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Restaurant Reviews: Barrio Tequila Bar

Barrio Tequila Bar

The latest concept from Tim McKee and Josh Thoma, Barrio Tequila Bar boasts a breadth of flavors, fresh-tasting ingredients, colorful presentations, and affordability.

December 2008

Manny's Steak House

Manny's Steak House

The new Manny’s offers better ambience and the same big-city service.

December 1, 2008

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Pittsburgh Blue

The verdict is in: Pittsburgh Blue is packed and pretty much deserves to be.

November 20, 2008

Donatellis

Donatelli’s is a hoot and, like Cossetta’s and Fat Lorenzo’s, one of the rare joints serving big portions of pretty good, comforting Italian-American food.

November 12, 2008

Forepaugh's

Forepaugh's

Forepaugh’s chef, Donald Gonzalez, weights the menu with unusual concepts—including a delicious striped bass pistou.

November 2008

Restaurant Reviews: Flame

Flame

Flame serves up meaty steak skewers, gooey warm brownies, and silky crème brûlée.

November 2008

Second Helpings: Tejas

Tejas

Tejas, still the Twin Cities’ only true Southwestern restaurant, soldiers on with tasty dishes such as sun corn-crusted wild Alaskan salmon.

November 2008

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Chiang Mai Thai

Chiang Mai Thai is about ten years old and still going strong, a winning story in the fickle restaurant game.

October 17, 2008

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El Meson

It may well be that the attentions of El Meson's owners aren’t focused on the old girl, or possibly that the small plates are being hurried out of the kitchen. But when it comes to execution of bigger dishes, the restaurant justifies its existence

October 17, 2008

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Lord Fletcher's

Lord Fletcher's, an institution on Lake Minnetonka, isn't going to set the culinary world on fire, the menu is lodge-style comfort food, but it does venture beyond walleye and Caesar salad.

October 17, 2008

Restaurant Review: Lola's Lakehouse

Lola's Lakehouse

Lola’s takes its nautical theme to the extreme with no less than seventeen ocean-sourced dishes, including phyllo-capped lobster and shrimp pie.

October 2008

Restaurant Review: Lake House

Lake House

Joan Ida’s newest challenge steps up to the plate with dishes such as walleye corn dogs and shrimp linguine.

October 2008

Fire and Ice sushi from Jade

Jade

Jade mixes Japanese and Chinese cuisine successfully, bringing out the best of the East with plates such as shrimp with glazed walnuts and, of course, sushi.

September 2008

Guacamole from Indio

Indio

Indio’s tangy Oaxacan dishes, such as flautas stuffed with creamy potatoes in a vibrant tomatillo sauce, and its Latin-style hospitality are sure to please.

September 2008

Jax Cafe

Jax Cafe

Jax Café offers a unique dining experience and decadent delights, along with retro touches and trappings of an era when hospitality seemed more genuine.

September 2008

Cafe Lurcat

Cafe Lurcat

Café Lurçat is the best combination of upscale trappings, fine service, and accessible food in the Twin Cities.

August 2008

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Spasso

Spasso’s freewheeling menu, plentiful portions, and eclectic yet reasonably priced wines are sure to keep you coming back for more.

August 2008

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La Chaya Bistro

La Chaya’s chef and co-owner, Juan Juarez Garcia, brings his Mexican roots and international experience to the table with decidedly traditional fare.

August 2008

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NorthCoast

NorthCoast's Ryan Aberle has been doing some very ambitious cooking in Wayzata, offering elaborate tasting menus.

July 28, 2008

Longfellow

Longfellow Grill

Looking for those tasty childhood memories, like cheesy tomato sauce that evokes Spaghetti O’s? Look no further than Longfellow Grill, a welcoming neighborhood restaurant.

July 22, 2008


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