Between the inaugural Hall of Fame and the 2026 Culinary North Stars list, many restaurants by Shea partners and friends have been recognized by The Minnesota Star Tribune as vital to the state’s dining scene.

Congratulations to all, including 6Smith, Bar La Grassa, DeGidio’s, The Kenwood, Kramarczuk’s, Meritage, Murray’s, Patisserie 46 and Rose Street Patisserie, Spoon and Stable named to the Hall of Fame list: 45 restaurants that shaped Twin Cities dining. As well as Animales Barbeque Co., Bellecour, Demi, Gai Noi named as Culinary North Stars for 2026: Minnesota’s 45 most vital restaurants right now.