Jujube Construction Update – Minneapolis Riverfront News – Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods.

 UPDATE on JUJUBE 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE! Things are moving along quickly at Jujube, our first full-service restaurant that is set to open this fall near Gold Medal Park in the Mill District of downtown Mpls.

As of this week, we’re finishing demolition, framing, and plumbing in the former Izzy’s Ice Cream space and are moving on to electrical. We’re very excited by the wallpaper game we plan to bring, as we’ve been looking at samples that compliment our mission of bringing a Texas barbecue vibe to modern Chinese food.

MENU EXCLUSIVE! We’re making a lot of progress on building out the menu. Here’s a little treat for our newsletter subscribers on something you’ll see at Jujube: Smoked Char Siu Pork

Sweet, savory, and aromatic, char siu is one of the cornerstones of Chinese barbecue. Traditionally roasted in a charcoal-fired oven, our version is slowly smoked over post oak (a preferred choice of wood for traditional Texas barbecue) for an added layer of depth and complexity. The result is a balance of tradition and technique: tender, flavorful pork with the unmistakable character of classic char siu and the subtle richness of post oak smoke. We can’t wait for you to try it!