Rubbernecking around groups of guys dressed in head-to-toe weatherproof camouflage, we struggle to find any viable parking spot off West Seventh... More >>
It's a Friday night on the see-and-be-seen corner of Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown, and the Social House's staff members are splitting their time... More >>
Zimmern absolutely shredded it, reviewers on Chowhound pulled no punches, and everyone with a bubbe was quick to give their detailed, comparative... More >>
Real strength is with its beer selection and wine list
By Emily Weiss,
January 11, 2012
In dining, as in dating, sometimes a first impression can sweep you off your feet. Then after a few dates, you'll place that restaurant squarely... More >>
Menu features impressive crab cakes and flatbreads
By Emily Weiss,
January 04, 2012
Even with a fresh new awning, the old stucco building that used to house Grampa Tony's Pizza on the corner of Snelling and Bayard, nestled among... More >>
It's always great to see a restaurant that is locally owned and operated get so popular that it opens a second location, especially when that... More >>
With the twinkle lights wrapped around each lamppost and a fine dusting of powder resting in every store window, the blocks surrounding 50th and... More >>
The people have spoken. And they want roast beef. And doughnuts. And popsicles. Time will tell whether they also want soul food delivered to... More >>
"Drinking coffee on Friday night at dinnertime makes me feel like we are either way younger or much, much older than we actually are," my dining... More >>
You know what your average steakhouse needs? A little joie de vivre. A touch of lightheartedness. Not a crazy carnival of forced Fun! Fun! Fun!,... More >>
Flattery, it is true, goes a long way. And it's definitely flattering that an upscale dining chain with well-known outposts in New York City, Los... More >>
Pub food is on tap at the new Crooked Pint Ale House on Washington Avenue. Its space most recently housed the 501 Club, but that venue didn't... More >>
Washington Avenue location expands Zen beyond the skyway
By Tricia Cornell,
October 26, 2011
The Twin Cities long ago got the memo that Japanese food isn't just about sushi and sashimi.
We have Tanpopo, a relaxing and refreshing temple... More >>
Downtown St. Paul has a lot going for it: beautiful architecture and urban parks, some truly great restaurants, Wild hockey games and big-name... More >>
Burgers, oysters, and whiskey complete the "man food" circle
By Rachel Hutton,
October 12, 2011
At the new Lowry restaurant on Hennepin Avenue, you can now order a stiff drink where you once rented Cocktail. The former Hollywood Video's... More >>
Squint a little and Sonora Grill, a new food stand in the Midtown Global Market, could be the next Chipotle. It's a better concept, arguably,... More >>
Back in '80s, frozen yogurt was a treat moms bribed their kids with when they went to the mall. The icy swirls may not have had the appeal of a... More >>
For three years, the colorful, contemporary Kindee Thai has been spicing up the food offerings of Minneapolis's Mill District. The kitchen offers... More >>
Menu expands to include house-made gelato, fried foods
By Rachel Hutton,
August 24, 2011
After a seven-year run on East Hennepin Avenue in northeast Minneapolis, Wilde Roast Cafe recently reopened in Picosa's old spot in Riverplace.... More >>
Whether used in as a positive descriptor or, less frequently, as a derogatory adjective, the word "authentic" is thrown around a lot in conversations about Krungthep Thai, the Eat Street… More >>
Rubbernecking around groups of guys dressed in head-to-toe weatherproof camouflage, we struggle to find any viable parking spot off West Seventh Street and finally realize we're not in the midst… More >>
It's a Friday night on the see-and-be-seen corner of Hennepin and Lagoon in Uptown, and the Social House's staff members are splitting their time between giving wine pairing recommendations to… More >>
