As the name implies, this swank cafe bar in Northeast Minneapolis is centered around sharable noteworthy combinations of veggie, meat, cheese and seafood plates. Guests can nibble and nosh on these "Samples" or continue on to sandwiches, salads, entrees or desserts all made from scratch. This goes for a great selection of wines, scotches, bourbons, cellos and tequilas too, available in flights or full pours. In a meticulously renovated turn of the century building its inviting and comfortable contemporary interior in dark browns and warm colors under a restored original tin ceiling brings casual class to the Northeast neighborhood.

"Bringing great food to Mpls" -Anthony Bourdain, Travel Channel No Reservations host, chef & best selling author

"Service is crisp, drinks are strong, the crowd is chic" -Andrew Zimmern, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

"Tapas, Minnesota-Style" The Wall Street Journal

"As a neighborhood joint it's just about perfect" Dara Moskowitz, City Pages
"It's comfort food done elegantly and in good sized-portions" The Rake

"Did I mention that I love the concept" Carla Waldemar, Lavender Magazine

"The Sample Room has the mellow air of those long, lovely weekend nights, but instead of Doritos and Bud, it serves exquisite food and flights of fine wine." Twin Cities Taste, Minnesota Monthly Magazine