A Slice of Perfection: The Top Pizzeria in Every State

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Minnesota: Young Joni

Young Joni in Minneapolis is a hip, award-winning restaurant helmed by chef Ann Kim (a James Beard Award winner) that showcases wood-fired pizzas with innovative flavor mashups. The creativity shines in pies like the fan-favorite Korean BBQ pizza, which tops a perfectly blistered crust with marinated beef short rib, mozzarella, scallions, arugula, and a zingy sesame–soy–chili vinaigrette. Another standout is the Basque, an inventive combination of Spanish chorizo, creamy goat cheese, mozzarella, piquillo peppers, red onions, olives, and a touch of preserved lemon for brightness. With its stylish ambience and boundary-pushing menu, Young Joni has redefined pizza night in the Twin Cities and become the pinnacle of Minnesota pizza experiences.