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For all the 20-somethings, the resident hipster culture that shys away from Uptown and more toward Lyn-Lake and the Wedge, Bryant Lake Bowl or more commonly BLB is the everyday breakfast, lunch and...
For all the 20-somethings, the resident hipster culture that shys away from Uptown and more toward Lyn-Lake and the Wedge, Bryant Lake Bowl or more commonly BLB is the everyday breakfast, lunch and dinner hang-out. In addition to bowling, BLB has a theater/cabaret and hosts IFP's Cinema Lounge.
In past years one might have found Josh Harnett hanging out here, dressed down and trying to remain kewl and unnoticed while everyone did. Rachael Leigh Cook was discovered here, while bowling, and cast into a local indie film that became her ticket to teen stardom and She's All That. Colleen Kruse regularly performed her comedic theater/performance pieces in the tiny theater and her On Tap series of short stories by well-known authors and performers.
Weekend brunch of Amy's breakfast burrito with eggs, bean, guacamole, cheese and salsa and jalapeno fries or a Greek omelette with shrooms, spinach, feta are recuperative after a late night of partay excess.
In the evenings you'll find tasty eclectic adventures await like Wasabi-Honey Mustand Glazed Ahi Tuna, Phad Thai or Ginger Glazed Mock Duck.
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Okay, so it is MOA... but sometimes a person is forced to go there.
You know, it wasn't bad REALLY as much as I was dragged kicking and screaming. I had a chicken quesadilla on a soft shell that...
Okay, so it is MOA... but sometimes a person is forced to go there.
You know, it wasn't bad REALLY as much as I was dragged kicking and screaming. I had a chicken quesadilla on a soft shell that resembled a wheat pizza but the zesty sophisticated red sauce made it all work beyond the simple straight ingredients that normally make up this dish.
If you cannot get in nor stomach prices for the Puckmeister at WAC on Hennepin than this might be just the ticket for his chic stylings.
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A very solid neighborhood cafe located next to the Southwest Minneapolis lake district provides amply satisfying breakfast and brunch menus. Everybody groans contently with the prospect of Zumbro...
A very solid neighborhood cafe located next to the Southwest Minneapolis lake district provides amply satisfying breakfast and brunch menus. Everybody groans contently with the prospect of Zumbro wild rice buckwheat pancakes. Egg dishes and frittatas also hit the spot coupled with potatoes and meat sides. All sit well before or after a walk around the lakes whether it be spring, fall or rain or shine. The cafe also serves salads, homemade soups and pastas as the morning progresses. On the backside of their restaurant, the door that faces out onto Upton Ave, you will find a walk up/take out for buying a pastry and cup of coffee if you prefer mimimal service and the grab and run.
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Zeno
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Restaurants
2919 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
(612) 746-4170
Perhaps the greatest surprise with Zeno was the poor quality of its coffee drinks. Repeatedly, I have made the error of ordering the Breve Latte only to find it less than full-bodied, tepid in...
Perhaps the greatest surprise with Zeno was the poor quality of its coffee drinks. Repeatedly, I have made the error of ordering the Breve Latte only to find it less than full-bodied, tepid in temperature and slightly burnt adding up to an unpleasant mouthful. I have not tried their French-press pots or Jamaican Blue mountain brews and they could be more satisfying but their espresso shots are not getting the right grind and pack in their portafillter. Zeno chocolate desserts are so powerful they make your teeth hurt. Smoked Salmon Frittata and Roasted Rosemary potatoes were a nice combination for brunch. Bakery items and bagles were good but nothing to write home to Mom about. All-in-all Zeno lacked the extraordinary punch or hidden surprises that you'd expect. Did I miss something?
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Mojito
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Restaurants
4656 Excelsior Blvd
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
(952) 922-6656
One might find it a stretch to feel anything like Brazilian in this Cheesecake Factory-like environ along Excelsior Boulevard but they make an attempt. Mojito is the concentrated rum and fruit drink...
One might find it a stretch to feel anything like Brazilian in this Cheesecake Factory-like environ along Excelsior Boulevard but they make an attempt. Mojito is the concentrated rum and fruit drink that will make you drop all inhabitions and quite-possibly find you standing on the table with your pants around your ankles if your not careful while vacationing in Rio. But you won't find scenes like that happening too much in St. Louis Park where instead you might find diners who keep their parkas on during dinner.
Strolling gauchos come to your table and carve endless portions of churrasco-grilled meat ($32.95 for all you can eat). A Sunday brunch rodizio consists of the gauchos and their meat but add potatoes, eggs scrambled and juice at a more affordable price. Latin dishes include carnitas, empandas and fejoada that you might like to chase with sangria. One member in our party had a lackluster crabcake with sauce but I had a delicious seafood stew. Deserts were delicious especially the passion fruit mousse.
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With owner operator Bret Hazlett hovering like an owl nearby, you'll find Maverick's specializes in one thing -- roast beef sandwiches. Sure, there might be a chicken or fish variety listed but...
With owner operator Bret Hazlett hovering like an owl nearby, you'll find Maverick's specializes in one thing -- roast beef sandwiches. Sure, there might be a chicken or fish variety listed but furgitabowdit because you're here for the beef. I am almost be reminded of Fritz Mondale's "Where's the beef?" standout from the 84 election primaries because Hazlett's sandwich is a throw back to a bygone era of fast food meat and fries before they were made from reconstituted white powdered paste. Am I referring to the Arby's of old and new, perhaps, and these silce and pile sandwiches will take you back to Elton John in the period of Goodbye Yellowbrick Road and the Rocket Man. The standard set-up here consists of Roast Beef on a Kaiser roll, french fries and a chocolate shake but be sure to visit the condiments bar for pickles, peppers, BBQ and horsey sauces. Order and take your tray but don't expect even a friendly smile from the counter help because they seem to be crewing on ten-penny nails. You'll be playing to a rough crowd.
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This cafeteria, bakery, coffee and salad bar was at the center of St. Paul's Grand Avenue revival and remains a destination for all Twin Cities gourmand. Not unlike Minneapolis' Turtle Bread...
This cafeteria, bakery, coffee and salad bar was at the center of St. Paul's Grand Avenue revival and remains a destination for all Twin Cities gourmand. Not unlike Minneapolis' Turtle Bread Company, at its culinary core are great baked goods from breads to cakes to delicious pastries. Add to that, you'll find magnificent Greek and Ceasar salads tossed in front of you as your order, soups that are meals -- I love their southwest corn and chicken chowder and sandwiches to order. But save room for the opulant deserts comprised of rich cream tortes, glistening fruit tarts, weighty fudge cakes, dense cheesecakes and coffee drinks for which the cafeteria is named. In recent years, Cafe Latte added a backside to their spawling two-story operation where they have pizza served over the counter and where they serve beer and wine. Peter and Linda Quinn purchased a stone mill to grind organic wheat for their breads and scratch cakes making them pioneers in the artisan cafes down in the neigborhood.
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Nestled in the near southside neighborhood of Seward is an old creamery and former grocer deli modernized and turned into this cafe. While Birchwood has transformed to fit the times, it remains...
Nestled in the near southside neighborhood of Seward is an old creamery and former grocer deli modernized and turned into this cafe. While Birchwood has transformed to fit the times, it remains local and very much a neighborhood fixture to meet its demographic. Inside you find a deli-like counter with a gaggle of young (and not so young) counter-cultural counter workers making some very delicious baked and stirred veggie dishes for anytime of the day or night. Birchwood, it could easily be said, emerged from the crunchy granola era of restaurant/cafes with simple, organic, and wholesome soups, salads and sandwiches. Whether it is 9-grain goodness, crusty French, or yesty sour dough, they all compliment the tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Waffles are a recommended morning dish. Check out their thick and rich soups of the day made from squash and ginger or other exotic vegetables. In the evening try the Salmon cakes or the Greek Spanikopita with spinach, feta and dill inside flaky phyllo bread. Over the years, Birchwood has let down its veggie guard a bit and you might find turkey, ham and bacon on their sandwiches. They even have pizza's with pepperoni! Entries $7 to $13, deserts $3 to $5. Kids menu. Wine and beer.
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Udupi Cafe's roots are in the town for which it is named on Karnataka, famous for the food vendors and pleasant aromas that fill the air of the city streets. The typical southern Indian food is made...
Udupi Cafe's roots are in the town for which it is named on Karnataka, famous for the food vendors and pleasant aromas that fill the air of the city streets. The typical southern Indian food is made with rice and lentils, and sometimes wheat. When mashed and ground together with spices and herbs, cooked on a giant griddle, dozens of different types of dosai can be made. The dishes here are pure vegetarian with over a 100 items to chose from on the menu. Chef Andrew Zimmern recommends Udupi for having the best sweet mango chutney in the Twin Cities along with Surabhi in Bloomington. For the Indian Market experience, Patels on Central is recommended. Vegan items offered. The lunch buffet provides eaters with an opportunity to sample a variety of the foods from southern India.
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Another early entry in the neighborhood artisan food shops, Broders Cucina Italiana has been a South Minneapolis institution for eaters on the fly. Order a thin crust, dry roasted pizza that is full...
Another early entry in the neighborhood artisan food shops, Broders Cucina Italiana has been a South Minneapolis institution for eaters on the fly. Order a thin crust, dry roasted pizza that is full on flavor but light on heavy sloppy ingrediants -- a style not all three-cheese in crust, five topping eaters go for but really the best. You can sit down and eat your Mediterranean salads, paninis, slices, imported meats, and lush deserts at the cafe tables scattered around the retail areas or take it all to go and see if you can succeed at getting it home before noshing it all down in the car during your drive. Order cookies and baked items individually or by the dozen. The fun and challenge at Broder's is putting together your own meal from the many items on display. If you'd rather order from the menu, Broders has opened a sit-down restaurant with waiters across 50th Street, however, in my experience much of the character and flavor is lost in this location and the deli is so much more reminiscent and faithful to immigrant salumeria and artisan grocers in large cities around the world.
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