Another long holiday weekend, another trip to some place new. I went to Minneapolis for Labor Day Weekend. It was a gloomy rainy day, but the forecast at my destination was looking much better.
Cloudy and Raining
It was about a two and a half hour flight from Newark – welcome to Minnesota!
Clear and Sunny
I made my way to the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Minneapolis. It was within walking distance to a number of places including Target Field. It was still too early to check in, so I dropped off my neon green luggage and headed out for a bite to eat.
Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis Downtown
It was Sunday and I heard great things about the brunch at Spoon and Stable . The restaurant created by Gavin Kaysen opened in the Fall of 2014 and serves a French-inspired menu with seasonal items of the Midwest.
Lunch
The place was once a horse stable dating back to 1906. The open space is bright and rustic. I was able to get a spot at the bar and ended up chatting quite a bit with a local who gave me some great suggestions for the area.
Bar
The brunch menu had a few cocktails. I tried the Corpse Reviver made with Uncle Val’s botanical gin, lemon Cocchi Americano, and Xtabentun, an anise liqueur from Mexico.
Salty Dog
Dining Room
I didn’t get a chance to try any of their pastries or cakes. They looked great!
Kitchen
If you’ve dined here, please let me know how those pastries and cakes were.
Pastries and Cakes
I started off with some Raw Oysters. Three pieces for $9, served with horseradish, hot sauce, and a red wine mignonette.
Raw Oysters
They were super fresh.
3-Piece
For my entree, I went with the Croque Madame. It’s made with housemade ham, Gruyere cheese, brioche, and topped with a sunny-side up egg.
Croque Madame
All that cheese and the brioche bread made for a hearty creamy buttery combination.
Sunny-Side Up Egg
It came with a side of crispy seasoned chips.
Potato Chips
Yes it’s a pretty heavy dish, but it hit the spot. Nothing wrong with indulging during your travels!
Gruyère Cheese
Housemade Ham
I hung around a bit longer and ordered another cocktail. The Salty Dog contains Ketel One vodka, grapefruit cordial, lemon, and salt.
Corpse Reviver
Brunch at Spoon and Stable did not disappoint. Service was good, food was satisfying, and the cocktails were great. I enjoyed the ambiance as well. It was a beautiful day and I had a baseball game to catch!
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 224-9850
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