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The original Turtle Bread Company sits in the quiet upscale West Lake neighborhood of Linden Hills but has continued to expand its locations to South Chicago Ave in Bryant Neigborhood and downtown...
The original Turtle Bread Company sits in the quiet upscale West Lake neighborhood of Linden Hills but has continued to expand its locations to South Chicago Ave in Bryant Neigborhood and downtown Minneapolis in the skyway. Beginning with the essentials, Turtle Bread makes magnificent artisan breads, pasteries, and deserts. Spawned from the legendary French trained bakery chef Pam Sherman, who in the 1970s re-introduced quality loaves and pasteries to the city of flour mills that had turned its back on hand-made artisan bakery infavor of mass-produced shipping. Harvey McLain, a former corporate exec turned artisan shopkeeper, took up the mantel after purchasing the Bread Company and spinning it in new directions opening Levain and Pizza Biga. Bread, morning pasteries, and awesome soups remain the cornerstone of the Turtle Bread experience. But that is just a start with the new directions Turtle Bread is headed in. McLain, slowly but surely, has been introducing artisan foods overseen by cheesemongers, bakers, and chefs specializing in local quality food preparation rather than mass consumption production. Thus, while baked goods are its cornerstone, Turtle Bread is much more than a bakery and a place you can eat a meal and find a variety of gastronomic delights for cooking and eating.
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Joe Kaplan is one of the hardest working chefs in downtown Minneapolis. We used to go to Joe's to google the magnificent thighs of the feisity waitress/comedienne Colleen Kruse who could just as...
Joe Kaplan is one of the hardest working chefs in downtown Minneapolis. We used to go to Joe's to google the magnificent thighs of the feisity waitress/comedienne Colleen Kruse who could just as easily dish out as receive but she has gone onto bigger venues. After expanding his bar when taking over an abandoned street-level Starbucks, Joe added dinner cabaret/theater improv and live music to his already brisk rooftop business with spectacular views of downtown and the Basillica of St. Mary's. But Joe's menu is focused and restrained to exotic burgers like the recommended Asian Pork burger and tender lamb burger. You will also find well-made salads and pastas with chicken, salmon and veggies. Joe's family-style Sunday fixed brunch is over the top with a selection of meats, tasty herb potatoes, egg scramble and bread that never stops coming as long as you like. If you choose not to over-eat, you can order eggs benedict and other breakfast entries that arrive just once.
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A Seward/Augsburg neighborhood Indian local compliments other ethnic specialty restaurants in this part of town -- you might end up at Moti because you cannot get a table at Real Thai -- a Seward...
A Seward/Augsburg neighborhood Indian local compliments other ethnic specialty restaurants in this part of town -- you might end up at Moti because you cannot get a table at Real Thai -- a Seward walk-in favorite. Descriptions on Moti's menu are insufficent, extensive and oblique and the wait staff doesn't help much with guiding you to the good selections. Items hit and miss. You will be safe with Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken get high marks. Vegetable Samosas are good appetizers. Gulab jaman for desert. Entries $10 - $17.
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Lucia's
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1432 West 31st St.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
(612) 825-1572
One of the first new cuisine neighborbood bistros, Lucia's has gained a national reputation with a weekly changing menu of regional organic fare, a wine bar, and highly sought after brunches. Set on...
One of the first new cuisine neighborbood bistros, Lucia's has gained a national reputation with a weekly changing menu of regional organic fare, a wine bar, and highly sought after brunches. Set on the southside of the bustling Uptown's main drag, being just around the corner has its advantages for slightly more subdued dining than the slashy Chino Latino, alt-chic Cafe Barbette, formal Campiello, or aggressive Williams' Pub or Figlio crowds. This is mostly a quiet couples restaurant where you can linger with your sweetie over wine and consistently high quality selections at the discretion of the Chef Lucia Watson. Outdoor seating in on the sidewalk beginning in the spring as long as weather permits.
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Harry Singh has offered a menu of West Indian dishes to cream of mushroom tuna hotdish eating Minnesotans for over 36 years in various "original" locations. Okay, so let's get down and talk turkey...
Harry Singh has offered a menu of West Indian dishes to cream of mushroom tuna hotdish eating Minnesotans for over 36 years in various "original" locations. Okay, so let's get down and talk turkey here. The dish that drives people to Harry Singh is his distinctive Caribbean treat titled rotidhalpourie, a street-food griddled naan folded and filled with a spicy, savory mixture of meat, shrimp or vegetables. The size of a pizza, just one of these is hearty folds is enough to feed two people. But also take the time to check out the spinish callalloo with browned chicken; pelau, a stew of rice, pigeon peas and meat; curried goat and rice or the Jamaican Jerk chicken. Step in off eat street and you'll find 12-tables covered in shiny red plastic table cloths, knotting pine waines-coating with colorful wall murals of the West Indies. Harry makes his own bottled fire sauces blended from imported Trinidadian chilies that the connoisseur of hot sauce must add to their cupboard collection. A great Minnesota tradition of world-food that has located itself in the neighborhoods where the young like to hang.
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For those of us who grew up after the island of Cyprus was split, and living in New York or London, hummus, tablouleh and teramousala are like old fashion home cooking and this is our comfort food....
For those of us who grew up after the island of Cyprus was split, and living in New York or London, hummus, tablouleh and teramousala are like old fashion home cooking and this is our comfort food. Falafels, Dylan, and Bob Marley were staples of the college life. Now as we grow older and haul around kids in station wagons, this small Middle Eastern restaurant/market located in the homey residental Como Park neighbohood is the perfect stop for friends and family on the way to the Zoo or an afternoon in the park. Falafels are made with freshly ground chickpeas, stuffed in hand pulled baked peta, topped with homemade turip pickles, and dizzled with milky tahini. Chef Bishara Ailabouni's smile sits behind a smoky and intense baba gannouj and his hummus is light and airy. A half dozen pies can be obtained for a few dollars each and are great to bring home or to a potluck picnic. If you are a meat-eater, try the sfeha made with ground meats, feta and hot pepper while the spinish pies will satisfy the veggie lover amply.
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Craftsman
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4300 East Lake St
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
(612) 722-0175
A restaurant to reflect the neighborhood, Craftsman in Longhorn offers chef-driven downtown dining in residental setting with arts & crafts decor. Chef Dennis Marran has opened this upscale...
A restaurant to reflect the neighborhood, Craftsman in Longhorn offers chef-driven downtown dining in residental setting with arts & crafts decor. Chef Dennis Marran has opened this upscale establishment along a barren stretch of Lake Street known more for fast food drive-thrus and belly-up drinking establishments catering to the Sunday afternoon sportsmen. Seems he might be attempting to appeal to a little of both sensibilities. If you wish to go upscale, sear scallops on Truffle foam or San Francisco-style Cioppino seafood meal in a bowl in the $17 to $20 range for entries might be your choice. On the other hand, the sports-person (afterall it isn't just men anymore) and casual diner might prefer the late night Bar menu offerings of gourmet pizzas. burgers and appetizers. [43rd Ave] Sunday Brunch. Outdoor patio starts in late spring.
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Billed as "street food from the hot zones" Chino Latino is a hybrid of Latin and Asian food served on platters as entries and sides to be shared between couples or parties. The best dining...
Billed as "street food from the hot zones" Chino Latino is a hybrid of Latin and Asian food served on platters as entries and sides to be shared between couples or parties. The best dining experiences are either groups who order multiple plates of skewers of varying grilled meats and diversely satayed vegetables or couples who want to share a special night and their plates. Selection from the menu include: Sumatra Spicy Shrimp, Javanese Chile Chicken Satay, Coconut Shimp Curry, Sushi Loco, Tio Pepe's Tacos, Bali Hai Whole Chile Crab, and Pisang Goreng (fried banana dessert) From 4:30 to 7:00 each day they run a $2 Hot Zone Happy Hour special on beer, wine and bloody Mary's. After 10:30pm Sunday thru Thursday they have $2 breakfast specials and the same drink specials. Be prepared to encounter long waits for tables and attitude from the wait-staff. Entries $15-$25
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Located in the old Linden Hills firehouse this charming wood and brick interior is muted in colors nestled in the SW lake district neighborhood village next to Lake Harriet. You might consider the...
Located in the old Linden Hills firehouse this charming wood and brick interior is muted in colors nestled in the SW lake district neighborhood village next to Lake Harriet. You might consider the food here comfort with an down-home earthy modern twist on ingrediants. Depending on season, you may find perfectly melted, clear-the-sinuses quesadilla, fresh greens jumbled with sliced peaches, sweet pistachios and savory Gorgonzola, or simple pasta with mushroom sauce. The popular buffalo flank steak with bacon and yam hash, or grilled meatloaf where a nice bite of crustiness gives way to the flavorful meat within. Desserts are delicious and homespun. Chocolate cake made with potatoes is dense and choco-addictive, slathered with rich sour cream frosting just like Mom. Sunday Brunch is the big meal at Cafe 28. Sidewalk opens in spring and remains thru summer.
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This Italian country-style alfresco trattoria is top of the line yet not pretensious or trendy. The food is fabulous and makes Buca seem crude by comparison. You'll find delicious comfort food like...
This Italian country-style alfresco trattoria is top of the line yet not pretensious or trendy. The food is fabulous and makes Buca seem crude by comparison. You'll find delicious comfort food like a plate of tender gnocchi in a mild cheese sauce or rigatoni in tomato but a number of magnificent surprises as well. Be sure to wait to hear an extensive list of daily specials not listed on the menu before making your mind up. The Polli Champagne ($16.95) with sun dried tomatoes and a champagne sauce that was out of this world served with perfectly grilled fresh vegetables. My brother, celebrating his birthday, ordered a seafood sampler with a untraditional preparation of calamari, a small lobster tail, jumbo shrimp and scallops all excellently prepared. Cruton crusted Halibut (not on the menu) was prepared exactly to taste and well presented. With the outdoor patio, a bar, and variety of interior settings the intimate atmosphere provides a range of dining experiences for families, power business meeting, or romantic couples. We had my 18 month old niece in our party and she couldn't stop repeating her first attempts at "calamari" and "avocado" as her pallet was as excited as everyone else in the party. Kids under 10 eat free. Deserts are fabulous. Prices range form $8 to $14 for appetizers, $12 to $36 for entries. Extensive list of good Italian wine ($26 to $50 bottle).
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