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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