About Us
Holman’s Table is a dining experience that celebrates the spirit of travel, encouraging guests to relax and embark from the everyday. Diners can expect fresh, modern, sophisticated dishes complimented by a beautifully classic bar and wine list.
The gorgeous space captures the beau monde essence of jet set travel, lending guests the luxurious sense of finding themselves at the center of the world. Join us in the Dining Room for an unforgettable dinner, or grab drinks & bar snacks in Cora's Lounge. Fly in and park your plane on the tarmac (for real). Dine al fresco on our tarmac patio in the warmer Minnesota months.
Holman's Table is owned & operated locally by ALLY Restaurants. Started by two friends, Troy Reding & Brad Sorenson, over a bump of bourbon. They decided to open a restaurant in their community where they could have great food & meet up with friends over a drink.
Our Namesake
Charles W. "Speed" Holman
1898 - 1931
Holman was born in Minneapolis and grew up a daredevil. Early pranks and motorcycle racing earned him the nickname "Speed." He learned to fly at the Security Aircraft Company at Speedway Field in 1920, did some parachute jumps and received his first airplane as a gift from his father. Stunting and cross-country racing became his passion. His name became a household word, and when the newly organized Northwest Airways looked for its first pilot, they hired Speed. He became Operations Manager and pioneered air mail routes across Wisconsin and into North Dakota.
His airline career was punctuated by wins in national air races, including the prestigious Thompson Trophy Race in 1930, part of the National Air Races in Chicago. Holman set a looping record that stood for many years*; visited every corner of the State, lobbying the cities to build airports; was considered one of the country's top aerobatic pilots; and every fragment of his life was spectacular. Such was his death during an impromptu aerobatic performance at the dedication of the Omaha Airport. His funeral was the largest in state history, with a hundred thousand persons turning out along the funeral route and at the cemetery.
*His 1,433 consecutive loops over the St. Paul Airport is one of many stories to inspire Holman's Table.
Biography & history provided by Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, 2017
www.mnaviationhalloffame.org
Helicopter Flights
Embark on the ultimate experience with dinner at Holman's Table & a helicopter ride. Minnesota Helicopters is onsite at Holman Field: Downtown St. Paul Airport (KSTP), most Saturdays between 3 - 8 pm. Tours can be booked online directly through Minnesota Helicopters. Stop in for drinks, dinner or both before or after your tour in the sky.
*if you only book a helicopter ride with Minnesota Helicopters, a visit to Holman's Table is not included. Helicopter flights & dining at Holman’s Table are separate experiences at two different businesses.
How to Book
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Book your desired flight directly on the Minnesota Helicopters website (scroll down to section 2 for the Downtown St. Paul Airport Holman’s Table flights & remember, they are only offered on Saturdays between 3 - 8 pm)
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Coordinate a reservation with us - you can dine before or after your flight - up to you!
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Embark!
How to Gift
Order electronic gift cards from Holman's Table & Minnesota Helicopters, & email directly to your recipient or print out to include in a gift.
*there will be two separate transactions if completed this way as Holman's Table & Minnesota Helicopters are two separate businesses working together to provide this experience.
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Purchase a gift card to Holman's Table
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Purchase a gift card from Minnesota Helicopters
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Gift the ultimate date night!
