Even with a fresh new awning, the old stucco building that used to house Grampa Tony's Pizza on the corner of Snelling and Bayard, nestled among Highland's many nail salons and dry cleaners, is a humble site. But the team behind Joan's in the Park, owners Joan Schmitt and Susan Dunlop, have an enviable pedigree: the Capital Grille, Morton's the Steakhouse, and Tria, just to name a few. With arts 'n' crafts branding that screams "bead store" rather than "well-curated menu" (which thankfully it possesses), and a dining room with fewer than 15 tables, could this place conjure a memorable, soul-stirring supper out of the neglected, world-weary pizza ovens? As soon as the Rosemark Bakery bread arrived hot at our table, with a soft-as-challah interior, we knew the answer would be a loud and... More >>>