Slow Food MN
This is a list of businesses that follow the Slow Food principles of Good, clean and fair. These restaurants, farms, artisans and retailers consistently produce or use food that is flavorful and healthful, and grown in a way that protects the environment and respects workers. Newer listings were approved by our standards committee, while older listings were informally suggested by board members.
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Slow Food Minnesotas standards committee members are: Audrey Arner (chair), Lori Callister, Ronald Huff, Dave and Florence Minar, Scott Pikovsky, Jane Rosemarin (ex officio), Michael Rostance, Fred Stenborg and Jim and LeeAnn Hanson VanDerPol.
= a principal is a Slow Food member
Barbette1600 W Lake StreetMinneapolis MN 55408(612) 827-5710www.barbette.comKevin Kathman, chef
Broders Pasta Bar5000 Penn Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55419(612) 925-9202www.broders.comMichael Rostance, chef; Molly Broder, owner
Bryant Lake Bowl810 W Lake StreetMinneapolis, MN 55408(612) 825-3737www.bryantlakebowl.comJeremy Bonczyk, chef
Campus ClubCoffman Union, 4th FloorUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolis MN 55455(612) 624-6626www.umn.edu.cclub.comBeth Jones, executive chef/Ann Holt executive director
The Craftsman Restaurant and Bar4300 E Lake StreetMinneapolis, MN 55406(612) 722-0175www.craftsmanrestaurant.comMike Phillips, chef
Corner Table4257 Nicollet AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55409(612) 823-0011www.cornertablerestaurant.comScott Pampuch, chef/owner
Crema Café3403 Lyndale Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55408(612) 824-3868
French Meadow Bakery and Café2610 Lyndale Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55408(612) 870-4740www.frenchmeadow.comLynn Gordon and Stephen Shapiro, owners
Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant1806 Saint Clair AvenueSaint Paul, MN 55105(651) 699-3536www.heartlandrestaurant.comLenny Russo, chef/owner
Lucias Restaurant and Wine Bar1432 W 31st StreetMinneapolis, MN 55408(612) 825-1572www.lucias.comLucia Watson, chef/owner
Red Stag Supperclub509 1st Avenue NEMinneapolis, MN 55413(612) 767-7766www.redstagsupperclub.comBrian Hauke, chef
Restaurant Alma528 University Avenue SEMinneapolis, MN 55414(612) 379-4909www.restaurantalma.comAlex Roberts, chef/partner
Sapor Café428 Washington Avenue NMinneapolis, MN 55401(612) 375-1971www.saporcafe.comTanya Siebenaler, chef/co-owner; Julie Steenerson, co-owner
Sontes Wine Bar4 3rd Street SWRochester, MN 55403(507) 292-1628www.sontes.com/welcome.htmlJustin Schoville, executive chef
Spoonriver750 S Second StreetMinneapolis, MN 55401(612) 436-2236www.spoonriverrestaurant.comLiz Benser, Chris Bundy, Lisa Carlson, Erica Strait, Carrie Summer and Brenda Langton
Trotters Cafe 232 Cleveland Avenue NSt. Paul, MN 55104(651) 645-8950www.trotterscafe.com
Vincent1100 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55403(612) 630-1189www.vincentarestaurant.comVincent Francoual, chef/owner
Specialty Stores
Clanceys Meats & Fish4307 Upton Avenue SMinneapolis, MN 55410(612) 926-0222Meat, poultry and dairy products from small farms. Seafood.
Golden Fig790 Grand Avenue, St. Paul 55105(651) 602-0144Golden Fig vinegars, spice blends and more; local mustards, marshmallows, honey. Wild Rice from White Earth.
The Grass Fed Cattle Company3939 W 50th StreetEdina, MN 55424(612) 581-7787grassfedcattleco.comA cooperative of local farmers who sell grass-fed beef in quantities of 1/8 of a steer and greater. Order in advance and pick up in Edina.
Native Harvest607 Main AvenueCallaway, MN 56521(800) 973-9870www.nativeharvest.comNatural products from the White Earth Land Recovery Project. Traditional wild rice, maple syrup, organic coffee and hominy.
Surdyk’s Cheese Shop303 E Hennepin Ave.Minneapolis, MN 55414(612) 379-9757www.surdyks.comArtisinal cheeses cut to order, olive oil, vinegar, chocolate, condiments and other specialty grocery items. Meals prepared in the deli using many local ingredients.
Sweet Cheeks Baby Food871 Cleveland Ave. P-10St. Paul, MN(651) 330-3387www.sweetcheeksbabyfood.comLori Karis. owner
Grocery Stores and Co-ops
Kowalskis Marketswww.kowalskis.comA good selection of local products
Lunds and Byerlyswww.lundsandbyerlys.comA good selection of local products
Twin Cities Natural Food Co-opswww.twincitiesfood.coopOrganic and natural foods, many from local sources
Dairy
Cedar Summit Farm and CreameryNew Prague, MN(952) 758-6886www.cedarsummit.comCertified organic milk from grass-fed cows, cream, yogurt, and ice cream.
Donnay Dairy11310 155th StreetKimball, MN 55355(320) 398-562Farmstead cheese from pastured Saanen goats. Fresh chevre and soft-ripened Granite Ridge.
PastureLandwww.pastureland.coopButter and cheese from organic grass-based farms
Shepherds Way FarmsNerstrand, MNwww.shepherdswayfarms.comNational-award winning sheeps milk cheeses
Stickney Hill Dairy Farms(320) 230-5479www.stickneydairy.comNational-award winning goat cheeses
Fruits and Vegetables
Ames Farm LimitedWatertown, MN 55388(952) 955-3348www.amesfarm.comSingle source honey, bee pollen and apples. Available at the Mill City farmers market, co-ops and Kowalski’s.
Hoch Orchard and Gardens32553 Forster Rd.LaCrescent, MN 55947(507) 643-6329www.hochorchard.comApples available at LaCrosse farmers markets and Twin Cities co-ops. Midwest Food Alliance certified.
Loon Organics23229 200th St.Hutchinson MN 55350(320) 587-0140www.loonorganics.comA full range of certified organic vegetables available through a CSA and at the Mill City farmers market and co-ops.
Meat
Big Woods BisonNerstrand, MN(507) 789-5880All cuts of buffalo meat
Farm on Wheels/Cozy MeadowsAt farmers markets in St. Paul, Northfield and Prior Lake.(507) 789-6679www.farmonwheels.netOrganic, grass-fed beef, lamb, chicken, eggs, turkey, duck, goose and pork.
Ferndale MarketJohn Peterson31659 County 24 Blvd.Cannon Falls, MN 55009(507) 263-4556www.ferndalemarketonline.comTurkey grown on the farm. A range of foods from local farmers at the on-farm store.
Hill and Vale Farms Natural Meats21975 183rd AvenueWykoff, MN(507) 352-4441Beef, lamb and goat
HumbleRoots Heritage Jessi Wood and Joey Stout2430 290th Street Madison, MN 56262(320) 752-4276American Mulefoot pigs, Bourbon Red turkeys and heritage breeds of chicken.
Moonstone Farm9060 40th St. SWMontevideo, MN 56265(320) 269-8971www.moonstonefarm.netGrass-fed beef, honey.
Pastures A Plenty4077 110th Ave NEKerkhoven, MN 56252(320) 367-2061, toll free (866) 260-2469www.prairiefare.comGrass-based beef, lamb and pork, free-range chickens.
Prairie Pride Farm59597 185th StreetMankato, MN 56001(507) 245-3117www.prairiepridefarm.comNatural Berkshire-Duroc heritage pork, clover-pastured chickens and omega-3 eggs. Hog roasts in summer.
Poultry and eggs
Callister FarmWest Concord, MN(507) 527-8521Free-range chicken, turkey and eggsAvailable at the farm, the St. Paul farmers market and Cedar Summit Farm in New Prague.
Beverages
Alexis Bailly Vineyard18200 Kirby AvenueHastings, MN 55033(651) 437-1413www.abvwines.comNational-award-winning wines from 100-percent Minnesota-grown grapes
Summit Brewing CompanySt. Paul, MNwww.summitbrewing.comLocally brewed beers of exceptional quality and taste. Available at restaurants and pubs throughout Minnesota.
Surly Brewing Company4811 Dusharme DriveBrooklyn Center, MN 55429(763) 535-3330www.surlybrewing.comMicro brews of exceptional quality and taste. Check the Web site for locations.