S.O.S.
In a few short days, I am off to Minnesota. As you might recall, Jon and I spend every Christmas in the coldest fucking place on earth. I'm a really good daughter-in-law.
But I need your help. Because fuck me if I have any idea where to eat there this year. I usually visit epicurious for a little advice, but they just decided to leave the twin cities out in their reviews this year. Not a good sign, my friends, not a good sign.
Any and all advice is welcome. And anyone that wants to pack for me is welcome, too.
xoxo
Joy
"To eat is a necessity. To eat intelligently is an art."
-- La Rochefoucauld
posted by Joy @ 11:12 AM
10 Comments:
anonymous so I don't get banned from zagat for life - here is their top 9 rated by food. Ooh, it will be fun to see how whacky this table data displays:
Restaurant Name Neighborhood Cuisine Food Decor Service Cost Dist.
Bayport Cookery
328 Fifth Ave. N.
(Rte. 95)
Bayport, MN
651-430-1066
Bayport American (New) 28 20 25 $51 -
La Belle Vie
510 Groveland Ave.
(Lyndale Ave.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-874-6440
Loring Park French (New),
Mediterranean 28 - 27 $51 -
D'Amico Cucina
100 N. Sixth St.
(2nd Ave.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-338-2401
Warehouse Northern 27 25 27 $52 -
Vincent
1100 Nicollet Mall
(11th St.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-630-1189
Downtown French (Bistro) 27 23 24 $48 -
Manny's Steakhouse
1300 Nicollet Mall
(Grant St.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-339-9900
Downtown Steakhouse 27 20 25 $53 -
Levain
4762 Chicago Ave.
(48th St.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-823-7111
South Minneapolis American (New) 27 17 22 $50 -
Alma
528 University Ave. SE
(6th Ave.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-379-4909
Dinkytown American (New) 27 21 24 $39 -
Oceanaire Seafood Room
1300 Nicollet Mall
(Grant St.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-333-2277
Downtown Seafood 26 23 25 $51 -
Lucia's
1432 W. 31st St.
(Hennepin Ave.)
Minneapolis, MN
612-825-1572
Uptown American (New) 26 20 24 $35
Cozmos. Hands and legs down one of the best meals I've had outside SF in ages. HIGHLY recommend it. And if you care what F&W think, they named him Best New chef (or whatever) this year. Or maybe it was Gourmet. Anyway, this is the one meal I'd want to have again in Minn.
Just read anonymous, and I back up Lucia's, but if you go to MN every year I'm sure you've eaten there before.
Just moved to SF from Minne a few months ago.....do NOT miss 112 Eatery. Make a reservation now. Seriously. Vincent - worked with him years ago - he is fantastic, the restaurant a bit stiff, try eating at the bar. Lucia's - always amazing - my friend just helped her open a fantastic take-out cafe attached to the wine bar - gorgeous roast chicken to take home. Five is new and very ambitious. In Uptown. Pane Vino Dolce and Cave Vin are sister restaurants in South Minneapolis - both quaint, noisy, charming neighborhood places, only open for dinner. Enjoy the vibe in Minneapolis and try not to freeze!
Cat -- How funny! Jon and I are spending our last two nights sans family and we are staying at the Graves 601 where Cozmos is!
Anonymous deux -- I've heard good things about 112. Can you believe I've never been to Lucia's? We don't often get time alone in the city to do as we please...
Check out Dara Moskowitz at City Pages . She's an engaging food writer who knows the Twin Cities food scene quite well.
Hey! We're heading home to Minneapolis too. Haven't been back during frozen tundra season for some time.
I'd second Lucia's. Great great place.
OK, kids. I have reservations for 112 and Lucia's and I'm going to play the lunches by ear. Thanks for all the great advice!
Maybe you can report on eating that local Minnesota delicacy - lutefisk. It's cod cured in lye.
Oh, anonymous, you have no idea. I know very well what lutefisk is as it is served at every Christmas eve dinner we've had in Minnesota.
I will not touch it with a ten foot pole.
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