the smaller ones but still great. We also have a ton of lakes for fishing, swimming, boating close by. Customer service here is some of the best I've ever experienced. You get EYE CONTACT with a SMILE and a polite please and thank you. Good people here!
I love the power trip morning show and been a huge fan of yours for awhile now. Loved that two of favorites collaborated. Come on back to Twin Cities for some ice fishing in the winter boss!! Keep up the great content! ❤
Thanks for the St. Paul love!
It's worth noting that devotees of Lowertown, where several of the St. Paul events in the video took place, were alarmed when the Lowertown location of Barrio (captured in this video right in the middle of the image @6:33 ) abruptly closed permanently on September 6. The entire region around downtown St. Paul (Lowertown is immediately next to it) has been hurting for visitors and foot traffic ever since the pandemic began, and a whole lot of restaurants and other establishments have closed down. A large proportion of the office workers who were the main clientele just haven't come back since COVID chased us home in 2020. There's plenty of concern that the area right around the Saints' CHS Field, the St. Paul Farmers' Market, and Mears Park (all captured in this video) is in real trouble.
I’m so glad you had a great time in my state chef! The Twin Cities really are a great place to visit!
I've been watching for a few years now Im happy you came to my state its great here. Thank for highlighting our city
Great video - As a born and bred Minnesotan, I learned a few things I didn't know. Thanks for visiting and sharing the great experiences that can be found in the Twin Cities. 🙇
Wasn't expecting another video - but this was great! Way to hit the off-the-beaten track stuff; Hmong Village and Kramarczuk's are both amazing!
Come back any time!
Twin Cities continue to be underrated and I don’t mind, great place and great food.
Thanks for highlighting Saint Paul! We love our river city.
The "True Lies" reference makes me love you even more!!!😂😂😂😂
Your content is awesome man, this is my home state and you gave one of the most accurate depictions of it I’ve seen in a minute
Hope ya enjoyed the trip
thanks
Matt’s was the right choice for a Juicy Lucy.
Solid, & good dive-bar ambience (& who doesn't love that?). The 5-8 Club also does a really good juicy lucy--can't go wrong either way, & the 5-8 is more convenient for suburban folk. Both have a pretty good claim to fame re inventing the JL, though the sensible admit that Matt's gets the nod for primacy.
The better one.
I prefer the Nook over in St. Paul. Pretzel bun is a great JL choice since it maintains its integrity, but in any case it’s fun to try the “competition” and see which one you like best.
@joegathje6481: Jucy Lucy!
You spelled it correctly, how can we trust you?🙃
Love that you came to my state. MN is very under rated. Depending on where you go, you can have completely different experiences
Headed there next month. This is a huge help! Great work, Chef. Thanks!
Stayed at the St. Paul Hotel before going off to basic training for the U.S. Army, the chef said we could have anything on the menu we wanted! I asked the waitress what kind of fish "Fillet Mingon" was, she just replied "You'll like it" ... Thatg's the first time I'd eaten a Fillet Mingon, and it was perfect! I will never forget that dinner.
Born and raised in St. Paul. 28 years. Love it here.
I lost it at "oooo! A piece of candy!" Great content
One fun tidbit about the saints mascot - they also have a live “ball pig” that is new every year (multiple a year maybe?). This year it’s name is “ozempig”, but one of my favorites was from the season after prince passed - “little red porkette“
Ahh. Minneapolis is my home away from home. I visit very often. I’m a massive Prince fan and always find a reason to come back. Also, the Walker Art Center is terrific for contemporary art. And that Keith Haring exhibit is great! My other love. ❤
I appreciate that you spent time in St P!! I live right by the F Scott house. Thanks for coming to visit us!!!
So glad you enjoyed yourself and that you went to Matt's! Love your stuff.
I've lived here my whole live and could never imagine living anywhere else, so I love seeing new people get to experience it ✨ Come back any time.
Same.
The Twin Cities has one of the mood vibrant food scenes in the country. For several years it has more James Beard Award finalists than any other city. One great restaurant you should have visited was Owamni - the chef is a classically trained Lakota chef, and all of the dishes feature exclusively pre-colonization ingredients.
Glad you had a great time! Some additional fun facts:
*The costumed Saints mascot is Mudonna. The real pig you got a glimpse of Porknite. Every year there’s a new piglet introduced and the fans name him or her in a contest. At the end of the season, they get to retire and live out their life on a farm. It’s NOT EATEN.
*Charles Schulz was born in Minneapolis, but raised in St. Paul in the apartment above his father’s barbershop. O’Gara’s bar was next door. Another legacy establishment.
*Saint Dinette has announced it will be closing at the end of March 2025. Get here quick!
*Matt’s Bar and The 5-8 Club both make excellent Jucy Lucys.
*The St.Paul Hotel hosts every performer that plays the Xcel Center (across the park and behind the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts).
Now you need to come back! There’s so much more to see and taste.
Uh, note that O'Gara's, Carl Schulz's Family Barbershop, and the old Schulz apartment are long gone. A Yum! Kitchen and Bakery (local chain restaurant) is now on their old spot at Snelling and Selby Avenues in St. Paul. The sole O'Gara's still in existence is on the State Fairgrounds and only operates during the 12 days per year of the fair.
Also, the 5/8 Club calls it the *Juicy* Lucy. "Jucy" is Matt's spelling.
Candyland! I used to work there in high school! Nicest owners ever. Also, my mom worked at the St. Paul Hotel for 25 years. Glad you gave those places some love!
I've lived in the Twin Cities suburbs my entire life and I've only been to a few of the places you featured. I'm going to have to try Kramarczuk's.
You're a natural at this - will love watching your journey
appreciate it
“But I gotta go eat a bunch fried food on a stick”
You fit right in with that sentence
Skol
You did your job man, I want to visit now.
Yesss! I’m so glad you went to Saint Dinette! Tim Niver is the kindest best restauranteur in the cities and his crew at both SD & Mucci’s are fantastic. You will always get exceptional service, alongside really fucking good food.
His podcast / UA-cam channel NiverNiverLand are well worth checking out, as he sits down with chefs & restauranteurs to talk about the business of restaurants etc.
If I recall correctly, they taped an episode of NiverNiverLand while he was here :). Guessing it will be out soon.
I just read that St. Dinette is closing down permanently.
Titanic era luxury, aka The Saint Paul Hotel. Solid selections on both sides of the river - a true yet brief Twin Cities tour. Cheers! -Joseph
Thanks for all the love! We hope to see you again soon!
Your long term content has quickly become my favorite of yours
Dude your references you sneak in are amazing. Ooo piece of candy, ooo piece of candy. Straight Gold.
Thank fuckin GOD you made it to the legend that is Kramarczuk's. GOAT. Love you!
The 58 is so good as well. There’s no losing in the jucy world
Beautiful vid highlighting some great pieces of Minnesota ✌️✌️✌️
"Jamie Lee Curtis in True Lies" is possibly my favourite Chef Reactions Line EVER!🤣
Boris and Doris 🤣
That sh$t was funny!
Yay you went to Matts!
Thanks for coming! This is one of the best videos I've ever seen of our area, you really got to see most of the best. Definitely more for your next trip!
Great video! Born and raised in Northern Minnesota and you’ve just introduced me to many places I need to visit. Loved your State Fair video too!
Glad to have you here in Minnesota!
This video perfectly captures so many things I love about the cities. It’s a beautiful hidden gem of culture, community and history. The food scene is something that is constantly evolving and thriving by word of mouth. It’s a city built on friendship and new experiences. I love it so much. You did it justice.
I've been to the Walker several times. (Art kid in school so many trips to the Walker) so worth the time!
Next time Al's Breakfast, if they'll let you have one of their 13 seats, for a Minneapolis breakfast institution
My college tradition was going to Al's before my last final of the semester ♥️
Also one of Meatsauces’ (from the power trip) favorite breakfast places. Great place
“Dave Chappelle that’s not your wife” had me cackling
Your honesty cracks me up. I was just there a week ago. You showed me some things I didn't know about, and foods I would have dearly loved to try. Thanks!
“Dave Chappelle not your wife” line made me actually laugh out loud. Such a good Chappelle show sketch.
Fantastic video man, I’m a big fan! Next time you make it back here to MN, I’d love to show you some of the hidden gems and food spots I’ve found in my 35 years living here, born and raised. Thanks for shining a fantastic light our our state! 🙏🏼
Chef, this was an excellent overview! You were born to do this...great speaking voice, original content and variety, and respectful of all a city has to offer!
GREAT STUFF CHEF - Loved the time you spend with the Power Trip! SKOL
Very impressed with the editing..very polished video. Bring on more.
It warms my heart that you went to Candyland!! My dad and uncle had their high end hair salon directly across the street (it shifted to skyway level across from First Ave more recently) and as little kids we would take a trip down to work with dad and then run across the street to Candyland. That place is heaven! I still recommend it to anyone who visits. Sorry you couldn't see the Walker, it really is an amazing gallery, and my friends and family have been featured there with various projects.
Really nice to see someone highlighting Minnesota, feels like we’re often overlooked but i’d like to believe that we have a lot to offer if u search long hard enough
Those skyways are a blessing come winter! ❤
So stoked to see that you enjoyed it here. Awesome video.
thank you
That’s my Little Free Library, looking sadly empty that day, ha! I wish I had seen you to invite you in!
Great video. Glad you enjoyed the TC...yes, the winters are brutal but the summers help make up for it!
I specifically clicked to see if you went to Kramarczuk’s. Favorite meal in Minneapolis.
MN loves you dude.
Just started watching this guy and he just discovered that the Twin Cities is a food hub. This is gonna be great!
I love your reactions. I didn't realize the UA-cam channel I quit tic-tok quite sometime ago. As a native Minnesotan I'm glad you had a chance to visit. You're my favorite chef commentator since the beloved Anthony Bourdain RIP.
You found a load of gems!! There’s so much more but alas. Stories behind every bite.
Great Review of the Twin Cities, great choices for food on both sides of the River. Glad to hear you had such a great time and looking forward to your return visit. Also thank you for showing how underrated the food scene is in Twin Cities.
@chefreactions has become such a good channel! it was awesone seeing you enjoying my state. i went to college in st.paul and love that city's charm. btw, my wife and i saw you at the state fair!
My wife and I are regulars at the Saint Dinette - truly an amazing place with amazing food and people. While Lowertown Saint Paul is struggling right now (which is a huge shame as I lived down there for 4 years and I loved it despite its flaws) - the Dinette is a destination we hit as much as we can.
Love these shows. Mostly for the intro, outro music, but the other stuff is pretty cool too.
Loving the videos - love the honest reviews & banter - we watch from NZ! ✌️✨
KIWI
Both of the Twin Cities are so under the radar and interesting cities
Wow!! You hit so many awesome landmarks and hotspots here! Glad you had an awesome time! ❤
Glad you enjoyed your time here! You hit some great spots!
Hell yeah! Seeing Kramarczuk's made me so happy! My family is Polish and I grew up going to there to get kielbasa for every single Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter. It's one of my favorite places in Minnesota to grab some good or a meal.
I like how you gravitate towards nostalgic foods you hit some great spots come on back Chef!
i go where the people tell me to go. sometimes that ends up being touristy places
Chef, I’m honestly impressed you made it anywhere besides the fair! We’d love to have you back to the TC to check out some other spots. Highly recommend Vinai, Khaluna, Gai Noi, Owamni, Young Joni, Cossetta and so many others!
ALL of this. ❤
not Young Joni, we shouldn't be promoting Ann Kim's restaurants after what she did to her workers
Owamni is the best meal I’ve had in my life
OH AND HO-HO in east St. Paul. Some of the best chinese food around. wings are phenom
Thank you so much for visiting! I’m so happy you had a good time 😊
My dad played bass in a jazz band back in the 60s and they played the Drake. They even recorded an album there. I still have it.
If/when you come back, I recommend checking out the indigenous food lab as well as the general area at Global Market. I also like 5-8 club for their garlic bread cheeseburger.
Back in the 70s my family live a couple blocks from Matt's, I have fond memories of my grandmother taking me there for lunch, I'd of course get a Jucy Lucy
You should visit the Minneapolis Institute of Arts … it is the 5th largest museum in the United States. You could spend days and not see everything
Next time try the stuffed cabbage too. Broders pasta bar is a must just 15 minutes from MOA
I made a very conscious decision to bring my family to Minnesota when our immigration process was completed, Saint Paul is a genuine blessing to my children, my wife and our family as a whole.. this is an awesome video... Very detailed.. we live three minutes from mhong village.. it's so awesome.. the state fair, ehh, is what it is.. Como zoo and park as well as the countless other parks are also a huge plus for families..
it's late and I've been drinking but I love my state so much I wanna cry. I grew up in Chicago but I've almost lived most of my life here at just about 40. great video
I work walking-distance from Kramarczuk's and they've been responsible for many sleepy afternoons after having a very comforting lunch. They're also key to a good brat grill out.
Thanks for the content this week Chef!
Love that you went to a lot of off the beaten track places!