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Matt Monroe
Restaurant Owner and Operator
Matt Monroe is the owner and operator of EaTo Restaurant Group, LLC, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.5 He has a background in business and finance, having previously managed investments for a family office for a decade in New York City and Connecticut.1
At EaTo, Matt oversees the restaurant's financial well-being and the company's ongoing growth plans.1 He's part of Monroe Enterprises, which he co-owns with his father Dennis Monroe.2 Together, they founded Restore Restaurant Holdings (RRH), the parent company of EaTo.4
Matt's experience in the restaurant industry includes:
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Studying wine and having a brief stint with a Danny Meyer restaurant in New York City, where he learned about the renowned restaurateur's service style.1
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Moving back to Minneapolis from the East Coast to handle most of the operations for EaTo.2
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Overseeing the transformation of the former Eastside restaurant into EaTo, which opened in phases starting August 6, 2021.26
EaTo is described as a multi-faceted establishment, featuring a take-out window, patio, bottle shop, meat counter, market, bar, ticketed pop-up dining space, and a fast-casual eatery with Italian influences.2 The restaurant aims to provide a welcoming destination in the East Town Minneapolis neighborhood, offering Italian-inspired cuisine, custom-crafted cocktails, and imported goods.3
Matt Monroe's educational background includes attending Colorado College.5 His LinkedIn profile indicates he has over 500 connections in his professional network.5
