The House Food and Tap food hall in St. Joseph. (Nancy Ngo/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

When searching for restaurant tenants, the Herns first reached out to Josh Kaeter of Eminent Coffee Roasters, one of the survey respondents, to open a coffee counter. Next, they signed on chefs Mateo Mackbee and Erin Lucas, who run Krewe restaurant and Flour & Flower bakery/floral shop, respectively, in downtown St. Joseph after hearing they were looking for a space to spotlight their popular smashburgers. The Herns also asked Mackbee to play a larger role developing the food hall, and Lucas to feature her pastries.