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Restaurant Reviews

In Season

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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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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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

Bloomington ChopHouse

Bloomington ChopHouse

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

July 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

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




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