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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Barbette (v. 3.0) Barbette is a rarity—an intimate neighborhood bistro that gets better with every reincarnation. July 2006

Patrick’s Bakery & Bistro Patrick’s Bakery & Bistro is as close to a European alfresco experience as can be found in Wayzata. June 2006

Twisted Grille When the Twisted Grille goes for the culinary jugular, it misses the vein, but when it keeps it simple, it scores big points. June 2006

Victor’s 1959 Café For those who have never eaten at Victor’s 1959 Café, a slip of a restaurant, you’re missing out on one of our quirkiest eating experiences. June 2006

Duplex The prices are modest, the space is comfortable and cozy, and the seasonally changing menu of former Zander Café understudy Michael Hart reflects a level of creativity and confidence that goes way beyond expectations. May 2006

Nicollet Island Inn Erick Harcey’s food has taken the dining room miles beyond where it was the last decade, but recent meals I sampled revealed a restaurant that’s trying too hard. May 2006

Harbor View Café The waits can be long at peak times, and they don’t take credit cards, but Harbor View Café is always worth the schlep. April 2006

Masa Masa is a south-of-the-border cantina as modeled by D’Amico & Partners, whose chic vision converts to a bright, high-ceilinged space livened with blown-glass light fixtures, colored tile floors and wainscoting, parachute-cloth hangings, and a smattering of elongated wall paintings. March 2006

Salut Bar Américain Salut Bar Américain keeps getting better, and Phil Roberts and his coterie of concept-driven cohorts seem committed to making it work for everyone. March 2006

La Belle Vie If you appreciate great cuisine professionally served in a classy, complementary setting, you will share my enthusiasm that La Belle Vie is now conveniently located in the heart of Minneapolis. February 2006

Thistles Thistles is a contemporary American bistro with competent café-style service. February 2006

North Coast North Coast has its sights set higher than the food and service in other local waterfront eateries. February 2006

Five For most guests, Stewart Woodman's "bistro" cookery Five is a superb "fine-dining" experience with casual French inspiration. January 2006

Fugaise To say chef and co-owner Don Saunders' ever-changing and seasonally adjusted, French menu at Fugaise is bold, sophisticated, and creative borders on understatement. January 2006

Amore Victoria Amore Victoria is an ambitious expansion of a group of restaurants based in much smaller Midwestern cities. December 2005

Kozy's One glance at the menu leaves no doubt that Kozy's is targeting stolid Midwestern tastes in the Galleria. December 2005

The Craftsman The Craftsman works better these days—though not perfectly—but you can finally see a synchronous attitude and vibe about the place. December 2005

Stella's Stella's is a great place to meet some friends for a platter of oysters, a piece of grilled fish, and a slice of Key lime pie. November 2005

Tum Rup Thai Tum Rup emerges on the Uptown Thai restaurant scene with a decided edge when it comes to flavor and authenticity. November 2005

LoTo LoTo, named for Lowertown, is David Fhima's concept of a “restaurant marketplace.” October 2005

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