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The 50 Best organization announced its North America’s 50 Best Restaurants awards this week—and there was just one Minnesota spot on the list.
Diane’s Place, chef Diane Moua’s Hmong American eatery in Minneapolis, received the award on May 28 in New Orleans, in company with restaurants from New York to Los Angeles and everywhere in between.
Diane’s Place opened to a lot of buzz in the spring of 2024 and has been delighting visitors ever since, racking up a series of prestigious awards and nominations in the meantime. It was named Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year, and Moua has been nominated for James Beard awards in the Best Pastry Chef and Best Chef Midwest category. The menu incorporates Hmong American food traditions—often inspired by the fresh produce from Moua’s parents’ Wisconsin farm—with modern techniques and Moua’s signature pastries.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,” said Diane Moua in a press release. “This award is a celebration of Hmong culture and the unwavering support of the Minneapolis community. I am profoundly grateful to my dedicated team for their hard work and passion, and to everyone who has embraced Diane’s Place. Their support inspires us to keep pushing boundaries and keeping the heart of Hmong traditions alive through our menu. We’ve had the privilege of welcoming visitors from across the globe, all eager to experience our flavors and share in our story.”
The North America’s 50 Best Restaurants rankings were collated from the votes of 300 experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, food journalists, and others in the industry.
Diane’s Place, 117 14th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; dianesplacemn.com
