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Our top-notch critics surveyed the Twin Cities to pick their favorite restaurants--and came up with 75 they can heartily recommend.

March 2010

Does the twin cities have 75 really good restaurants? More, actually. That’s our take after bringing the critics together. For 2010 we decided to take a straightforward look at the area’s best, but with new twists. We grouped them in user-friendly categories, such as Top 10, Pizza, Asian, and so on. And instead of presenting our Readers Poll separately, the results are alongside those of our critics. Some of our categories were so rich in competent restaurants that several ended up on the cutting-room floor. By next year we may need room for 100.  —Adam Platt

 

—Written by Steven Brown, Peter Lilienthal, Stephanie March, Adam Platt, and Kate Kogers
—Photography by Stephanie Colgan and Craig Bares

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Best Restaurants 2010: Readers Poll

What you said in our annual poll as your favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities.

Best Restaurants 2010: Five Critics' Picks

Best Restaurants 2010: Five Critics' Picks

VIDEO

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine food editor Stephanie March gives you a taste of five of the 10 flavorful Twin Cities restaurants featured in our March "Best Restaurants" issue —Bar La Grassa, Heartland, Sea Change, D’Amico Kitchen, and Saffron.

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Best Restaurants 2010: Critics' Top 10

The food experts offer the top 10 restaurants in Twin Cities for 2010.

subo's spring rolls

Best Restaurants 2010: New Favorites

These five new restaurants have quickly become Twin Cities favorites.

charcuterie from Craftsman

Best Restaurants 2010: Farm to Table

These Twin Cities restaurants boast locally-grown fare.

martini and steak at jax cafe

Best Restaurants 2010: Legends

Five local legends have stood the test of time and live up to the hype.

bartender at Craftshouse

Best Restaurants 2010: Drinks and Eats

With good eats and fabulous drinks, these places offer the best of both worlds.

bone-in ribeye from The Strip Club

Best Restaurants 2010: Steak

If you're looking for a mouthwatering steak, these spots are not to be missed.

pizza from red's savoy inn

Best Restaurants 2010: Pizza

Delicious pizza joints serve it up by the slice or the pie and offer an array of topping choices.

pulled pork from Rooster's BBQ

Best Restaurants 2010: Pork Provocateurs

These restaurants serve up the best pork in town.

tuna confit from be'wiched

Best Restaurants 2010: Burgers and 'Wiches

The perfect places to grab a Juicy Lucy or specialty sandwiches.

breakfast from Fat Nat's Eggs

Best Restaurants 2010: Breakfast

Hearty meals from these hot breakfast spots are the perfect way to start your day.

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Best Restaurants 2010: Asian

The best local finds for Asian cuisine.

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Best Restaurants 2010: Seafood

From clam fries to fish tacos, these restaurants offer the best fare from the sea.

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Best Restaurants 2010: Italian

The best places to find rich flavors and classic Italian dishes.

tacos from pancho villa

Best Restaurants 2010: Mexican

South-of-the-border flavor can be found in Minnesota—just try one of these favorites.

burger from blue door pub

Best Restaurants 2010: A Dozen on the Bubble

These restaurants didn't quite make the cut—but we think they're worth exploring.

jack riebel, chef from Dakota Jazz Club

Best Restaurants 2010: Top Chefs

Five local chefs worth bragging about.




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