The Warm Embrace Of A Neighborhood GemWalking into Hazel’s Northeast feels like stepping into someone’s favorite living room, except the food is significantly better. Why Hazel’s Northeast Deserves Every Bit Of BuzzMinnesota has no shortage of great restaurants, but Hazel’s Northeast occupies a category all its own. There is a reason this spot has developed such a devoted following in Northeast Minneapolis and beyond. Hazel’s Northeast is not just getting its spotlight now because it suddenly got better. It is getting its spotlight because the rest of the world is finally paying attention to what Northeast Minneapolis has known all along.