Minnesota has no shortage of great restaurants, including out-of-this-world pizza places. Most people already have a favorite, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for newcomers. Young Joni is a Minneapolis pizza place that has been open for less than a year, but it’s already making quite the name for itself. It has even been listed as a best new restaurant of 2017 by GQ. Take a look:

Young Joni opened in Minneapolis in November 2016. Since its opening, people have flocked to the restaurant to see what the buzz is about.
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The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with large tables meant to encourage conversation.
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The restaurant is known for serving up truly delicious food. Small plates such as prawns and wings are popular.
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But it is the pizzas that have drawn the most attention. Elevated classics such as the YOLO, consisting of house red sauce, mozzarella, fennel sausage, Nueske’s bacon, and natural casing pepperoni, are favorites.
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But less traditional options are also available for adventurous eaters. For example, the Pepe is made with fresh clams, Parmigiano Reggiano, mozzarella, crème fraîche, garlic, shallot, parsley, chili flake, and lemon.
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No matter which pizza you choose, each is baked in a wood-fired oven.
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Before you leave, don't forget to try a dessert. The Church Basement Cookie and Bar Plate has proven to be popular.
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The restaurant isn't the only part of Young Joni that is busy, though. A secret bar with a separate entrance in the alley has also drawn visitors.
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Have you eaten at Young Joni yet? Do you have another favorite pizza place? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to check out our ultimate Minnesota pizza bucket list.

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