Owamni's new tasting menu showcases Indigenous fine dining

• It joins the small number of Twin Cities tasting menus that include Demi, Myriel, and Travail but will be the only one dedicated to Indigenous flavors.

What to expect: Almost every item is new to Owamni, said executive chef Lee Garman, with dishes like smoked berry tostadas topped with roe, braised elk, steamed walleye, and sweet potato dumplings.

• Vegan and vegetarian options are available, as are non-alcoholic beverage and wine pairings, the latter of which utilizes wines from Black and Indigenous producers.

Details: The experience costs $175 before taxes and fees, and reservations currently run through Feb. 18, though chef and owner Sean Sherman told Axios it may be extended.

• Sherman said he is considering a lottery to offer free tickets to members of local Black and Indigenous communities and has already begun providing staff members with at least two seats for them to give away.