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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lake Harriet eatery Bread & Pickle to launch food truck this summer
Bread & Pickle, the popular pavilion eatery at Lake Harriet, will experiment with new weeknight fare this summer with the launch of its first-ever food truck. Bring Me The News spoke with Bread & Pickle owner Kim Bartmann, of Placemaker Hospitality, on opening day of the restaurant's 15th season Monday. "We're looking forward to another amazing summer," Bartmann said, noting daily breakfast service will begin after Memorial Day and the food truck will launch in mid-June. Bartmann said the new food truck, which will operate near the band shell on weeknights, will allow Bread & Pickle to experiment with new offerings, such as tacos. At the pavilion eatery, Bread & Pickle's usual lineup of sandwiches and wraps, bratwurst and hotdogs, salads and other picnic-style fare is back. The restaurant supports an array of local farmers and producers and it's continuing to serve hamburgers made exclusively with the top-shelf, chef-favorite Peterson Limousin Beef. The new season brings some additions to the local craft beer lineup, and a small pour or large pour option has been added to the wine menu. While an organic, Austrian rosé on tap is among Bartmann's personal recommendations for the afternoon or evening, her favorite time to visit Bread & Pickle is in the early morning. Breakfast service begins daily at 7 a.m., with an organic egg and cheddar breakfast sandwiches for $7 among the offerings. "It's a dog parade and still cool in the morning," Bartmann said. Early morning visitors can also enjoy free, daily yoga classes from the Lake Harriet Yoga Project.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kim Bartmann's Pinoli restaurant closes after 2 years in Uptown
Uptown restaurant Pinoli has closed its doors. Minneapolis restaurateur Kim Bartmann, of Placemaker Hospitality, opened the Italian restaurant two years ago in the former Amore Uptown space at the corner of Lake and Irving. 'I'm proud of both the top-notch food we created and the excellent service offered by our team," Bartmann said in an announcement. "We gave it a go and got great reviews, but despite those positives, ultimately, the concept just didn't take off." Michelle Courtright, who owned Uptown vegan restaurant Fig + Farro from 2017 to 2020, has announced plans to take over the space. Her lifestyle brand Jane, which incorporates low-dose cannabis products, launched in 2023 and Courtright is now planning to bring a flagship store and new plant-based restaurant called Matriarch to Uptown. 'Kim and I have known each other for years, and I am delighted about this opportunity to return to Uptown,' Courtright said in a statement. "I look forward to collaborating with Kim and other Uptown entrepreneurs to work toward energizing this unique part of the city." According to Bartmann, Pinoli staff have the opportunity to continue employment with Placemker Hospitality or the incoming business. Additionally, Pinoli's mission to support regenerative agriculture will live on as pastas and breads made with heritage grains will be served at the group's other restaurants. Bartmann's other restaurants include Barbette, across the street from Pinoli, Trapeze, Tiny Diner, The Book Club, Bread & Pickle, Gigi's Cafe, and Pat's Tap.
