Executive Chef Aaron found his passion for cooking as a child living in Taiwan — infatuated with the smells, sights, and sounds coming from their kitchen. After earning a B.F.A. in Design and trying a “normal” life, Aaron began his culinary career in 1994, working his way up the ranks in the Twin Cities’ most recognizable restaurants, including Heartland, the Stripclub Meat & Fish, and most recently leading the kitchen at Downtown St. Paul’s Kincaid’s. Chef Aaron’s classical Italian training and experience in Middle Eastern cuisine inform and inspire the Momento menu, and Chef aims to take every Momento guests on a culinary journey through the Mediterranean.

Kevin Tester brings creativity, curiosity, and over a decade of experience behind some of the Twin Cities’ best bars to his role as Momento’s Beverage Manager. Influenced by his culinary counterparts, Kevin and his team have curated an incredible menu of spirit-forward cocktails, zero-proof mocktails, and housemade cellos for Momento. Kevin’s vast spirit knowledge and conversational skills are unparalleled, and his ability to create memorable guest experiences is second-to-none. A Minnesota native, Kevin is thrilled to be a part of Momento’s leadership team, and excited to continue his career in Downtown St. Paul.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the Twin Cities restaurant community, Tim McHugh Tim brings passion and unwavering commitment to hospitality to his role as Momento General Manager. Formerly the owner/operator of Amore Uptown in Minneapolis, Tim is intimately familiar with every aspect of restaurant operations and is well known for his empathetic, engaging, and inspiring approach to hospitality leadership. Tim is instrumental in creating the culture of Momento and upholding the legacy of Morrissey Hospitality founder, Bill Morrissey — providing exceptional hospitality in every moment.