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Frugal Gourmet

Aster Café

Nibbles at this St. Anthony Main charmer are classic bohemian and easy on the pocketbook.

September 2010

by Steven Brown

Pho Hoa

Pho Hoa

With an abundance of fresh, flavorful ingredients, the latest noodle shop to hit Eat Street does not disappoint.

March 2009

Frugal Gourmet Favor Cafe

Favor Cafe

Favor Cafe's vibe is homey, the service is over-the-top friendly, and the soul food leaves you satisfied.

February 2009

Khao soi dish from Sen Yai Sen Lek

Sen Yai Sen Lek

Meeting the needs of Northeast Minneapolis, this family-friendly ethnic Thai restaurant leaves its competition in the dust.

January 2009

Yuzu duck breast from Senor Wong restaurant

Señor Wong

Featuring renditions of Pan-Asian and Mexican dishes, Señor Wong’s is sure to get your tongue grooving—especially on Kung Fu Funk Thursdays.

December 2008

98 pounds

98 Pounds

The plethora of well-executed dishes and a premium buffet make 98 Pounds a contender.

November 2008

Frugal Gourmet: Gandhi Mahal Restaurant Review

Gandhi Mahal

Dedicated to “bringing peace and pleasing plates,” Gandhi Mahal’s Indian cuisine will put you in a tranquil state.

October 2008

MT Foods' stuffed chicken wings

Golden Globe Market

Pho, Laotian larb, and golden chicken wings stuffed with noodles make Golden Globe Market a must-try dining experience.

September 2008

Bambu

Bambu

In the mood for some saucy Asian food? Check out Bambu, which features Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai tasties.

July 2008

Vincent

Vincent: A Happy Hour

Dining at Vincent’s is like rekindling an old friendship with a dear friend.

June 2008

The Sample Room

The Sample Room

The Sample Room delivers sharable small-plate combinations with Minnesota flair.

March 2008

Ginger Roasted Duck

Chai's Thai

The prices at Chai's Thai take cue from the teeny-tiny restaurant, but the dishes in this Minneapolis restaurant, such as the fried crab and avocado spring rolls, are ample and delicious.

February 2008

Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks

Casper & Runyon's Shamrocks

The juicy cheeseburgers served at Shamrocks are helping to bring some of the old swagger back onto Fort Road—they're so good that you might want to be part of the revival.

January 2008

Grand Cafe

Grand Café

Remember that old joke about Minnesota having only two seasons—winter and road construction? Surely, there is brunch season, too.

December 2007

Zakia Deli

Zakia Deli

Zakia certainly aims to please and claims to serve Lebanese and American cuisine with equal passion.

November 2007

Clancey’s Meats

Clancey’s Meats

Fall is a great time to barbecue—and the brats at Clancey’s meats make it oh-so-easy to fire up the grill.

October 2007

Saigon Deli Express

Saigon Deli Express

The humble Saigon Deli has what it takes to be an Asian-French fusion champ.

September 2007

Va Lor

Va Lor

Keep your wallet happy and your stomach happier when you visit Va Lor, located on University Avenue between Dale and Western.

August 2007

Adele's Frozen Custard

Adele’s Frozen Custard

Now is a great time to take a drive or stroll, enjoy the fleeting Minnesota summer, and stop by Adele’s Frozen Custard near Lake Minnetonka.

July 2007

Grilled gal-bi short ribs

Dong Yang

Tucked in the back of the Dong Yang grocery store you'll find the perfect eatery for serious Korean food.

June 2007

Café Limon

Café Limon

The brightly named Café Limon is tucked into a sunny little sliver of a storefront at Lake and Lyndale.

May 2007




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