Herbst
Day 1: 5-Course Farm-to-Fork Tasting Series
Opened in May of 2023, this unusual eatery in St. Paul’s South St. Anthony Park neighborhood has appeared on such Lists as Eater’s “Best in Twin Cities,” Resy’s “Hit List,” and Minnesota Monthly’s “Best New Restaurants.” Herbst is the brainchild of Jörg and Angie Pierach, inspired by a farmstand they love near their hobby farm in the Driftless area. Accordingly, Herbst looks to The Wisconsin Growers Cooperative, made up of nearly 36 small family farms in Western Wisconsin, for much of their produce, all of which then falls into the deft hands of Chef Ben Moenster's hand-picked successor, Chef Grant Wann. Signature dishes at Herbst include duck breast with ground cherry and kale, fried chicken with pistachio and brown butter, saffron risotto with braised beef, grilled beets with tahini yogurt and preserved lemon, and luscious desserts like bread pudding with vanilla ice cream, brandy caramel, and smoked cheddar and preserved lemon semifreddo. “St. Paul’s hot new farm-to-table restaurant is living up to the hype,” declaims Pioneer Press, so we are very excited to visit here and to learn more about the food ethos that underlies this one-of-a-kind destination.
About the Host:
Grant Wann
Chef de Cuisine
Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Chef Grant Wann began his culinary journey in his mother’s restaurant, where the kitchen became both a classroom and a second home. His career at Herbst began in 2024, when he was hired as a prep cook and then was quickly promoted to Sous Chef under the mentorship of Chef Ben Moenster, former Executive Chef of Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish, Fish, Peanut, Tree Nut & Mushroom Free. For a list of restrictions/allergies Chef is accommodating, click here.
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Herbst Smorgasbord
assortment of local and house cured meats with farm fresh accoutrements
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Hydroponic Greens
chermoula vinaigrette, dukkah, stracciatella, tangerine oil
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Beef Bolognese
lumache verde, servachio cream, fennel gremolata
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Dover Producers Denver Cut Steak
american wagyu, salsa borracha, puffed sorghum, hominy, potato fritter
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Chocolate Budino
oat streusel, italian meringue
Herbst
779 Raymond Ave
St Paul, MN 55114
More Event Info
Dietary Restrictions Accommodation Policy:
Due to the large-format nature of this event, all accommodation requests must be Added To Your Profile, or Emailed To Us no later than 72 hours before the event. Requests submitted after this date will not be accommodated. Additionally, Herbst will only be accommodating certain dietary restrictions/food allergies, and they are unable to make menu adjustments based on distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles.
See below for guidance on whether or not they will be accommodating your restriction. Or, if your restriction is not represented below, Contact Us prior to booking tickets for guidance.
- Vegetarians: There is Pork, Gelatin, Chicken, and Chicken Liver in Course 1, Pork and Beef in Course 3 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Pescatarians: There is Pork, Gelatin, Chicken, and Chicken Liver in Course 1, Pork and Beef in Course 3 and Beef in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Gluten: There is Gluten in Course 1, Course 3. Substitutions will be provided.
- Dairy:
• Butter: Butter is in Course 1, Course 3. Substitutions will be provided
• Milk/Cream: Milk/Cream is in Course 1, Course 2, Course 3, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided
• Cheese: Cow's Milk Cheese is in Course 2. Substitutions will be provided
- Shellfish: This menu is shellfish-free.
- Fish: This menu is fish-free.
- Eggs: There are Eggs in Course 1, Course 5. Substitutions will be provided.
- Peanuts: This menu is peanut-free.
- Tree Nuts: This menu is tree nut-free.
- Alliums: There is Shallot (Cooked) in Course 1, Garlic (Raw) in Course 2, Shallot (Cooked), Garlic (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 3 and Shallot (Cooked) and Onion (Cooked) in Course 4. Substitutions will be provided.
- Mushrooms: This menu is mushroom-free.
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