Minnesota’s restaurant scene pulses with seasonal energy, and if you know when and how to order, you unlock flavors most diners never taste. I’ve spent years chasing the freshest menus across the Twin Cities and beyond, learning little tricks that turn a good meal into something unforgettable.
These hacks aren’t secret, they’re just smart, and once you start using them, every seasonal menu becomes an adventure worth taking.
1. Ask The Server: “What’s Most Seasonal Right Now?”
Servers know things. They taste the specials, hear the chef talk about what just came in, and see which dishes are flying out of the kitchen.
When I ask this simple question, I almost always get steered toward something I wouldn’t have ordered otherwise—and it’s usually the best thing on the table…