Vikings' Hotel In Eagan Partners With James Beard Winner Ann Kim

EAGAN, MN — Omni Viking Lakes Hotel Thursday announced its partnership with Minneapolis-based James Beard winner and chef, Ann Kim, to lead culinary programming of the hotel's restaurant, Kyndred Hearth.

The menu will include Kim’s wood-fire pizzas, along with handmade pastas and the chef’s take on nostalgic favorites like the fried fish sandwich, all-American cheeseburger and soft-serve ice cream.

"As a lifetime Vikings fan, I'm thrilled to collaborate with my hometown team and Omni Hotels to offer the pizzas that I'm known for, and also share my culinary expression on beloved classics," Kim said in a statement.

"I'm especially excited to introduce the community to some delicious new offerings, including handmade pastas, my take on a Korean Fried Chicken sandwich, elevated items like braised Korean short rib on miso polenta, and my very first breakfast menu. It's always been my favorite meal of the day, and now I get the opportunity to surprise and delight guests with morning dishes that I love and crave."

Located on the first floor at Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, Kyndred Hearth will be the flagship restaurant of the hotel, which is set to open Oct. 1.