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Twin Cities’ Biggest Restaurant and Bar Openings, July 2025 | Eater Twin Cities

"A new Italian spot in Northeast with staples like fried polenta and arancini and a menu centered on pastas, including dishes such as blueberry-ricotta-filled agnolotti and orecchiette with wild boar and beef meatballs. The restaurant replaced the Sonder Shaker and is run by the same team." - Jeffy Mai

A Late-Night Dining Survival Guide for the Twin Cities

"The Sonder Shaker, serving burgers alongside green curry mussels and grilled peach salads, has the feel of a modern American brasserie. Happy hour bites (think karaage and surf-and-turf tacos) are served alongside cocktails on Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 p.m. to midnight." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

The Best Happy Hours in Minneapolis and St. Paul - Eater Twin Cities

"Sonder Shaker, just across the river from Nicollet Island in Minneapolis, has a hearty happy hour food menu: Fill up on a wagyu burger, surf ‘n turf tacos, or pork sliders. If you’re looking for something lighter, try the strawberry poppy seed salad. (Note that this isn’t the cheapest happy hour — most dishes are around $12.) Two dollars off all cocktails, beer, and house wine by the glass, daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 p.m. to midnight. On Sunday, happy hour runs all night." - Alex Lodner, Eater Staff

A List of Minneapolis and St. Paul Restaurants that have reopened for Spring 2021 - Eater Twin Cities

"Not far away, also in Northeast, Sonder Shaker will also reopen for dine in with a new chef, Tyler Johnson, formerly of Hope Breakfast Bar. Dine-in service expected to resume by May 12." - Joy Summers

A 2025 Northeast arrival pouring a thoughtful wine list with Italian‑inspired pastas and snacks in a handsome lounge setting. Covered by Eater Twin Cities, it adds a fresh, indie take on modern Italian to the riverfront dining scene.