The Saturday Dumpling Co. team is bringing its first full-service restaurant to a familiar space near Gold Medal Park.
Jujube (pronounced joo-joo-bee), from the husband-and-wife team of Peter Bian and Linda Cao, will open in late 2026 inside the former home of Izzy’s Ice Cream at 1100 2nd St. S in Minneapolis. They’re calling the concept an “east-meets south vision” that blends Texas-style barbecue with Asian flavors.
The kitchen will be led by chef Jake Johnson, a Texas native who has spent time in the kitchens of Twin Cities restaurants like Animales BBQ, The Bachelor Farmer, Estelle, Kim’s, and Black Duck.
“We think there’s some magic to be found by bringing the deep traditions of Texas barbecue and smoke into the world of Asian flavors,” Bian says in a statement…