Dine in New York City or Paris and you'll be expected to show your vaccination card or flash an app that proves you've gotten the shot before you can dine indoors. In Minnesota, that's largely not the case. But a small, growing list of restaurants do require vaccination (or a negative COVID test) before letting customers unmask and dine indoors. Here are the earliest adopters of a vaccine requirement; we'll update as we hear of more. Know of one we missed? Email tips to taste@startribune.com.
Alma
To dine at this restaurant/cafe/hotel, guests must provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test, in addition to being without symptoms.
528 University Av. SE., Mpls., 612-379-4909, almampls.com
Al's Breakfast
Social distancing isn't an option in this historic, narrow diner. "We're too small to share space with unvaccinated people," the proprietors wrote on Facebook. Vaccination is required for adults; masks for children under 12.
413 14th Av. SE., Mpls., 612-331-9991, alsbreakfastmpls.com
Black Hart of Saint Paul
On Friday and Saturday nights after 8 p.m., proof of vaccination or negative test within 72 hours is required at this LGBTQ+ soccer bar.
1415 University Av. W., St. Paul, 651-528-8028, blackhartstp.com
Café Racer Kitchen
This Latin American cafe requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for all adult diners. Guests are asked to wear masks when not at a table.