Feast On Scrumptious Minnesota Pizza That Has Won Many Awards And National Acclaim
By Trent Jonas|Published August 10, 2023
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
When folks think about pizza in the United States, New York, Chicago, and even Detroit enter the conversation. It wasn’t until the last decade or so that Minnesota pizza earned its seat at the table, thanks largely to Ann Kim: a James Beard Award-winning chef who came to the U.S. as a Korean immigrant, majored in English, and spent several years as a working actress before turning her attention to pizza. We’re all just thankful she made the shift, because we Minnesotans get enjoy the considerable fruits of her award-winning talent – and even entertain the idea that Minnesota pizza may actually be the best pizza there is. So, visit one of Kim’s pizza restaurants and judge for yourself. (Hint: You won’t be disappointed!)
Award-winning chef Ann Kim co-owns four restaurants in the Twin Cities. Her first three all focus on pizza.
In response to Pizzeria Lola, food writer and chef Andrew Zimmern announced in Food & Wine magazine that Minnesota was now home to the country’s best pizza.
Pizzeria Lola, Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, USA
The Star Tribune named Young Joni “Restaurant of the Year” in 2017, and after having been nominated previously, in 2019, Ann Kim won the James Beard Award for Best Chef - Midwest.
You don’t usually get this kind of national attention and acclaim around pizza. So, as you can probably surmise, there’s something really special about the Minnesota pizza that Ann Kim has introduced to us – and we’re lucky to be able to enjoy it! I personally love to grab a couple of slices – or even a whole pie – from Hello Pizza and take it over to nearby Lake Harriet and enjoy the day. It’s like a staycation in the city!
Have you dined at one of Ann Kim’s pizza restaurants? Tell us about your experience in the comments!
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