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Restaurant Reviews

Bloomington ChopHouse

Premium cuts and succulent seafood are only two of the reasons why this sleek new restaurant’s menu shines.

July 2008

by Beth Dooley

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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

Lake House

Lake House

Lake House offers classic American fare tweaked with Joan Ida's global sensibilities that will impress most foodies but won’t scare Grandma or the kids.

July 25, 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

Dancing Ganesha

Traditional meets contemporary in generous servings of spicy Indian dishes at Dancing Ganesha.

July 22, 2008

Mix New American Diner

Mix New American Diner's husband and wife team cooks up tantalizing diner fare that’s been given a modern edge, such as chicken with black currant sauce.

July 22, 2008

Second Helpings Restaurant Reviews

Hazellewood Grill

With food and service that often exceeds expectations, Hazellwood Grill, now a couple years old, has grown into one of, if not the best, dining options around Lake Minnetonka.

July 14, 2008

Porter & Frye

Porter & Frye

This self-described “modern Midwest” restaurant spins the familiar, seasonal, and exotic with artistry and sumptuous surprise.

June 2008

Pagoda

Pagoda

With a focus on the food, this new Dinkytown restaurant’s stir-fries and bubbling hot pot dishes are sure to please.

June 2008

Flame

Flame

Hemisphere Restaurants Partners’ latest effort is a casual, family friendly modern eatery at Rosedale Center.

May 30, 2008

California Cafe Second Helping Restaurant Review

California Café

Though the light mascarpone cheesecake is pleasing, it is clear that the Mall of America still is not a safe place for foodies.

May 15, 2008

Psycho Suzi's Second Helping Restaurant Review

Psycho Suzi’s

Woe be it to the soul who is trying to eat “lite” here, but for all the rest of us, Psycho Suzi’s is a hometown hoot whether you arrive on a hog or a walker.

May 15, 2008

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Fierce Latin and Asian flavors invigorate your taste buds with Sanctuary's freewheeling, exotic menu.

May 2008

The Strip Club

The Strip Club

Mouth-watering fried oysters and spicy barbecue pork-shoulder sandwiches are only the start of the pleasures found at the Strip Club.

May 2008

Muffuletta

It appears a lot of thought and attention goes into Muffuletta's specials, but the rest of the menu needs some tweaking and a bit more care.

April 24, 2008

La Chaya

Juan Juarez Garcia, an Italian-trained Mexican chef, has opened La Chaya Bistro in south Minneapolis, promising to bring both Latin and Mediterranean flavors to your table.

April 22, 2008

Indio

Showing off with vibrant colors and dark woods, this upscale Mexican café is small but inviting.

April 22, 2008

La Chaya Bistro Second Helping Restaurant Review

La Chaya Bistro

Juan Juarez Garcia, an Italian-trained Mexican chef, has opened La Chaya Bistro in South Minneapolis. This former KFC has been upscaled with natural colors, warm woods and sophisticated artwork.

April 22, 2008

Midori’s Floating World Café

The tiny slip of a Japanese restaurant sits quietly just off the main drag and, as the name suggests, acts as an oasis in a bustling neighborhood.

April 17, 2008

First Impressions Restaurant Reviews

Spasso

This big, high-energy trattoria from the folks who own The Wine Shop next door offers all things Italian in a loud, dim, industrial space with closely packed tables and lots of warm woods.

April 15, 2008


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