Minot, N.D. – A fresh dining option has arrived in downtown Minot. Gather opened its doors this week inside the historic No. 18 building, a landmark that once housed the Mandan Creamery Company and later Cloverdale Meats.
Founded by local entrepreneurs Eric Thoemke, Leigha Jackson and Matthew Maldonado – familiar names behind The Putt District and Up Your Axe – Gather is positioned as a community‑focused restaurant offering locally sourced food, coffee and cocktails.
Local Ingredients, Family‑Friendly Atmosphere
“It’s just an opportunity for our community to be our community, and to invite people in and have good food and have good drinks and celebrate,” Thoemke said. The menu highlights regional meats such as bison, elk and lamb, all procured from nearby ranchers. In‑house batters and sauces are prepared daily, and the kitchen also offers gluten‑free bread options.
“The point of that is supporting local, really trying to find identity for Minot, and be proud of what we have,” Thoemke added, emphasizing the restaurant’s commitment to the local economy.
Elevated Yet Accessible Dining
Gather’s owners envision a space that feels both elevated and welcoming for families. “Whether it’s Europe or some of the bigger cities, you just see that there’s a family‑friendly focus, but the atmosphere is more elevated, and so it almost feels like you’re out, you have time together as a family and it just creates for a more memorable experience,” Thoemke explained.
The restaurant welcomes guests of all ages. It operates Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday until 9:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and closes at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. The kitchen serves meals Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Future Plans
Looking ahead, the owners plan to introduce brunch specials, further expanding Gather’s offerings for the Minot community.
Gather’s opening adds another vibrant option to downtown Minot’s growing culinary landscape, reinforcing the city’s historic building revitalization efforts while keeping local producers at the heart of the menu.
Original reporting: KFYR-TV Bismarck (news) — read the source article.
