Owamni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Owamni |
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| Street address | 420 South 1st Street |
| City | Minneapolis |
| State | Minnesota |
| Postal/ZIP code | 55401 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 44°58′52″N 93°15′37″W / 44.98111°N 93.26028°W |
Owamni is a Native American restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Owamni's concept focuses on a decolonized menu, meaning all of the dishes are made from indigenous ingredients, such as game, corn, and wild plants. The menu does not feature any butter, dairy, sugar, wheat, chicken, beef, or pork.
History
Owamni opened on July 19, 2021. It is located in Mill Ruins Park, near St. Anthony Falls. The name Owamni derives from the Dakota name Owámniyomni for St. Anthony Falls, which roughly translates to "place of the falling, swirling water." The restaurant is co-owned by Dana Thompson and Sean Sherman, who is also the head chef.
Owamni won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best New Restaurant in 2022.
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