06/04/2026
We’re deeply grateful to the The New York Times and NYT Cooking food critics for including Diane’s Place in their year in review.
To be named a highlight of the year in Minneapolis—through the lens of our Hmong food—is incredibly meaningful to our team. Dishes like our Hmong Chicken Soup, especially shared in moments like breakfast, reflect the care, memory, and tradition we try to honor every day.
Tejal Rao, ( on instagram), thank you for seeing us, and thank you to everyone who continues to sit at the table.
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Full article here:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/insider/new-york-times-chief-restaurant-critics.html