A Vegan Evening at Diane's Place

It's difficult to get reservations at Diane's Place! A James Beard nominated restaurant in NE Minneapolis, Diane's Place pays homage to Diane's Hmong heritage while incorporating French-American fusion.

Founder and Chef Diane has curated a special vegan menu just for this event -- see bullet points below for details. A portion of your ticket cost covers your dinner and drink, and the remainder supports Compassionate Action for Animals.

You’ll enjoy:

• Drinks, games, and music with fellow supporters in the courtyard. One cocktail, mocktail, or glass of vegan wine is included with your ticket.
• Salad: Mixed greens, crispy tofu, mirin-lime vinaigrette
• Entree, pictured in event photo: Bamboo + Taiwanese cabbage and tofu in a coconut curry broth
• Side: Sticky rice seasoned with ginger, green scallion, garlic oil
• Dessert: Mango pudding with lychees and raspberries
• A brief presentation on CAA’s work for animals that you're supporting with your ticket

More About the Chef and Restaurant

Diane is Le Cordon Bleu-trained and started her pastry career at Aquavit and Solera and eventually became the executive pastry chef at La Belle Vie. In 2014, she joined Soigné Hospitality Group as Executive Pastry Chef overseeing Spoon and Stable, Bellecour, and Demi. She has earned five James Beard semifinalist nominations and two finalist nominations in the nationally recognized category of Outstanding Pastry Chef. Diane is inspired by her Hmong heritage and enjoys cooking sweet and savory dishes using locally grown produce.

Venue

The event will take place in the beautiful venues of Diane's Place courtyard and tasting room.

The event is ADA accessible. There is on-street parking and a substantial outdoor parking lot with free parking a short walk away.

It is also close to the Mississippi River bike trail and on public transit.

Guests will enter via the courtyard, located at 1401 Marshall Street Northeast, Minneapolis, and be welcomed by CAA representatives.