Cafe Lurcat

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This D'Amico & Partners venue has a one-two punch: An eye-catching contemporary atmosphere (with marvelous Loring Park views) and chef Adam King's terrific New American menu, arranged in a la carte fashion, with simple, beautifully prepared fare, including double-cut Berkshire pork chops with apple chutney, miso-glazed sea bass, whole steamed lobster and roasted foie gras with pears. The bar, a Beautiful People magnet, pours more than 40 wines by the glass and has a doozy of a small-bites menu: fantastic mini-burgers, cheese puffs and cinnamon-dusted mini-doughnuts. Service is generally first-rate, and a pair of outdoor patios are standard-setters.