Over the past two decades, Joan Ida has established herself as one of the Twin Cities' top culinary artists. Prior to becoming Executive Chef at Tria in North Oaks, she served as head pastry chef and interim chef at Goodfellows and other Twin Cities favorites like the Luring Cafe and Teas. Joan has received numerous accolades and honors for her delicious and artistically-presented dishes.
Since it opened, Tria has been praised for its rustic, upscale ambiance. But it took Joan's arrival and leadership to take the food from being so-so to splendid. Now you can be assured that any dish you order will be made using the freshest ingredients and cooked to perfection, whether its roasted chicken or risotto Milanese. Chef Joan's commitment to fresh, local ingredients leads her to farmers like Charlie and Carol Johnson of Whistling Well Farm.
Charlie and Carol have been farming for over thirty years in Hastings. Food Alliance certified, they grow apples, pumpkins, squash, and raspberries using sustainable practices. Having access to this quality of fresh Minnesota fare gives Joan the key elements she needs to perform her pastry magic. So when you visit Tria, by all means, don't forget to leave room for a slice of warm apple pie or raspberry cr´me brul´!
