Owamni

The Midwest might conjure visions of dairy, beef, and wheat stalks, but one of its best restaurants is all about ditching those products and instead, using things indigenous to North America. Think dishes like tender bison tacos and spreadable squash custard during a nice Sunday night dinner. The corn taco is a perfect example of Owamni’s vision: it’s a delicious balance of sweet and savory thanks to the Minnesotan sweetcorn, with some popcorn thrown in for extra texture. A last-minute dinner reservation for the dining room is hard to come by, but you can try grabbing a seat on the first-come, first-served patio. You’ll get an excellent view of the Mississippi River and Owámniyomni (St. Anthony Falls), a spot that has spiritual significance for the Dakota and Anishinaabe people.