After 10 years in business, the smash hit Young Joni restaurant in Northeast Minneapolis will serve its final meal on Friday.

Northeast Minneapolis is a beautiful blend of culture, art and vibrant businesses.

And on one corner, for the past 10 years, a tasty piece of that puzzle has been Young Joni.

"Young Joni is named after my mother and my husband's mother," owner Ann Kim said. "We really set out to honor their spirits. So when you walked through the doors, it felt like you were getting a giant hug."

Kim has always believed the promise of a fresh slice could bring a group together.

"Pizza is the great peacemaker, I always say," Kim said.

It's a vision she brought to life from the ground up in 2015.

"It was an empty shell. Originally, it was the Polish community center. This c

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