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The taproom and barrel house strives to provide the best beer paired with the most delectable brewhouse food such as beer brat mac and cheese, Birch’s burger and less expected items like the creole shrimp roll. For non-beer lovers, wine and cocktails are also on the drinks menu. Read more...
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Eating at Marna’s is like getting a breath of fresh air. Whether you get the gallo pinto (rice with seasoned black beans, sweet fried plantain, a sunny side up egg, avocado and a tortilla aliñada) or a pork jalapeño sandwich, you can accompany your meal with freshly squeezed juice. Read more...
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Try familiar items such as burgers but with vegetarian-friendly substitutes, or enjoy the vegetable side-dishes, salads and vegan-friendly desserts. As part of J. Selby’s mission to build an inclusive community, check out the pay-what-you-can community bowl—or pay for someone else’s. Read more...
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Inspired by the cuisine along latitude 45, Ann Ahmed’s menu includes influences from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines and more. A favorite is the drunken noodles, and signature dishes include Thai basil duck, creamy tom yum ramen and Bangladesh beef curry. Read more...
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House-smoked meats, flame-grilled burgers and a lengthy list of bourbon (and some other whiskies) make up the staples of this restaurant. Bonuses include cocktails, local draft beer and vintage soda plus, to our delight, an arcade room. Read more...
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Along Lake Minnetonka, Vann takes inspiration from the waters (indeed, “vann” is Norwegian for “water”). Sustainable seafood is the highlight here, with preparation influences ranging from Norway to Japan. The simple, three-course menu changes daily, so you could enjoy anything from octopus, scallops and salmon. Read more...
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Making perhaps the most soulful Thai food in the Twin Cities, chef and owner On Khumchaya began cooking when she was eight in her native Thailand. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Read more...
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Located in the University of Minnesota’s Dinkytown, Avocadish is the dream come true for every person (millennial or otherwise) who has fallen in love with avocado dishes. Read more...
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Irish pub featuring several special tables and rooms, each with its own vibe, including a broom-closet-turned-Kissing-Room and sidewalk patio. Dine on pub classics and order the signature Big Ginger cocktail. It’s hard not to be impressed by the omnipresent fine decor of this lively pub that draws an upwardly mobile mid-20s to mid-40s crowd. The classy vibe feels accessible to Read more...
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Neighborhood bar with an entertaining twist: plenty of video games and board games alongside classic American bar fare and fresh salads. Read more...
