Top Minneapolis-Saint Paul Dining Experiences

Step into a stylish Minneapolis wine bar and learn pasta the Italian way. This immersive class with Chef Aaron blends Old World technique with a modern night out. You’ll begin by crafting fresh pasta dough from flour, eggs and salt, learning how to knead, rest and roll it properly for perfect elasticity. Then shape two beloved classics: hand-cut tagliatelle and ricotta-filled ravioli. For the tagliatelle, prepare a silky cacio e pepe sauce with black pepper, Parmesan and Pecorino, mastering the art of emulsifying cheese and pasta water. Next, fill and seal ravioli before finishing them in a simple butter and sage sauce that highlights every delicate bite. This intimate experience includes personal instruction, premium ingredients and a full homemade pasta meal served in a trendy local venue. It’s an authentic Italian escape — right in the heart of Minneapolis.

Set sail on Lake Minnetonka for a delightful 2-hour cruise while crafting your own burrito bowl. Enjoy a unique dining experience aboard a two-story yacht as you glide past the scenic beauty of Big Island, featuring stunning homes, parks, and marinas. Customize your bowl with fresh ingredients like pulled pork, chicken, salsa, and guacamole. This family-friendly cruise is perfect for ages 2 and up, with drinks available for purchase. Relax and soak in the sights while savoring a delicious meal in a vibrant atmosphere. - Two-hour scenic cruise around Big Island on Lake Minnetonka - Build your own burrito bowl with a variety of delicious toppings - Family-friendly, catering to adults and children alike - Drinks available for purchase, enhancing the cruise experience

Enjoy a delightful brunch while cruising on beautiful Lake Minnetonka every Sunday. This 2-hour cruise features a full buffet with fresh seasonal fruits, scrambled eggs, pan-fried potatoes, and an assortment of pastries, ensuring a satisfying meal as you soak in the scenic views. Sip on orange juice and coffee as you unwind on the water, making it the perfect way to wrap up your weekend. Ideal for families and friends looking to enjoy a leisurely day out on the lake.

Slow down, sip wine and master Italy’s most comforting pasta in this immersive gnocchi-making experience. Hosted at a stylish local wine bar, this class with Chef Aaron feels like stepping into a rustic Italian kitchen — without leaving the city. You’ll start by transforming simple ingredients — potatoes, flour, eggs and salt — into tender gnocchi dough, learning how to knead and shape each piece for that perfect pillowy bite. While your pasta cooks, you’ll prepare a deeply flavorful ragu from scratch. Dice carrots, celery and onion, simmer fresh tomatoes and enrich the sauce with beef, pork and a splash of wine for complexity. Chef Aaron walks you through every step, sharing insider tips on sauce building, timing and texture. At the end, sit down to enjoy your handmade gnocchi coated in rich ragu, paired with the warm, lively atmosphere of the wine bar. It’s a cozy culinary escape that blends technique, storytelling and incredible flavor into one memorable evening.

Sail around Lake Minnetonka while enjoying the best of Elvis in a unique dinner show experience. With a performance celebrating 90 memories of the King, this cruise brings back the iconic songs that defined an era. Indulge in a delicious Italian buffet dinner featuring Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and assorted dessert bars, all while soaking in the serene lake views. This special event runs on select Sundays from May to October, making it an ideal outing for music lovers and families looking for a memorable night out. - 2-hour cruise featuring live Elvis tribute performance - Delicious Italian buffet dinner included with your ticket - Cash bar available for refreshing drinks - Perfect for families and Elvis fans alike.

In this hands-on pasta making class with Chef Mimi in Minneapolis, you’ll have an immersive culinary experience that will help you master the time-honored techniques in a welcoming distillery venue. Chef Mimi has a passion for cooking and teaching excited students and hungry foodies new culinary skills and essential techniques.Class begins by learning the time-honored recipe to make handmade pasta. Combine eggs, flour, olive oil and salt to make the pasta dough. Master the technique to knead, shape and cut the dough into pasta. As the noodles cook, you’ll make a creamy homemade alfredo sauce with butter and Parmesan cheese. What to Expect: - Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense. - A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills. - Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game. - Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girls’ night or group fun.

If your dream vacation involves carbs and Italian grandmothers yelling “more flour,” this pasta-making class with Chef Aaron is basically your moment. Hosted at a stylish global eatery in Minneapolis, this interactive experience teaches you how to make two fresh pasta shapes completely from scratch using traditional Italian techniques. Start by preparing classic pasta dough with flour, eggs and salt before learning how to knead, rest and roll it to the perfect texture. Chef Aaron, who trained in Italy, will guide you step-by-step through crafting fresh tagliatelle and handmade ravioli filled with creamy ricotta. Then comes the best part: finishing the ravioli with butter and sage for a simple but ridiculously flavorful sauce that lets the fresh pasta shine. The class is welcoming, social and beginner-friendly, making it perfect for date nights, friend outings or anyone tired of paying restaurant prices for pasta they could absolutely learn to make themselves.

Trade your usual brewery snacks for freshly rolled sushi in this fun, hands-on cooking class with Chef Pao. Hosted at a local brewery, this interactive experience teaches you how to create two restaurant-style sushi rolls from scratch. Begin with the crowd-pleasing California roll, packed with imitation crab, cucumber and avocado. Next, prepare a flavourful spicy salmon roll with fresh salmon, crunchy vegetables and a creamy kick of spice. You’ll learn how to handle sushi rice, arrange your fillings and roll everything neatly using professional techniques shared by Chef Pao. After class, enjoy your handmade sushi and pair it with a drink available for purchase from the brewery. Perfect for beginners, food lovers, date nights or anyone who believes sushi tastes even better when you make it yourself.