Sameh Wadi to Relaunch Saffron Restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis

Sameh Wadi's Saffron To Launch in Former Young Joni Space

It's happening! Sameh Wadi first told me he was going to re-launch the restaurant he opened when he was a 23-year-old in 2024. He and his brother Saed closed out 2026 by buying the former Young Joni building in Northeast Minneapolis, and now they're confirming that Saffron will rise again on 13th Avenue NE.

Sameh Wadi to relaunch Saffron restaurant in northeast Minneapolis

Sameh Wadi will relaunch his nationally acclaimed restaurant in the former Young Joni restaurant space this year.

Saffron reopening in former Young Joni space in northeast Minneapolis

Chef Sameh Wadi and his brother Saed Wadi have bought the building, confirming plans to reopen the influential restaurant later this year.

Saffron Finds a Home in the Former Young Joni Space

Chef Sameh Wadi of World Street Kitchen and Milkjam Creamery is reopening his restaurant Saffron in the former Young Joni space in Northeast Minneapolis.