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Black Forest Inn (FUN)
1 E. 26th St.
Minneapolis, MN
612-872-0812
Boisterous fun with charm. The German cuisine is wonderful
and there is plenty of it! The summertime beer garden
is always an enjoyable treat. Lunch and dinner are served
daily. Entrees are $20 and below.
www.blackforestinnmpls.com
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Buca di Beppo (COME HUNGRY!)
Burnsville 952-892-7272
Eden Prairie 952-724-7266
Maple Grove 763-494-3466
Minneapolis 612-288-0138
St. Paul 651-772-4388
These locally owned and founded restaurants are as large
as their plates. Massive portions and thick red Italian
sauce abound for that good time eating experience. A great
place for family and friends to let go and enjoy ample
food and good wine. Entrees up to $30.
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Café Brenda (VEGETARIAN AND LOVING IT)
300 1st. Ave. N.
Minneapolis
612-342-9230
Ms. Brenda Langton’s vision with her dishes are
as original as they are delicious. This restaurant offers
creative vegetarian meals as well as some of the best
seafood dishes in the cities. Entrees up to $20.
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Café Latte’ (DESSERTS, DESSERTS
AND DESSERTS)
850 Grand Ave.
St. Paul
651-224-5687
This intimate cafeteria is renowned for its desserts
but don’t miss all the choices for pizzas, soups,
salads and homemade stews. A Grand Avenue tradition that
serves breakfast, lunch & dinner daily. Entrees up
to $10.
www.cafelatte.com
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Carousel (BRING BINOCULARS)
Radisson Hotel
11 Kellogg Blvd. E
St. Paul
651-605-0190
A classic downtown dining experience atop the Radisson
Hotel with spectacular views of the Mississippi River.
The Carousel offers a wide variety of dishes including
steak, wild game, chicken and seafood. Save room for dessert!
A unique time with breakfast, lunch and dinner served
daily. The entrees are up to $30.
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The Cheesecake Factory (ONE OF OUR FAVORITES)
Southdale Center
Edina
952-653-3333
You’ll find something to like on their book-sized
menu with over 200 selections to choose from. Everything
is prepared with care and meticulous attention to detail.
When your food arrives expect big portions and great taste.
Be warned for a long wait during peak hours and weekends,
but it’s worth it. You can get lunch and dinner
everyday and a brunch on Sundays. Entrees are up to $20.
www.thecheesecakefactory.com
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Chino Latino (DAZZLING ATMOSPHERE)
2916 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
612-824-7878
Twin Cities new hot spot. Platers of food from equatorial
regions served in an exciting atmosphere. A little noisy
and expect a wait. Entrees are up to $30.
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Chipolte (FANTASTIC VALUE)
18 Locations throughout the Twin Cities
If you like your burritos as big as a Buick than this
is the place for you. The food is made in front of you
with you in control of the fresh ingredients. They also
serve tacos and the homemade salsa is to die for. We call
this our best buy with nothing over $10. Lunch and dinner
daily at most locations. Visit their website for details.
www.chipolte.com
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D’Amico Cucina (FIRST RATE ITALIAN
RESTAURANT)
Butler Square
100 N. 6th St.
Minneapolis
612-338-2401
One of the nations finest gastronomic Italian restaurants.
Casual elegance, superb ingredients and the charm of Italy.
Most entrees are $20-$30.
www.damico.com
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Famous Dave’s Barbeque (BAR, BBQ
& BLUES)
Calhoun Square Uptown
3001 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
612-822-9900
During the day the smell of the barbeque rides the air
and reminds why you’re hungry. At night the Blues
fills the room and people gather around eating and dancing
to bands nightly. You can get it all at Famous Dave’s,
Saint Louis inspired ribs to Texas-style brisket because
barbeque is the name of the game. The menu includes steak,
salads, burgers fit for a king and side dishes so fresh
and good you’d think you were in your best friends
Mom’s kitchen. You can get lunch and dinner everyday
and show up Sunday for the massive brunch and build your
own Bloody Mary. Entrees can go up to $20. Remember to
grab plenty of napkins.
www.famousdaves.com
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Goodfellows (HISTORIC ART DECO INTERIOR)
City Center
40 S. 7th Street
Minneapolis
612-332-4800
One of the finest wine lists in the country and a wonderful
nouvelle-Midwestern menu….could you ask for more?
Entrees are priced more than $30.
www.goodfellowsrestaurant.com
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Kincaid’s (FIRST DATE, ANNIVERSARY
OR BIG PARTYS)
Normandale Lake Office Park
8400 Normandale Lake Blvd.
Bloomington
952-921-2255
Lawson Commons Building
380 St. Peter Street
Saint Paul
651-602-9000
These establishments are a class act all the way with
the creative bar menu and lengthy wine list to the food.
You can go American with some of the best prime rib this
side of Chicago or explore the sea with their signature
salmon, crab dip and tangy shrimp cocktails. All this
and more are topped off with caring service. A little
pricey with entrees up to $30 but you’ll understand
why after the first bite. Lunch
and Dinner daily with a special brunch on Sundays.
www.kincaids.com
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Lucia’s (BEST WINE BAR)
1432 W. 31st Street
Minneapolis
612-825-1572
Features local and organic foods. Wonderful rotating
menu. Sunday brunch is a must. Price of entrees range
from $20 to $30.
www.lucias.com
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Manny’s Steak House (HERE’S
THE BEEF)
Hyatt Regency Hotel
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
612-339-9900
Mouth watering, tender, dry-aged beef. New Yok-style
steak house. Entrees priced greater than $30.
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The Melting Pot (ENTIRELY A FONDUE MENU)
80 S. 9th Street
Minneapolis
612-338-9900
How about a four course fondue feast, add some jazz music
and plenty of conversation and fun…and you have
it. Entrees priced between $20 and $30.
www.meltingpot.com
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Murray’s (HOME OF THE BUTTERKNIFE
STEAK)
26 S. 6th Street
Minneapolis
612-339-0909
Twin Cities Americana. Immortalized in Time by Garrison
Keiller. Honestly this
Steak is os tender you could cut it with your fork! Entrees
priced over $30.
www.murraysrestaurant.com
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Oceanaire Seafood Room (JUST GO THERE)
Hyatt Regency Center
1300 Nicollett Mall
Minneapolis
612-333-2277
This is where all who dream of seafood come to pay homage.
Dinner is served platter style where everyone can try
a little bit of everything. The food is so fresh it tastes
as if it came from Maine yesterday… oh wait, it
did! You can’t go wrong in this fashionably 40’s
style establishment. This is the meal that you’ll
be talking about until your return. Dinner is served nightly
and entrees are over $30. Leave room for the signature
Key lime pie!
www.savvydiner.com
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Orgami (REVERED SUSHI BAR)
Market Hotel
30 N. 1st Street
Minneapolis
612-333-8430
Minneapolis’ best sushi restaurant. Eat on one
of three floors. Convenient to the Target center. Entrees
$10-$30.
www.origamirestaurant.com
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Palomino (CAL-MED FARE)
LaSalle Plaza
825 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
612-339-3800
Open kitchen dining room gives you a great view and mouth
watering smells. Dedicated servers, warm atmosphere, very
pleasant dining experience. Entrees priced from $20-$30.
www.r-u-i.com
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Rainbow Chinese (UPSACLE/AUTHENTIC CHINESE
FOOD)
2739 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis
612-870-7084
Classy décor, unique food presentations and try
the sea bass! Entrees priced from $10-$20.
www.rainbowrestaurant.com
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Saint Paul Grill (PERFECT PRE-ORDWAY
DINING)
Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
Saint Paul
651-224-7455
Just across the street from the Ordway it features great
atmosphere and good food too boot. Entrees priced from
$20-$30.
www.stpaulgrill.com
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Sakura Restaurant (MY FAVORITE SUSHI RESTAURANT!)
Carriage Hill Plaza
350 St. Peter Street
Saint Paul
651-224-0185
Attractive two-story restaurant located very near the
Ordway. Most comprehensive and reliably prepared Japanese
cuisine in the Twin Cities. Entrees priced from $20-$30.
www.sakurastpaul.com
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Solera (ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP-TEN SPANISH
RESTAURANTS)
900 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
612-781-6041
Stylish Minneapolis hot spot. Wonderful Spanish wines,
great menu selection and don’t miss the incredible
desserts! Entrees priced from $20-$30.
www.solera-restaurant.com
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Tejas (SOUTHWESTERN ATMOSPHERE IN EDINA?)
3910 W. 50th Street Edina
952-926-0800
Open kitchen, front and rear patio, warm atmosphere and
many entrees are smoked onsite with hickory, apple and
pecan woods. Just stop in after a great afternoon of shopping
in the 50th and France area. Entrees priced from $10-$30.
www.tejasrestaurant.com
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Vincent (FIVESTAR FARE AT FOURSTAR PRICES)
1100 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis
612-630-1189
First class food has a southern French accent with a
contemporary touch. Wonderful Bistro dishes are also served
at the bar. Entrees priced from $20-$30.
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W.A. Frost (MAGICAL)
374 Selby Ave.
Saint Paul
651-224-5715
You will know you’re some place unique when you
walk into this turn-of-the-century hardware store turned
culinary legend. Throughout the establishment you’ll
find warm, dark woods, rich leathers and a fireplace always
within site. The bar will transform you to another time
when carriages passed by the windows. The food matches
the wonderful atmosphere with your choices of steak, pork,
ribs or game served by a knowledgeable and courteous staff.
Don’t miss the chance to sit out on the garden patio,
listen to the piano or just sit back during a quiet time
by a fireplace and dream of another time. Lunch and dinner
are available daily. Sunday brunch is an event. Entrees
can start at over $30.
www.wafrost.com
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