This cold noodle salad is from the 1980s. Spicy Turkey Asian Salad à la Dayton’s was served in the Sky Room and eventually found its way into the Dayton’s Marketplace, where shoppers could grab it on their way out the door.
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Poor Man’s Pâté from Schweigert Meat Company in Minneapolis
About Schweigert Meat Company Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota Status:Open Dates active:1937-present In 1937, Ray Schweigert opened a retail store specializing in fresh and cured meats and groceries at 34th and Bryant in North Minneapolis. He was committed to selling the tastiest high-quality meats, so word spread quickly around the city about the […]
Peppered Tenderloin Casserole from Charlie’s Cafe Exceptionale in Minneapolis
Charlie’s Cafe Exceptionale operated out of a two-story Tudor-style building at 701 4th Avenue S in Minneapolis. The restaurant was more than just a place to eat downtown, it was, in fact, a place where locals and celebrities alike gathered to enjoy good food and great company. Its owner, a gregarious up-and-comer, transformed it into an award-winning Minneapolis institution.
Black Pepper Chicken from Ah Sa Wan in Minneapolis
About Ah Sa Wan Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota Status:Permanently closed Dates active:1994-2021 Chinese restaurants have always been popular in Minneapolis, dating back to the early twentieth-century, when John’s Place and Nankin opened their doors with exotic fare that Minnesotans literally gobbled up. It wasn’t long after the skyway opened in downtown Minneapolis […]
Cranberry Fluff Salad from Dayton’s Sky Room in Minneapolis
About Dayton’s Sky Room Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota Status:Permanently closed Dates active:1947-2017 The Dayton’s building in downtown Minneapolis was built in 1902 and initially housed Goodfellow’s Department Store. In 1903, George Draper Dayton opened Dayton’s Dry Goods Company in the space. Fast forward to 1947 when it was common for department stores […]
Pecan Crunch Cake from Donaldson’s Department Store in Minneapolis
The story of Donaldson’s department store began with two brothers from Scotland, William and Lawrence S. Donaldson. Before leaving their mark on the Twin Cities, the Donaldsons worked as salesmen across the United States. Eventually, both found their way to Minneapolis, where they established a retail empire spanning decades.
Fruit Cake from Gluek’s Brewery in Minneapolis
While other breweries were going out of business, Gluek’s survived Prohibition by making near-beer and soft drinks. But after 107 years in business, the Gluek Brewing Company closed in 1964, and their core brands of beer were discontinued. At the time, Gluek’s was Minneapolis’ oldest continuously operated business in the city.
Double Dutch Pizza Cookie from Classic Cookie Co. in Minneapolis
Classic Cookie Co. has been a family-run staple in the skyway of what is now the CenturyLink Building for 40 years. All of the recipes are baked fresh from old tried-and-true family recipes.
Tenderloin Tips from the Nankin Cafe in Minneapolis
The Nankin Cafe was a downtown Minneapolis landmark for over 80 years. Founder Walter James opened the Chinese restaurant at 14 South Seventh Street in 1919. Several downtown diners wondered if Minneapolis could support two Chinese restaurants. John’s Place was the first, opening in 1903, but the Nankin offered new dishes and a different atmosphere. As it turned out, the city supported both eateries for over 50 years.