At long last, The Sioux Chef has found a home — at least one home.

Chef Sean Sherman’s dream of bringing true indigenous cuisine to the masses by way of a training center, food lab and restaurant will have to wait a bit, as they’re still looking for a space.

But the group recently announced that they will be partnering with the Minneapolis Parks Foundation to offer food service at the future public pavilion at Water Works, the new development project overlooking St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge.

The Water Works design includes a park pavilion embedded into the historic remains of the Bassett and Columbian mills and expands outdoor gathering spaces with a rooftop patio, outdoor plaza, tree-sheltered city steps, play space for families and an open lawn overlooking the river.

The new restaurant, the first full-service, year-round eatery in the Minneapolis parks system, will reside in the pavilion. The Sioux Chef will also offer casual counter-service options.

In a note to its Kickstarter backers, The Sioux Chef said it’s still looking for a venue big enough for its initial vision of a place to educate people about and feed them thoughtfully prepared indigenous ingredients. Related Articles Surdyk’s adds bar and eatery called Sidebar

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And considering the timeline of the parks project, it’s not a given which will happen first. Meanwhile, the team is excited about this second opportunity.

“We are humbled and grateful for the opportunity to help honor the Indigenous history of Owamni Yamni (Place of Whirlpools). This location has been a sacred site of peace and well-being for the Dakota and Anishinaabe people for millennia,” says Sioux Chef co-owner Dana Thompson. “We plan to leverage this wonderful partnership with the Minneapolis Park Board, through our aligned mission of nutritional, physical, and spiritual health for all, as well as to create food access and education about the rich history of the Native people in this beautiful area.”

About a year ago, The Sioux Chef raised nearly $150,000 through Kickstarter to help launch its restaurant and education dream. The team was only asking for $100,000, but the response to the project exceeded their expectations.

The parks project is not anticipated to be complete until 2019.