🍽️ Demi | An Intimate Winter Culinary Journey in Minneapolis ❄️
Step into a world of refined elegance and seasonal storytelling at Demi, where Chef Gavin Kaysen crafts a 10-course tasting menu that celebrates the stark beauty and rich flavors of Minnesota winter. This intimate 20-seat dining room offers more than a meal – it's a theatrical culinary experience where every plate tells a story of place, season, and technique. 📍 Location & Atmosphere: 212 N 2nd St Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Tucked away in the historic North Loop, Demi welcomes you into a serene, minimalist space where the focus remains squarely on the food. Soft lighting, clean lines, and an open kitchen create an atmosphere of quiet anticipation and modern sophistication. 🎭 The Winter Menu Experience: 10 Artfully Composed Courses showcasing winter's finest ingredients Wine Pairing featuring a curated selection that evolves with each course Seasonal Storytelling through ingredients like root vegetables, preserved fruits, and hearty grains Technical Mastery with surprises like frozen foams, delicate consommés, and textured crusts 💰 Pricing Breakdown: Tasting Menu: ~$185 per person Beverage Pairing: ~$95 Service Charge & Tax: ~$45 Total for Two: Approximately $500 ($250 per person) 📜 Sample Winter Courses: First Light: Scallop crudo with frozen apple foam and juniper The Root Cellar: Sunchoke velouté with black truffle and hazelnut Frozen River: Arctic char with preserved lemon and sea vegetables The Deer Stand: Venison loin with red wine poached pear and bitter greens Winter's End: White chocolate ganache with spruce and mulled wine sorbet 🍷 The Pairing Experience: From crisp Austrian Grüner Veltliner to earthy French Pinot Noir, each beverage enhances the seasonal narrative. Non-alcoholic pairings available with equal creativity. 💫 Why It's Unforgettable: "Demi transforms dining into a seasonal meditation. The winter menu feels like walking through a snowy Minnesota forest – sometimes stark, sometimes surprising, but always beautiful. Each course builds on the last, creating a culinary symphony that lingers in memory long after the final bite." 📞 Essential Reservations Info: $50 deposit per person required at booking 48-hour cancellation policy Two seating times nightly Dietary restrictions accommodated with advance notice ⭐ Perfect For: Special anniversary celebrations 💍 Culinary enthusiasts seeking innovation 🎨 Impressive business dinners 💼 Memorative occasions worth splurging on 🌟 Demi's winter menu captures the quiet magic of Minnesota's coldest season, transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary experiences. This is destination dining at its most thoughtful and refined. #DemiMinneapolis #TastingMenu #NorthLoopDining #FineDiningMN #WinterMenu #ChefGavinKaysen #CulinaryTheater #SeasonalEating