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October 2, 2012One hears "Japanese food" and immediately images of raw fish clinging delicately to pillows of plump and sticky balls of rice come to mind. But believe it or not, the good people of Japan do eat more than sushi and edamame. From gyoza dumplings to soba noodle dishes in fragrant miso broths to the fl ... More >>
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June 8, 2012Social House2919 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis612.824.6300; Social House websiteHours & Details:Daily from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.Monday-Wednesday 9 p.m.-midnight$4 house sake$4 house wine1/2-priced drinks1/2-priced small plates1/2-priced select maki rollsRecently, while meandering through Uptown, we decided ... More >>
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May 30, 2012We heard a few people remarking, "Sushi from a truck?" suspiciously behind us, but we were too busy eagerly delivering another bite into our mouths to answer. Instead we waved enthusiastically with chopsticks before turning back for another dish to devour.The Sushi Fix truck is the realization of a ... More >>
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May 29, 2012Masu Sushi & Robata330 E. Hennepin Ave.,Minneapolis612.332.6278; Masu Sushi website Hours & Details:Happy hours: Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10-12 p.m. Sunday, 9-11 p.m.Late-night menu: Monday-Saturday, 10 p.m.-midnightSunday, 9-11p.m.Discounted menu items and various drink ... More >>
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May 16, 2012Just a month after being awarded Best Sushi in City Pages' Best of the Twin Cities issue, Tim McKee and Katsuyuki Yamamoto's Masu Sushi and Robata in northeast Minneapolis got a much grander shout-out when it made the list of Bon Appetit's 10 Best New Sushi Restaurants in America. Bon ... More >>
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January 25, 2012Stylish setting with intermittently tasty food
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January 16, 2012The Twin Cities may not be renowned for its fresh seafood, but we do have some respectable options when it comes to sushi. With the Japanese culinary staple becoming more and more ubiquitous, it helps to have an idea of which places consistently offer the freshest, tastiest sushi. A hot dog is oft ... More >>
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October 26, 2011Washington Avenue location expands Zen beyond the skyway
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June 28, 2011Enter the suburban happy hour...Crave 3520 Galleria, Edina 952.697.6000Hours and Details:Monday through Friday, 3-6 p.m. and 9 to closeSunday, 8 to close$3 pita & hummus, mini burgers, mini desserts, tuna roll, negihana roll, shrimp nigiri or edamame$4 mini margherita, pepperoni, or Italian p ... More >>
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April 27, 2011Check out Samba, Curry 'N' Noodles, and Aji
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April 15, 2011Masu Sushi & Robata Japanese meets NordeastTake the pop of a Shea-designed restaurant, add the sizzle of a Tim McKee-produced menu, a dash of sustainable seafood, served with a twist, and you'll find yourself with Masu Sushi and Robata, the latest venture of Minneapolis's own menu whisperer. ... More >>
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February 4, 2011MLBNishioka tries out taste of home in MNFor the Minnesota Twins, spring training starts in less than two weeks in Fort Meyers, Florida. With the harsh winter we've been having, you'd think they might make an early migration. But one brand-new Twin was embracing the cold and trying out a local re ... More >>
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January 28, 2011Lu LippoldOne of the many shrimp options at the buffetMy fortune cookie at the University Buffet said, "Think about your own mistakes rather than blame on other's faults" (sic). Had I not received this advice, I might have tried to blame someone for the soggy wontons in the soup or that weird ... More >>
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November 3, 2010Lu LippoldOne of the many shrimp options at the buffetMy fortune cookie at the University Buffet said, "Think about your own mistakes rather than blame on other's faults" (sic). Had I not received this advice, I might have tried to blame someone for the soggy wontons in the soup or that weird ... More >>
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October 8, 2010 Sharyn Morrow
Having friends who are chefs means you have to sneak time to hang out with them during random days off, or before they go to work. On this particular day, we headed to Obento-ya for lunch with Chris Olson.
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August 19, 2010No napkin requiredTapes n' Tapes singer Josh Grier is a guy after our own heart: He knows the exact number of steps between his home and his favorite bar, and when it came time to submit a photo, he offered to dig through his extensive stash of food-on-face pictures. Throw in addictions to su ... More >>
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August 4, 2010 Lisa Gulya
If you've seen the Japanese film Tampopo, you know the power of a perfectly prepared bowl of Japanese noodles. Heck, even if you've never heard of Tampopo, you probably know someone who subsisted on ramen noodles when times were tough. This Food Fight is for them. We want to make ... More >>
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July 22, 2010Photo: PizzaLuce.comHere's what's hot at Pizza LuceWhen you go out to eat, do you ever stare at the menu for minutes on end, waffling over what to order? Do you ever wonder if the restaurant's regulars know something you don't? Here's a handy guide to what customers order most at some of the ... More >>
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June 4, 2010
Fuji Ya Uptown (lounge only).
600 West Lake St., Minneapolis
612.871.4055
website
Hours and details:
Tuesday-Thursday 5 p.m.-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
sushi $3.50-$8.00; appetizers $3.00-$6.50; select domestic and imported beer $3.50; sake small $3.50, large $4.50; ... More >>
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June 3, 2010One is Japanese and the other favors a "total meal concept"
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June 1, 2010 Since we are going to have sushi in Lowertown, why can't we also have sushi in a tube? Guess what, you can have it all.
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April 23, 2010Fusion2919 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls612.824.6200websiteHours: Daily 4 p.m.-6 p.m., late Tuesday and Wednesday, 10-close, Thursday-Saturday, midnight-close.Details: 1/2-price drinks and beer, $4 signature martinis, $10 bottomless house wine, $20 bottomless premium wine, 2-for-1 select appetizers,&nbs ... More >>
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January 12, 2010Our favorite thing to order at our favorite budget-friendly Japanese restaurant.
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June 3, 2009Sushi competes with burgers for claim to most popular new restaurant theme in the TC.
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May 20, 2009Lyndale and Hennepin are peppered with a plethora of Asian fusion options
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May 19, 2009Traditionally, sushi is made with local, seasonal ingredients reports the Atlantic.
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April 1, 2009Traditionally, sushi is made with local, seasonal ingredients reports the Atlantic.
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February 9, 2009Won't eat sushi? What if it's made with Swedish fish?
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January 21, 2009Chef would do right by Bruce Lee with his Flying Tiger Kick Roll
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December 10, 2008Soups are the next best thing to a crackling fire
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October 22, 2008Get more bang for your buck at some of the city's best happy hours
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October 1, 2008Bagu gets creative with sushi
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September 21, 2008Bagu gets creative with sushi
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July 30, 2008At humble Azuki, the sushi is so good you'll swear there's an ocean nearby
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May 8, 2008At humble Azuki, the sushi is so good you'll swear there's an ocean nearby
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March 10, 2008At humble Azuki, the sushi is so good you'll swear there's an ocean nearby
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October 31, 2007Is fine dining possible with kids? Dear Dara finds out.
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November 15, 2006The Twin Cities' newest sushi spots are just fine, but they also offer mad-crazy rolls
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May 24, 2006New Azia annex Anemoni adds a little more style to Minneapolis's Asian restaurant nightlife
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November 9, 2005The real bargain sushi in Minnesota isn't in grocery stores; it's hiding in plain sight
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January 26, 2005Three of the best lunch options in the Minneapolis skyways prove you can get restaurant quality on the run
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December 1, 2004After years of renovations St. Paul's longtime treasure Sakura cries out for rediscovery
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March 10, 2004Perennial pleasers Udupi and Tanpopo are even better following their rebirths
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December 3, 2003Perennial pleasers Udupi and Tanpopo are even better following their rebirths
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July 23, 2003Midori's Floating World is an island of homestyle Japanese comfort in midtown Minneapolis
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June 4, 2003Origami reinvents itself with new chefs; aims for stars
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July 31, 2002A wave of small treasures at Nami
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February 20, 2002The Legendary Tengo and Crew Are on a Roll Again
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November 28, 2001A St. Paul Newcomer Raises the Sushi Bar
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