What People Are Saying About Midtown Global Market
Midtown Global Market vendors have consistently received accolades and awards in local and national media outlets.
In 2009 alone, the following awards and recognitions were garnered:
- "Best In Store Dining Option" - Bon Appetit Magazine, December 2009
- "30 Things We Love About the Twin Cities: Midtown Global Market" - Where Twin Cities, June 2009
- "Best of the Twin Cities" - City Pages, April 2009
- *Best Bakery: Salty Tart
- *Best Candy Store: Fiesta in America
- *Best Mexican Restaurant: Taqueria Los Ocampo
- *Best Middle Eastern Grocery: Holy Land
- *Best Taco: La Sirena Gorda
- *Best Soul Food: West Indies Soul Food
- Best Take Out Options: Jakeeno's Trattoria, Manny's Tortas, A la Salsa, Salty Tart" - Minnesota Monthy, March 2009
The press has also recognized the Market by saying:
"I'm not sure who came up with the idea for the Midtown Global Market, but those responsible have my eternal gratitude."
Rick Nelson, STAR TRIBUNE food critic
"Not only is Midtown Global Market the place to go for international flavors of food and fits, it is also home to fantastic entertainment and special events."
KARE TV (NBC)
"It's a new gathering place in the heart of the city. It's a place for sampling the new Minneapolis."
WCCO TV (CBS)
"Midtown Global Market is an excellent place...!"
Andrew Zimmern, "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern"