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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Mission The philosophy birthed by chef Jordan Smith still remains: simple, slightly witty compositions of good food, prepared without fuss. September 2007

Mysore Café Andrew Zimmern weighs in on the vegetarian Indian cuisine at the new Mysore Café  (by the way, it rhymes with LeSueur). September 2007

Landmarc Grill In the words of general manager Michael Morse, the new restaurant at the Normandy Inn aims to be “comfortable, classic, and timeless.” How’s it doing? Peter Lilienthal checks in. September 2007

Bank Peter Lilienthal visits the  historic vaulted lobby of the old Farmers & Mechanics Bank and asks, does the food at Bank measure up to the setting? August 2007

Fogo de Chão The former Copeland’s in City Center has been transformed into one of the most successful new restaurant concepts in the country. August 2007

W.A. Frost Andrew Zimmern revisits W.A. Frost after chef Leonard Anderson takes over the kitchen. August 2007

Cosmos Chef Stephen Trojahn has replaced the celebrated Seth Bixby Daugherty at Cosmos, and the restaurant hasn’t missed a beat. July 2007

Spill The Wine Though the name suggests something a bit irreverent, Spill The Wine is just your basic wine bar, albeit one that serves food. July 2007

Kay’s Finally, a dining alternative in a fast-growing part of the metro dominated by chain eateries. July 2007

Toast Toast is a cozy neighborhood wine bar that has a warm vibe and an excellent vintage wine list. June 2007

Saffron If you enjoy lovingly prepared and smartly plated food, Saffron is definitely worth your patronage. June 2007

Triä Triä welcomes chef Shelaigh Connolly, and her American comfort foods are the perfect fit.   June 2007

Little Szechuan Little Szechuan is one of the handful of honest and authentic Chinese dining experiences citywide. May 2007

Café BonXai The most unexpected discovery about Café BonXai is the melting-pot crowd of locals that absolutely packs it just about every evening. May 2007

Hoa Bien Hoa Bien reopened after receiving the Mai Village treatment, transformed from a humble little University Avenue soup house into a high-style restaurant. May 2007

Gusto Gusto Cafe & Wine Bar is comfortable and contemporary and deserves higher visibility on the western suburbs' radar. April 2007

Temple If you're ready to get religious, restaurateur Tom Pham has a pew for you at Temple, his stylish, sexy, food-forward newcomer. Peter Lilienthal takes its measure. March 2007

Heartland Credit Russo and Hoehn for sticking to their guns since opening the fifty-seat restaurant in 2002, offering a daily reflection of the best of the region’s available edibles, most from family farms and grown or raised sustainably. March 2007

Il Vesco Vino Wooden floors, oversized framed windows, and golden hues all contribute to the homey and accessible vibe that makes it easy to envision Il Vesco Vino as an everyday eatery. February 2007

Tryg’s Tryg Truelson, owner of Tryg's restaurant on the edge of Lake Calhoun, looks for a chef. February 2007

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