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This cozy neighborhood bistro offers local and seasonal ingredients in a straightforward yet refreshingly elegant fashion.
February 2011
by Beth Dooley
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Like neighborhood joints in Brooklyn, it’s all about the pie. And like those tiny storefront gems in a big city, Black Sheep
serves an assortment of families, guys just off a shift, singles, and couples
from the apartments nearby.
April 2009
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Bradstreet
Craftshouse is the latest addition
to the growing list of places combining creative small plate dining and
specialized libations. It’s arguably the most sophisticated and ambitious of the
genre.
April 2009
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The Dakota is a great jazz club with a serious dining experience. As a
restaurant alone, it’s easy to like, a litter harder to fall in love with, and
even tougher to define.
March 20, 2009
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Freshly brewed sake along with small plates make for a fun, casual, low-cost, and creative approach to dining.
March 2009
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For those who give Tria a second, third, or fourth look, they’ll probably like what they see.
February 23, 2009
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This Italian hot spot serves humble dishes with a subtle touch.
February 2009
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David Fhima's newest venture offers a handful of notable dishes.
February 2009
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Easy to miss but a definite treat, Birch’s takes a tour of American comfort foods, such as mac ’n’ cheese and crème brûlée.
January 2009
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Restaurant Max’s menu zigzags from one global hot spot to another,with delicacies such as Thai sweet potato soup to lobster thermidor.
January 2009
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Consistent and loyal to your tastebuds, Bacio offers zesty treats.
January 2009
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Hell’s Kitchen is a conundrum: Most of the food is competent but unextraordinary, yet people still line up for two hours and come back for more.
December 23, 2008
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Jake O’Connor’s is an engaging space with an appealing vibe, but it might be best to leave the kids at home to enjoy this Irish
pub.
December 10, 2008
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Chef Michael MacKay’s newest digs are well worth a search, especially for its big cuts and simple dishes with bold flavor.
December 2008
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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
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The new Manny’s offers
better ambience and the same big-city service.
December 1, 2008
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The verdict is in: Pittsburgh Blue is packed and pretty
much deserves to be.
November 20, 2008
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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
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Forepaugh’s chef, Donald Gonzalez, weights the menu with unusual concepts—including a delicious striped bass pistou.
November 2008
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Flame serves up meaty steak skewers, gooey warm brownies, and silky crème brûlée.
November 2008
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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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