Traditional English fare including Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, Cornish pasties, as well as salads, burgers and vegetarian dishes. Afternoon tea. The enormous rooftop patio features outdoor dining and grass lawn for bowling.
Hearty, well-made Russian fare (blinis, pierogis, borscht, pelmeni, smoked fish and other standards) is on the menu at this Cathedral Hill sweetie, which also boasts what has to be the Twin Cities' largest selection of vodkas. Na zdorovye!
Barbette focuses its considerable creative energies on incorporating local, seasonal, and organic ingredients into uncomplicated, classically satisfying bistro fare, served in quirky, vintage-store surroundings. The menu changes weekly. Recommended dishes: Amish chicken, pork tenderloin, Nicoise salad, steamed mussels, beet salad, croque monsieur, daily tartare, sweet and savory crepes, chocolate fondue. The late-night menu ranks as one of the best in town. The wine list is a collection of affordable, unusual labels.
A modest storefront setting and a potpourri of imaginative, multi-ethnic cuisine: Greek spanakopita, Russian borscht, and Latin/Caribbean influenced dishes such as a chuleta (stuffed pork chop) and chicken with black beans and a Coca-Cola sauce. The don't-miss dessert is the galatobouriko, a creamy rice pudding wrapped in phyllo, accompanied by an orange syrup and sweetened whipped cream.
Wine list: Decent table wines from around the world at very affordable prices, including 20 by-the-glass options.
I've been putting this together for a while and it's pretty good but by no means complete. I've got a bunch of stuff that has been confirmed and some more that is still rumor and/or taken from a list like this back in my happy hour days.
Impress a certain someone and save a little scratch at the same time with these date-night dinner specials.MondayTao Natural Foods: After 6pm, get 2 entrees, 2 glasses of Frey Organic Natural Red or White Wine and 1 Dessert for $28.00.Broders Pasta Bar*: After 8pm, get 2 basic pastas, 1 olive appetizer, 1 large salad to share, and 1/2 bottle of the daily selected wine for $26.00.
If you are a francophone or francophile in the Twin Cities it can be hard to stay connected with the Hexagon. Here are some basics that everyone should know about.RestaurantsBarbette - Uptown Minneapolis Vincent - Downtown Minneapolis Salut Bar Americain - 50th And France and St Paul French Meadow Barkery & Cafe - Uptown on Lyndale and also in the MSP airport La Belle Vie - Minneapolis Pardon My French - Eagan Haute Dish - Downtown MinneapolisPierre's Bistro - South MinneapolisLa FougasseCave Vin - South Minneapolis MusicEric John Kaiser Tete Camille Discobitch M Serge Gainsbourg Didier Petit Pablo Cueco 400 Hyenes Edith Piaf Johnny HolidayFrance Has the BombCharles de GaulleFIlmsAmelieLa tournouse du page (The Page Turner) La Mome (La vie en rose) La moustache Je t'aime moi non plus Moliere Breathless Les bronzes font du ski Elle Court, Elle Court La Banlieu Viva Maria !Alliance Francaise in downtown is the center for all things French in the Twin Cities and will keep you connected.
Gentle readers:Our friends at Cafe Maude have opened a new events space/wine bar across the street from Cafe Maude called the Armatage Room/Opening night is this Saturday, November 15th. Join them for the celebration. They say they'll pour the first glass of champagne. I'm not certain if that translates to free or even good bubbly...
Uptown Minneapolis has gotten a bad rap in the last five years. The grumblings indicate that what was once the haven of subculture has experienced a rennaisance of gentrification, with structures being ripped asunder from their once credentialed moorings only to give rise to yuppie condominiums and higher priced fusion restaurants in nearly every instance.
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Our absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area. Really good food, friendly service, and great prices. Really love this place. Started going to Cintias over 25 years ago, they left for a while ? but now they are back. I really like the shredded beef burrito, my husband [...]
I don't know if it is that Keegan's tries too hard or that the average scandi-minnesotan wouldn't know authentic celtic culture if you hit them over the head with a pint, but Keegan's always seems to fall short.
Yes, the bartenders know how to pour a proper pint, and the [...]
I can't imagine a place more out of place in NordEast than this study in superficiality over substance.
A wide-ranging beer menu does NOT mean it is a thoughtful one.
A truckload of burger choices and cupcakes doesn't mean they are properly done .. and they are not.
Perhaps what [...]
Wrote the staff of Vita.MN and request they make this tiny gem reviewable and they obliged. Many of us students on the West Bank count on this place for legitimate Hong Style food at a great price. But mostly we come for the buns ... pure heaven!
So often I'll [...]
What's not to like? A family who runs a place with passion, commitment to quality, and delicious food. It is a pleasure patronizing a business run by such hard-working and conscientious folks. The food choices are fascinating and the price is extremely affordable by US standards. Parking is easy. And, [...]
Living social is having a 1/2 off sale on Moto-i. Also, Moto-i and the Herkimer (owned by the same people) have started a rewards program. It is similar to the parasole company's rewards program wherein you get $10 off your next purchase for every $150 you spend at either place. [...]
This quaint Italian restaurant, with its narrow presence on the 300 block of East Hennepin reminds me of Snoopy's doghouse as the interior unfolds to appear larger than the exterior. Exposed brick and minimalistic decor allow one to focus on the delightful menu. [...]
I love the lemon ricotta hotcakes! The thing is I don't love the price for them, so I've figured out how to make them at home. We used to always go to the Duluth one though because it was slightly cheaper and we don't have a kitchen there. [...]
Bar & restaruant deals 5/10: Kingfield for a dime
Whether you live in the area or are simply looking for a quieter alternative to Uptown's hustle and bustle, the Kingfield neighborhood has you covered. Thanks to a recent influx of restaurants, the southwest Minneapolis pocket has its share of regal dining and drinking deals.
Bar & restaurant deals 5/3: Cheapo de Mayo
Americans love piggy-backing on other countries' holidays for an excused to get soused. So, with St. Paddy's Day in our rearview, we turn our attention to Cinco de Mayo this Saturday. The beer won't be green, but we found some colorful specials to get you through a weekend of tacos and tequila.
Bar & restaurant deals 4/26: Best of the film fest
With the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival wrapping up May 3, cinephiles are flocking to St. Anthony Main. Catch a pre- or post-film buzz and a bite at one of these nearby riverfront restaurants.
Bar & restaurant deals 4/19: Last days of college
With only a few weeks left in the spring semester, college seniors have precious little time to revel in the ultra-cheap specials that college bars are known for. Whether it's your last hurrah, or you're in need of some penny-pinching nostalgia, we recommend these watering holes.
Bar & restaurant deals 4/12: Game day specials
The Twins' first home stand is this week, but sadly many downtown bars pull their happy hours on game day. After springing for tickets and parking, you deserve to have a beer or two while saving enough scratch for an overpriced foam finger. Consider these spots for some cheap revelry.
Bar & restaurant deals 3/29: 3 for Four
With the NCAA basketball tournament heading into the Final Four, here's a game-by-game breakdown to some of the best deals in town.
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