Minneapolis' first full-service Indigenous restaurant has opened, and while many are saying it should have happened a long time ago, the opening has been a long-time goal of both owners.
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The eatery's owners, Sean Sherman and Dana Thompson, have worked toward the goal since they founded the catering and educational nonprofit the Sioux Chef in 2014. Now, following its opening last month, Owamni by the Sioux Chef has made history.
Owamni by the Sioux Chef is located in a former mill on the Mississippi River waterfront, overlooking the sacred Owámniyomn, which is the Dakota name for St. Anthony falls and the restaurant's namesake.
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The restaurant is located inside the Water Works Park Pavilion, 425 West River Pkwy., Minneapolis. Open for dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
The menu showcases Indigenous foods, including wild plants and game; Sherman decides not to use any ingredients brought by European settlers.
“We feature indigenous food, flavor, and culture. We prioritize purchasing from indigenous food producers first, then support our amazing and diverse local food growers,” the restaurant's website says. “We’ve removed colonial ingredients not originally from this land which includes dairy, wheat flour, and cane sugar. These are modern indigenous offerings featuring a mix of indigenous game, fish, birds, and insects along with wild plants, Native American heirloom farm varieties and locally grown produce.”
To view the whole menu and see what Owamni by the Sioux Chef offers, click here.
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