This acclaimed industrial-chic spot serves up innovative New American tasting menus in a fun, themed atmosphere that delights all the senses.
"This year, Travail is taking diners on an international culinary adventure with a menu that celebrates holiday traditions from around the world. (The cozy basement bar is decked out with baubles, garlands, and twinkling golden lights, of course.) Tickets are $79; make a reservation ahead of time through December 31." - Justine Jones
"Travail’s breezy rooftop offers views of downtown Robbinsdale — just next door, pull up to Nouvelle Brewing’s patio for pizza and beer." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"This trail-blazing chef collective, helmed by Mike Brown, Bob Gerken, and James Winberg, specializes in creating an atmosphere of delight and wonder — its whimsical tasting menu features dishes like foie gras on toast with dwarf truffle peach; nitro passionfruit fluffs; pasta nero with shrimp; and grape granita drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. The tasting menu runs at $135 per person on Wednesdays and Thursdays; $155 per person Fridays and Saturdays. Wine and cocktail pairings, plus supplements like oysters and caviar, are available separately." - Justine Jones
"Roving pop-up Dahlia (helmed by Travail alums Alex Althoff, Nat Moser, and Sarah Julson) typically serves a breakfast sandwich on its weekend brunch menu. Altoff’s handmade English muffin cradles a breakfast sausage patty and creamy “quiche eggs”; roasted garlic jalapeno aioli brings the sandwich to one savory high note. Sub in seared tomato for the sausage to make it vegetarian. Keep an eye on Instagram for the latest info on Dahlia’s dates and locations." - Justine Jones, Joy Summers
"Helmed by three Travail alumni — pastry chef Alex Althoff, chef Nat Moser, and creative director Sarah Julson — Dahlia does roving pop-up brunches at restaurants around the Cities. Menus change weekly, so check Instagram for the latest details, but expect savory dishes like sausage-stuffed breakfast sandwiches and sourdough focaccia French toast offered alongside Dahlia’s delicate pastries: jammy Bloody Mary croissants, raspberry lemon cruffins, or shimmering creme brulee doughnuts, for example. The pop-up makes frequent appearances at Oro by Nixta, Marty’s Deli, Guacaya Bistreaux, and other local spots." - Eater Staff
