Our awesome project is turning our food truck into a year-round restaurant and community space in downtown Moorhead.
Moorhead needs more places where people can gather, connect, try something new, and feel welcome. We have taken a risk by bringing our food business downtown because we believe in this community and want to create a space that is about more than food. We want our restaurant to be a place where people can enjoy a meal, discover dishes and flavors they may not have experienced before, share food with others, and build community.
We currently operate a food truck, and we have found a permanent space in Moorhead that gives us the opportunity to grow into a year-round restaurant. We have already seen excitement from the community and people are eager for us to open. Now, we need the support to get the space fully ready, hire and train the staff we need, and create the signage and visibility that will help people know we are open.
A major part of our vision is creating employment opportunities for people who are transitioning into a new chapter of their lives. We are working with The Lotus Center to connect with individuals who are ready for employment, provide training, and help them build transferable skills through hands-on restaurant experience. Our goal is not simply to hire people, but to give them meaningful work experience, skills, confidence, and an opportunity to grow.
With additional staff, we will be able to expand our hours and operate more consistently, including lunch and dinner service. We also want the restaurant to be available as a community space for gatherings, shared meals, and opportunities for people from different backgrounds to come together.
Our project is about food, but it is also about opportunity and community. We want to create a welcoming place in downtown Moorhead where people can eat, connect, learn, work, and experience something new. With the right support, we can take what we have already built through our food truck.