Name: Root to Rise Kitchen
Telephone: +1 612-222-1868
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.64

When we initially ordered our brunch, I felt weird about getting chowder before noon even though it sounded tasty. I waited until towards the end of the drag show to go back and try it out. It wasn't as great as I was hoping. It just wasn't as flavorful and fresh tasting as I expect from elote. I was expecting some cotija on top, but maybe the creaminess of the chowder was in reference to that. I was also hoping for more tajin-like seasoning with lime acidity. And as much as I like cilantro, I'm sad to report this might actually be too much cilantro! They added potatoes to this chowder which made it a bit hardier than if it was just corn. This was a cheaper option on the menu at $10, but I am happy I tried more of the higher dollar items because I did enjoy those more. #soup #corn #elote #cilantro #popupbrunch #pride #potatolover #potato #dragbrunch This review earned $0.90 in donation credits

Elote Corn Chowder

Iszy2,769 reviews

This was another great brunch offering at the Fairly Dusted Drag Show! It looked daunting to eat with my hands, but it surprisingly was manageable and not too messy! The Maitake mushroom bits were so meaty and delicious. They had just a little spicy kick to them. The creamy chimichurri- type sauce on top helped cool down the heat. It provided a really nice fresh, herbaceous flavor to this sandwich. It was the most expensive thing on the small menu today at $15, but that's to be expected somewhat with these rarer mushroom varieties. Root to Rise is a pop-up and catering business, so I always feel lucky when I'm at an event they're at! #sandwich #mushroom #mushroomlover #spicy #sauce #hotmess #pride #popupbrunch #dragbrunch This review earned $0.90 in donation credits.

Buffalo Maitake Sammie

Iszy2,769 reviews

I had such a fun time at the Fairly Dusted Drag Show at Fair State with a full vegan menu from Root to Rise! It's so great to see veganism, LGBTQ+ artistry, and a unionized business come together for a great brunch. You wouldn't think pasta would be a good brunch option, but the butternut squash brought a sweetness that made it feel so right! The giant shells were piping hot and stuffed with a super creamy mixture of squash and cashew ricotta. They drizzled something over it that I think is agave or some type of syrup. It added to the butternut squash sweetness and was a surprising but welcome addition. The few little arugula leaves are more for a garnish, but added a nice peppery freshness. I do wish they added a bit more. The dish came with four shells, making it very easy to split with @jonok. I'm hoping to go to more events like this with Root to Rise! #pasta #brunch #butternutsquash #squash #cashew #vegancheese #pride #popupbrunch #dragbrunch This review earned $0.80 in donation credits

Butternut Squash And Cashew Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Lonica Lee Kufner290 reviews

Such a fun surprise to enjoy these tasty #sausage and 🌶️ #cheese puffs at the Twin Cities Film Fest 🎥! Lovely presentation and a happy kick of 🧀 heat!

Impossible Sausage and Jalapeño Puffs

Iszy2,769 reviews

I love puppy chow! It's super easy to make, but Root to Rise still got me on buying these at Vegfest. You really can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate (and throwing a bunch of powdered sugar on top of that!) #vegfest #tcvegfest #dessert #sweettooth #chocoholic #chocolate #peanutbutter

Classic Puppy Chow

Iszy2,769 reviews

This felt like a wholesome, healthy choice at Vegfest. The queso-like sauce was really flavorful and had a little spice to it. I definitely liked the flavor, but it was colder than I was expecting. The dish would have been so amazing if it was served hotter. I know it's hard to cook food to the desired quality in a tent, so I don't hold this against Root to Rise. The big chunks of delicata squash were super tender and I loved their sweetness. There were a few potatoes, but the squash really seemed to dominate. #vegfest #tcvegfest #vegancheese #spicy

Delicata Hash

Zachary Van Stanley446 reviews

These were a fun treat with a great texture. Really unique and a great treat at #pride. I also liked that they were served just on cardboard. #happypridemonth #pridemonth

Mac And Cheese Eggrolls

hollb19 reviews

We went to the Plant Based Pop Up in Minneapolis and Root to Rise was there. We’ve had the Mac N Cheese Veggrolls before and they are a party in your mouth. The Nashville Fried Maitakr sandwich was a new dish. It was so big there was no way I could get a regular bite so had so cut it up. It’s amazing that they can turn mushrooms into such an amazing dish. The flavors were amazing and I would definitely get it again!