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Video: Best Restaurants 2012

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Video Tour: Best Restaurants 2012

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine food and dining editor Stephanie March gives you a video tour of six restaurants featured in our annual Best Restaurants issue.

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:D-Spot

1933 Burns Ave., St. Paul; 651-738-8300

It's the little wings joint that could. Chef Darin Koch has over 85 flavors of wings on his menu, running from pesto to ginger, from curry to Fruity Pebbles. Maplewood is sit-down while St. Paul is take-out and delivery only. Continue Reading

$ | American, Burgers |

:D-Spot

705 Century Ave. N., Maplewood; 651-730-7768

It's the little wings joint that could. Chef Darin Koch has over 85 flavors of wings on his menu, running from pesto to ginger, from curry to Fruity Pebbles. Maplewood is sit-down while St. Paul is take-out and delivery only. Continue Reading

$ | American, Burgers |

Tagliatelle with foie gras meatballs at 112 Eatery

112 Eatery

112 N. 3rd St., Mpls.; 612-343-7696

This small, chic eatery is the perfect setting for James Beard Award winning chef Isaac Becker's upscale take on a neighborhood restaurant. 112 Eatery is a sophisticated spot serving bold food with a European- and American-influenced modern approach. Expect everything from sweetbreads to bacon-and-egg sandwiches and tres leches cake. Continue Reading

$$$ | American |

128 Café

128 Café

128 Cleveland Ave. N., St. Paul; 651-645-4128

Not many people could tuck a New American bistro in the basement of an apartment building and court simple elegance, but Jill Wilson has. The barbecued back ribs are beloved. Continue Reading

$$$ | American |

3 Squares

12690 Arbor Lakes Pkwy., Maple Grove; 763-425-3330

Blue Plate's suburban version of the urban diner is big on comfort food, craft beer, and a stylish atmosphere with family-friendly vibes. It's a nice local option in a sea of chains.
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$$ | American |

318 Cafe

318 Cafe

318 Water St., Excelsior; 952-401-7902

Excelsior has a place where hipster parents can remember the good old days. At 318, they can escape their homes and cram into a cozy coffeehouse/wine bar for some great live music and scratch-made soups, sandwiches, and appetizers. Continue Reading

$ | American, Wine Bar |

508 Bar + Restaurant

508 1st Ave. N., Mpls.; 612-339-0036

In the glut of bars that makes up the First Avenue party district, the 508 sits as haven for the hungry. More than just a glorified beverage station, it serves American food that's more innovative than your usual bar. Continue Reading

$$ | American |

50's Grill

5524 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center; 763-560-4947

Fifties feel, right down to the poodle skirts and living room style lobby. Old-fashioned dinners include rotisserie chicken, homemade meat loaf, chicken potpie, and roast turkey, plus a list of 81 desserts includes homemade pies and cakes. Continue Reading

$$ | American |

5120 Restaurant & Onyx Bar

Country Inn Suites & Hotel, 5120 American Blvd. W., Bloomington; 952-698-4864

This independently owned restaurant in a suburban hotel surprises many with its modern American menu. Continue Reading

$$ | American |

5-8 Club

5-8 Club

5800 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-823-5858

The 5-8 claims the original Juicy Lucy, but also offers a large list of specialty burgers, including the saucier Saucy Sally. Classic bar sandwiches and basket dinners round out a menu that is always served with friendliness and efficiency. Continue Reading

$ | American, Burgers |