The focus of chef Sameh Wadi's spot is Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare with contemporary twists. The menu includes a variety of interesting small plates and meze that run the gamut from earthy homemade sausage to foie gras.
Editor's Pick
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Best of Twin Cities
Details
Type: Middle Eastern
Price: $$$
Features: Late Night Dining, No Personal Checks, Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Accessible
Meals: Dinner
Neighborhood(s): Minneapolis, Warehouse District
From Saffron Restaurant & Lounge
Make a reservation online.
Not participating Sunday, July 14th
Dinner — $30 (Optional wine $15)
Appetizer (Choose one):
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Heirloom Tomato "Greek" Salad
Sheep's milk feta, black olive, cucumber, fresh oregano and phyllo
Arona, Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Marlborough, New Zealand
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Sweet Corn Soup
Spicy poached figs, garlic yogurt and caramelized paprika
Sula, Chenin Blanc 2011 Nashik, India
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Avocado & Lobster ($6 supplement)
with lobster yogurt, olive oil and citrus
Arona, Sauvignon Blanc, 2012 Marlborough, New Zealand
Entrée (Choose one):
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Moroccan "BBQ" Beef
Roasted with a smoked paprika "BBQ" served with couscous salad, preserved lemon and yogurt
Man Vintners, Pinotage, 2010 South Africa
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Parisian Gnocchi
with summer vegetables, soft herbs and taleggio-black truffle fondue
L'Ardi, Dolcetto d'Acqui, 2010 Piedmont, Italy
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Slow Roasted Salmon
Summer Vegetable "succotash" with a light saffron broth
Castillo Monjardin, Chardonnay, 2009 Navarra, Spain
Dessert (Choose one):
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Pineapple Upside-down
Coconut caramel and whipped creme fraiche
Astoria, Moscato, NV Veneto, Italy
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Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta
Blueberry compote, blueberry/lemon verbena consomme and caramelized rice krispies
Astoria, Moscato, NV Veneto, Italy
Supplement ($10):
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A Selection of Traditional Spreads
hummus, yellow lentil, smokey eggplant and spicy feta, served with pita bread
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Meat & Cheese
house cured beef ham, marinated manchego cheese, almonds and marinated olives
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From Saffron Restaurant & Lounge
Since 2007, we have been featuring seasonal menus that highlight the cuisine of the beautiful Mediterranean. The delicacy of our cuisine is in the details of the craft; curing meats, making yogurt & cheese, grinding aromatic spices and making ice creams and sorbets daily is what we take pride in.
The bar follows the same ideals as the cuisine from hand-crafted cocktails to a perfectly adapted wine list with selections from around the world.
We hope to see you soon.