10 Killer Corn Dishes To Try Right Now in Mpls/St. Paul

by Lindsay Abraham Jul 22, 2015, 9:48am CDT

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by Lindsay Abraham Jul 22, 2015, 9:48am CDT

Finally, summer has arrived in the Twin Cities and menus all over town are reflecting seasonal fare which includes a Midwest favorite—sweet corn. From corn on the cob covered in lobster roe to beer brewed with actual flaked corn, the grain is both delicious an versatile. So without further ado, we present to you 10 sweet, savory, and even drinkable corn dishes that you must try before the season ends.

Did we miss a kick-ass corn dish you've tasted recently? Let us know in the comments.

Constantine

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Barman Jesse Held has concocted this creamy elote inspired cocktail at the new downstairs bar at Hotel Ivy. [Photo]

1115 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403

(612) 886-1297

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Saint Dinette

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The brand new Lowertown spot is doing corn on the cob covered in lobster roe, mayo, cotija, and cilantro. [Photo]

261 5th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 800-1415

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Surly Brewing Company

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Surly Brewing Company released their pre-Prohibition American lager over Independence Day weekend. True to style, #Merica! is brewed with flaked corn, imparting a subtle, fresh corn flavor. [Photo]

520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

(763) 999-4040

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Monello

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Chef Mike DeCamp uses charred sweet corn in his razor clam crudo at his new coastal Italian spot in downtown Minneapolis. [Photo]

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1115 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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Hola Arepa

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Hola has brought back its corn cookie ice cream sandwich for the summer season. Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two cookies made with corn meal, Corn Pops, Fritos, butterscotch, chocolate chips, and coffee. [Photo]

3501 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

(612) 345-5583

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Spoon and Stable

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Chef Gavin Kaysen's summer menu has chilled corn soup with Biscayne Bay crab, fennel, vanilla oil, and brioche offered at both dinner and brunch. [Photo]

211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

(612) 224-9850

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Corner Table

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Chef Thomas Boemer debuted this dish on his summer menu last week. Chicken ballotine with sweet corn, chanterelle, crawfish, and zucchini blossoms. [Photo]

4537 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419

(612) 823-0011

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Brewer's Table

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Chef Jorge Guzman's menu at his upstairs finer dining restaurant at Surly has this ricotta gnocchi dish with sweet corn, chanterelle mushrooms, basil, and corn pudding. [Photo]

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520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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The Strip Club

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One of Chef JD Fratzke's fish eau le moment specials is this pan-seared sockeye salmon with black-eyed peas, green tomato, crab, and a sweet corn emulsion. [Photo]

378 Maria Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106

(651) 793-6247

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